Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

What can I go after?

My husband and I have been married for two years and are now talking of divorce. He owned the house before we met and has savings from while we were together but not yet married. Nothing has my name on it. He adopted my two boys and we have a girl together. Is full physical and shared custody too much to ask? I do everything for those kids. He wants half custody and no child support. I'm not trying to be greedy, just prepared.


Asked on 1/28/09, 10:10 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Audra Arndt Audra A. Arndt & Associates, PLLC

Re: What can I go after?

You need to retain a lawyer to make sure that all of your interests, and the best interests of your children, are fully protected, and that all issue are resolved fairly, including custody, support, and division of assets.

I may be able to assist you depending on where you live, or could refer you to someone in your area. Please contact me if you need further assistance.

Thanks.

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Answered on 1/31/09, 10:19 pm
Heather Bendure Bendure & King, PLLC

Re: What can I go after?

Typically, only "marital assets" those things that you acquired while you were married are divided. However, if you've contributed to the improvement of some things that he had before the marriage, you may be entitled to part. It's up to the judge to decide.

Most moms I've represented ask for joint legal and physical custody with primary residence to mom (meaning that you would both have "joint custody" but the kids spend more time with you). Child support is determined by Friend of the Court based on how much time the kids will spending with each of you and how much money you guys are making. It's typical for one parent to ask for more time with the kids to try to pay less child support. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. I hope this helps.

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Answered on 1/28/09, 11:42 am
Jack Jaffe Legal Center of Jack L. Jaffe

Re: What can I go after?

The property that he owned before the marriage will be awarded to him unless you can show that you contributed to the asset. Furthermore, your custody arrangement seems fair but no matter what he will have to pay child support. Feel free to respond.

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Answered on 1/28/09, 3:09 pm
Jack Jaffe Legal Center of Jack L. Jaffe

Re: What can I go after?

The property that he owned before the marriage will be awarded to him unless you can show that you contributed to the asset. Furthermore, your custody arrangement seems fair but no matter what he will have to pay child support. Feel free to respond.

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Answered on 1/28/09, 3:10 pm


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