by Chip Farrar | Apr 3, 2026 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
A judgment of divorce cannot be granted unless one of the parties has resided in the state for at least 180 days immediately preceding the filing of the complaint and in the county where the complaint is filed for at least 10 days immediately preceding the filing. ...
by Chip Farrar | Mar 30, 2026 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
To prepare for a divorce or custody case, the following documents and information are required: 1. Case-Initiating Documents: A complaint or petition must be filed to initiate the case. This document should include the allegations required by applicable statutes,...
by Chip Farrar | Feb 12, 2026 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
Normally, when a 401(k) or a pension account is divided, early withdrawal penalties are imposed by the Internal Revenue Service. This would make it cost-prohibitive to divide such an account in the event of a divorce. Fortunately, there are provisions in the tax code...
by Chip Farrar | Apr 9, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
The distinction between premarital and post marital property is often significant in determining property rights during and after a marriage. Premarital property generally refers to assets acquired by a spouse before the marriage, while post...
by Chip Farrar | Mar 4, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
In Michigan, the law aims to achieve an equitable distribution of property, considering various factors such as the contributions of each party, the needs of the parties, and the circumstances of the case. The distribution does not necessarily have to be equal but...
