How much does divorce mediation cost in Michigan?

How much does divorce mediation cost in Michigan?

How much does it cost? I charge a flat fee of $800 for a half day (up to four hours) mediation session. In most cases, the fee is split by the participants, with each paying 50%. Fees are due and payable prior to commencement of mediation.

Is Michigan a 50 50 state in a divorce?

No. Michigan divides marital property using the theory of “equitable distribution”. Community property states attempt to distribute property as close to a 50-50 split as possible. Equitable distribution states divide property based on a determination of what’s fair under the circumstances of each case.

Who gets the house in a Michigan divorce?

Michigan is a dual property state, which means family courts divide property into two kinds: separate and marital. Separate Property: Any property you owned before the marriage or any property received by either spouse as an inheritance or gift. Separate property may be awarded to its owner.