Cheating & Divorce Costs: Who Pays the Attorney Fees?

When adultery leads to divorce, many people ask: Does the cheating spouse have to pay for everything? In Michigan, the truth is more complicated.

Cheating & Divorce Costs: Who Pays the Attorney Fees? In this video, attorney Jim Kraayeveld of Kraayeveld Family Law in Grand Rapids, MI, explains how adultery impacts divorce — including property division, spousal support, and attorney fees. You’ll learn:

✅ Why Michigan’s no-fault divorce law doesn’t require proof of adultery to file
✅ When fault (like cheating) can still affect money and property division
✅ How attorney fees are usually handled under Michigan law
✅ The two key exceptions where one spouse may be ordered to pay the other’s attorney fees
✅ Real-world examples of when adultery matters — and when it doesn’t

💡 Divorce with adultery is painful, but the law doesn’t always punish infidelity the way people expect. That’s why it’s crucial to receive advice tailored to your specific situation.

📞 For more information or to schedule a consultation, visit www.kraayeveld.com or call us at 616-612-1393.