by Van Den Heuvel Law Office The Michigan divorce process is the same, no matter how much or how little you have in your bank account. However, high net worth spouses inherently have more complex divorces and much to lose. While some of these complexities can’t be avoided, you can protect your assets and make the […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office If you’re in a committed, monogamous relationship, being diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) is the last thing you expect to happen. If you are married, you may think of divorce as a possible option. Before you take any action, though, it’s best to gather the facts on STDs […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office The COVID-19 pandemic has changed practically everything about life around the world. One particular effect is on marital status. In the early days of the pandemic, couples with difficult marital situations were stuck under the same roof. Because of the quarantine and financial uncertainty, spouses were unable to move out […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office In a marriage, there is no bigger betrayal than infidelity. Many marriages cannot recover from it and when one spouse has been unfaithful, it often results in divorce. While adultery is always a painful experience to go through, many soon wonder if it will affect their divorce settlement. It is important […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Learning that your spouse is having an affair is extremely difficult. For some, the betrayal is too much to overcome and the affair results in a divorce. After making the decision to divorce, you may wonder if you can use your spouse’s actions against them to secure a more favorable settlement. […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office It was once impossible for grandparents to petition the court for child custody in the event that the parents of the child got a divorce. In 2005, however, the Michigan legislature signed the Grandparent Visitation Bill into law. The new law allows for grandparents, under certain circumstances, to request visitation time. Unfortunately, doing so […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office In Michigan, there is more than one way to get a divorce. Mediation is an option that allows the divorcing couple to have the final say on what settlement they will receive. Mediation is typically much less expensive than going through litigation, as well. While mediation is a good option for […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office It is not uncommon for married couples to purchase a home together at some point during their marriage. In the event of divorce, the home is then typically the largest asset that must be divided between the couple. Unlike other assets, such as jewelry or art collections, a home cannot simply be split […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Many people going through a divorce in Michigan envision a lengthy and time-consuming trial in the courtroom. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid this situation and come to an agreement with your spouse in a shorter time and for less expense. Collaborative law is something many couples enter into when they are […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office The word ‘annulment’ often conjures up images of impulsive Las Vegas weddings, but truthfully, many couples want an annulment even when they did not get married in the spur of the moment. The reasons people want to get an annulment are plentiful, just as there are many reasons for getting […]

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