“2018 Tax Planning in Divorces with Alimony/Spousal Support Payments”

Divorce & Family Law, Uncategorized

2018 TAX PLANNING IN DIVORCES WITH ALIMONY/SPOUSAL SUPPORT PAYMENTS In the recent past, it has generally been beneficial for both parties to file a joint tax return in any year during which divorce proceedings are underway.  For example: the parties frequently delay...

“How Does the Tax Reform Act Impact Alimony/Spousal Support Payments?”

Divorce & Family Law, Uncategorized

HOW DOES THE TAX REFORM ACT IMPACT ALIMONY/SPOUSAL SUPPORT PAYMENTS? Beginning with court orders entered after 2018, alimony will no longer be deductible to the payer or taxable to the payee.  This is a significant change and will affect divorce proceedings starting...

“How Can I Pay My Child Support If I Don’t Get a Regular Paycheck”

Divorce & Family Law

HOW CAN I PAY MY CHILD SUPPORT IF I DON’T GET A REGULAR PAYCHECK? If you wish to pay your child support in person, you do not have to go to the Friend of the Court.  In early 2017 the State began a system of receiving Child Support payments at Family Dollar Stores and...

“What is the Difference Between Marital and Separate Property?”

Divorce & Family Law, Probate & Estate Administration

What is the Difference Between Marital and Separate Property? Usually we think of marital property as property that is obtained by the couple during the marriage.  However, the law in Michigan does not clearly define separate property.  Courts typically adopt a rule...

MIChildSupport Website

Divorce & Family Law

The Kent County Friend of the Court reports that MiChildSupport is a website that parents can use to access information about their child support case, to apply for child support services, to pay their child support and to calculate child support amounts as well as...