S9 Ep77: Can Fault Affect the Outcome of My Michigan Divorce?

#ChooseGoldman Attorney Akiva Goldman explains that while Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, misconduct such as infidelity or asset wasting can still significantly influence property division, alimony, and child custody. This episode explores how specific fault factors act as a "deviation factor" in the eyes of the court to determine a fair and equitable outcome. • Michigan allows parties to get a divorce regardless of fault as long as the court finds the marriage cannot be preserved. • Fault acts as a factor in property division, potentially shifting a standard 50-50 split to a 55-45 or 60-40 distribution. • Financial misconduct, such as gambling or the dissipation of marital assets, can directly impact alimony awards. • Moral fitness is one of the 12 best interest factors for custody, meaning personal fault can influence where children live. • While fault causes deviations in financial settlements, extreme splits like 80-20 are rarely seen in Michigan courts. 📞 (248) 590-6600 Call/Text 📅 For a Complimentary Phone Case Evaluation: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17105687&appointmentType=18529428 Click here to watch the video: https://youtu.be/Zysf8L-wgdU For more information: https://akivagoldman.com/michigan-divorce-lawyer ⬇️ Download Divorce & Custody Survival Guide. Click here: https://akivagoldman.com/free-legal-ebook/ Learn more in our blog: https://akivagoldman.com/blog/divorce/can-fault-like-cheating-affect-the-outcome-of-my-michigan-divorce Visit us at ChooseGoldman.com #Goldmanandassociateslawfirm #ChooseGoldman #ChooseGoldmanLaw #MichiganDivorce #PropertyDivision #Alimony #ChildCustody #FamilyLaw #MichiganAttorney #LegalAdvice