Blog Archives - Alan B. Cooper & Associates, PLLC

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How Can I Get a Fast Divorce in Michigan?

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Why Shouldn’t I Rush Through the Divorce Process?

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How Should I Tell My Spouse I Want a Postnuptial Agreement?

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What Happens if My Divorce Goes to Trial?

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What Should I Do After My Spouse Files for Divorce Unexpectedly?

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Does Relocation Affect Custody Agreements After Divorce?

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What Can I Expect From Divorce Mediation?

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How Should I Handle Parental Alienation?

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Is Divorce Arbitration Confidential?

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Is it Difficult to Be Awarded Sole Custody?

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Who Gets to Keep the Engagement Ring After a Divorce?

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If I Lose My Job Can I Stop Paying Alimony?

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Can I Use Mediation to Divide Property in a Divorce?

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Does Michigan Count Child Support as Income for SNAP?

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Does Child Support Cover the Child’s Car Insurance in Michigan?

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How Do I Get a Divorce in Michigan?

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Is Everything Discussed in Mediation Confidential?

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When is a Child Legally Emancipated in Michigan?

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What Constitutes a Valid Postnuptial Agreement?

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What Can I Do if My Spouse Doesn’t Respond to Divorce Papers?

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What is a Divorce Decree?

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Can My Alimony Payments Be Modified?

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How Long Does an Uncontested Divorce Take in Michigan?

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How Long Do You Have to Be Separated to Get Divorced in Michigan?

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What is the First Step of the Divorce Process?

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Is Child Support Mandatory in Michigan?

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Can Child Custody Be Included in a Prenup?

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How Is the Best Interest of the Child Determined in a Custody Case?

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Does Parental Alienation Affect Child Custody?

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How Can Custodial Time Affect Child Support?

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How Long Should I Keep My Divorce Records?

divorce decree papers with rings

When Will My Michigan Divorce Be Finalized?

couple and mediator at mediation

Does Michigan Have Mandatory Mediation Sessions?

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Does Michigan Offer Permanent Alimony?

couple with rings and divorce papers

Is Property Equally Distributed During Divorce?

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Does Having Children Affect Alimony?

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Are Child Support Payments Taxable in Michigan?

glasses with clipboard and 401k papers

How Do I Protect My 401k During a Divorce?

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Can a Michigan Court Force Parents to Pay for College?

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What Should My Prenup Cover?

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Can I Afford a Divorce?

couple and mediator at desk

How Do Mediation and Collaborative Divorce Differ?

woman with pet dog

What is a Pet Custody Plan?

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Can I Collect Social Security From My Ex-Spouse?

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How is Military Divorce More Complicated?

divorce papers

What Are Fault Grounds in a Divorce?

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What if I Can’t Afford My Child Support Payments?

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Does Substance Abuse Affect Divorce Cases?

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What Should I Do if I Can’t Afford to Pay Alimony?

couple with a mediator

Can Mediation Help Protect My Finances in a Divorce?

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Will an Unexpected Financial Windfall Affect Alimony Payments?

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When Are Emergency Custody Orders Necessary in Michigan?

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How is a Mortgage Handled in a Michigan Divorce?

dad and child

Do Michigan Courts Ever Award Sole Custody?

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How Important is Financial Stability in Custody Decisions?

couple with lawyer drafting document

What is a Postnuptial Agreement?

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What Happens If I Don’t Pay Alimony in Michigan?

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What Does Child Support Cover in Michigan?

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Can a Parent Refuse Visitation Without a Court Order in Michigan?

father and child

What is Supervised Visitation in Michigan?

mother and child

Can I Modify My Child Custody Agreement in Michigan?

military man reading letter on couch

How Are Military Pensions Divided During a Divorce?

father and child

What Should I Know About Paternity in Michigan?

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When Can I Stop Paying Child Support in Michigan?

divorce lawyer

Do I Need a Lawyer for an Uncontested Divorce?

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How Can I Protect My Business from a Divorce?

dad and child

How Do Courts in Michigan Determine Child Custody?

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What Makes a Prenuptial Agreement Valid in Michigan?

father and child

What is Physical Custody?

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How Do I Get a Restraining Order in Michigan?

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How Long Will I Have to Pay Alimony in Michigan?

divorce

What is a High Net Worth Divorce?

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What is the Difference Between a Contested & an Uncontested Divorce?

divorce lawyer

What Should I Look for in a Divorce Lawyer?