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When facing a divorce, many people consider altering their financial strategies, including stopping 401k contributions. In this episode, our attorneys discuss why this might be a detrimental move and how courts view such actions.

• Stopping your 401k contributions can be viewed by the court as an attempt to manipulate your income in anticipation of divorce. • The money that is not contributed to your 401k is still considered marital income, it just becomes taxable to you immediately. • Generally, you do not gain a strategic advantage by pausing your regular retirement contributions, as the funds are still subject to division. • All income earned during the marriage must be accounted for, regardless of whether it goes into a retirement plan or a bank account. • It is almost always advisable to maintain your normal financial habits until you have consulted with your family law attorney.

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In this episode, we break down the critical factors that influence child custody decisions. Learn the actionable steps you can take to present the strongest possible case to the court.

• Stay consistently involved with your children. • Avoid conflict with the other parent to show you can co-parent. • Document everything: visits, punctuality, and any no-shows. • Provide a stable home environment with established routines. • Always focus on what is in the best interest of the children.

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One of the most complex issues in a divorce is the division of joint debt. In this episode, we explore how courts determine who is responsible for credit card payments and reveal the critical difference between a court order and your contractual obligation to a bank.

• Debts from during the marriage are considered marital property, regardless of whose name is on the account. • Courts divide debt equitably (fairly), not always 50/50, by looking at who benefited from the spending. • Debt incurred for personal use after separation is likely to be assigned to the person who spent the money. • A divorce decree does not change your contract with a creditor. • The bank can legally pursue either party for payment on a joint account, even if a judge assigned the debt to your ex.

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Discover the serious impact domestic violence allegations can have on your child custody case. Even without a conviction, a court's focus on child safety can drastically change custody and parenting time arrangements.

• Domestic violence allegations can affect custody, even without a criminal conviction. • The court's primary concern is always the safety and well-being of the children. • Allegations can impact both the final custody arrangement and the amount of parenting time. • It is crucial to document everything, including witness accounts and video evidence, if you are accused. • A protective order, while meant to keep parties apart, can also influence a judge's custody decisions.

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In a divorce, your behavior can be your best asset or your worst enemy. Discover the critical mistakes parents often make in court and how to avoid them to protect your custody case.

• Never badmouth the other parent, especially in front of your children. • Control your emotions; angry outbursts can make you look unstable to the judge. • Always put your child's best interests before any desire for personal revenge. • Remember you are always being observed in the courthouse, even during breaks. • Your overall conduct, tone, and actions are all scrutinized by the court.

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Discover why a judge's ruling is the ultimate authority and why, as a parent, your legal obligation is to follow that order until it is formally changed. We explore the limited weight a child's preference holds in court, the parent's responsibility to enforce the current schedule, and the proper legal steps to take if you believe a modification is necessary for your child's best interests. This episode is essential for any parent navigating the complexities of post-divorce parenting.

• The limited degree to which a child's preference is taken into account by the court.
• Why a current custody order is legally binding and must be followed until a judge rules otherwise.
• What your legal obligation is as a parent when your child resists going to the other parent's home.
• The proper legal steps to take when seeking to modify a custody arrangement due to a change in circumstances.
• How tools like mediation can sometimes help resolve the root of the problem without a court battle.

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Discovering strange withdrawals from your bank account during a separation can be alarming. Learn the immediate actions you should take to protect your finances and prevent your joint accounts from being drained.

• If you notice strange withdrawals, notify your bank about the suspicious activity immediately.
• Consider moving half of the funds from a joint account into a new, separate account in your name only.
• Ask the bank to put a freeze on the joint account until the suspicious activity can be investigated.
• If money is being spent improperly, you should retain a family law attorney sooner rather than later.

Actively track your own withdrawals and spending to create a clear record of your financial activities.

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In a divorce, the legal duty of "full disclosure" often clashes with your desire for privacy. This episode explores the practical, self-help measures you can take to protect your sensitive information, digital accounts, and personal documents.

• Your privacy is limited by the legal requirement of full disclosure, meaning you must share all assets and relevant information. • The most effective way to protect yourself is through self-help measures like securing your digital communications. • Immediately change passwords on all important accounts, including email, social media, and banking. • Keep sensitive physical documents protected in a secure location that only you can access. • While confidentiality agreements are an option, they may not be practical as they require consent from the other party.

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When parents disagree on crucial medical decisions for their child, mediation offers a constructive alternative to court. This episode explores how a neutral third party can help parents find common ground on difficult topics, using a real-world scenario to illustrate the process.

• Mediation is a valuable tool for resolving disputes over a child's medical care, not just property or parenting time. • Unlike court, which creates a "winner" and a "loser," mediation focuses on compromise and finding a mutually agreeable solution. • Contentious disagreements can arise from uncertain situations, such as potential rabies exposure from a bat, where parents have different approaches to risk. • One parent might focus on statistics (most bats are not rabid), while the other focuses on the severe consequences of the worst-case scenario. • The most effective path to resolution is to obtain objective facts, such as by safely capturing and testing an animal, to enable an informed decision.

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In this episode, Akiva Goldman discusses the significant impact of domestic violence on child custody cases in Michigan. Learn how the courts view these situations, the importance of documentation, and what is at stake for your parental rights.

• The court takes domestic violence very seriously, with modern statutes offering strong protection for spouses and children. • Even a minor physical altercation can drastically affect custody decisions and may lead to protective or no-contact orders. • Meticulous documentation is crucial, whether you are a victim logging incidents or defending against false accusations. • Domestic violence directly impacts both parenting time and a parent's legal authority to make decisions for their children. • An offending parent may be ordered into counseling but can often still maintain a role in the child's life under court supervision.

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