B. Andrew Rifkin Family Law Blog

There used to be only one path to divorce: hire attorneys and let them battle it out, with critical decisions about your future made by a judge. Today, new approaches such as mediation and collaboration give you more—if not complete—control over these decisions. Because your choice of paths depends on many factors, consult with B. Andrew Rifkin, an expert and caring Michigan divorce attorney with experience in all of the above-mentioned options.... Read More

In a decision published on Friday, January 14, the Michigan Court of Appeals appeared to ease the residency requirements for filing a divorce case in Michigan.  Since 1977, Michigan courts had required that at least one of the parties to a divorce must “reside” in the state for 180 days immediately before filing a complaint for divorce, coupled with “the intention of remaining” in the state permanently or indefinitely. ... Read More