Family Law And Divorce

There are three basic divorce options available in Michigan. These are: Simplified Dissolution of Marriage – Also called simplified divorce. It is available to couples who have lived in Michigan for at least 6 months, agree on the same terms, have no minor children and are not expecting one, and are not seeking alimony. Both parties must attend the final divorce hearing. Uncontested Divorce…

Once the Michigan family court has issued custody and parenting plan orders, you should do everything in your power to comply with these orders. Sometimes, the issue in executing a court ordered parenting plan isn’t an uncooperative parent, but a child who refuses to do visitation. It is usually in the child’s best interests to have a relationship with both…

It may be surprising, but it is rare that both married partners want to remain in the marital home. If this happens in a court case, a court may look at how the best interests of the children will be served in making this decision. A court may order the house to be sold, although this is always a last…

Finding the right child custody lawyer can feel like an overwhelming prospect. The end of a marriage is already difficult to navigate. Trying to figure out parenting arrangements only adds twists and bumps to the road. The ultimate goal is serving the best interests of your child or children. With that in mind, it’s extremely important to find an attorney…

The short answer to this question is no. In the State of Michigan, if a parent who pays child support has other children with another person, they cannot ask the court to reduce previously ordered child support to support his new children. For example, after David and Linda divorce, David is ordered to pay child support for the couple’s minor…

Going through child custody negotiations can feel impersonal and frustrating, and you may feel that you are receiving orders from judges that have no knowledge of you or your child. However, you may not realize that child custody courts are surprisingly thorough in the way that they evaluate situations. They take many different factors into account to establish a setup…

SPOUSAL SUPPORT IN GENERAL Under Michigan law, a spouse who lacks the financial resources to cover their living expenses at the standard of living they grew accustomed to when they were married may receive spousal support payments from their former spouse. To receive spousal support, a party not only has to prove that they do not have adequate financial resources to live…

One of the most difficult things for divorced parents to do is to figure out how to help their children thrive after the split. The child custody arrangement is one of the cornerstones of this occurring, so it’s imperative that parents get things in order quickly. If this is your situation, make sure that you go into the custody negotiation…

There are many critical issues that older people have to address before, during and after their divorce. Life changes in many ways when a marriage is brought to an end and these changes are often especially difficult later in life. Aside from issues involving children and the division of marital property, older adults have many other unique considerations, such as…

https://www.recordonline.com/news/20191102/bonnie-kraham-elder-law-estate-planning-for-unmarried-couples This was a great article addressing the rise in unmarried couples, over the age of 50, who are cohabiting. As the number rises, we need to be stress the importance of still being prepared for your retirement through setting goals and planning whether your personal life has taken a turn or not. When unmarried people are living together and…