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How Important Is Personality Compatibility When Choosing My Family Lawyer?
There’s no doubt that getting a divorce is one of the most difficult events a person may experience. Not to mention that finding the right divorce attorney in Michigan is a process that can add […]
CONTINUE READINGLegal Custody v. Physical Custody: How are these terms different, and how do they affect parental rights?
The purpose of a custody hearing is to determine what rights and responsibilities two parents will hold as it relates to the children at the center of the case. After reviewing the details presented by […]
CONTINUE READING5 questions every person should be prepared to answer before hiring a divorce attorney
Realizing that your marriage isn’t working is one tough pill to swallow. There’s no doubt that the divorce process can be financially burdensome, emotionally draining, and flat out confusing for everyone involved. While no one […]
CONTINUE READINGThe shame conundrum: what information should I divulge to my divorce attorney, and what should I keep private?
When you’re meeting with your Michigan divorce attorney, you may be tempted to be selective about how much information you divulge when discussing the details of your case. However, not being completely honest with your […]
CONTINUE READING2020 divorce statistics for the state of Michigan: what’s changed and what remains the same?
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 79% of households in Michigan were headed by married couples in 1960. Today, that statistic has dropped significantly to just 47%. To be fair, this trend reflects the national average, as people are choosing to make other living arrangements over choosing marriage. Using data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau, let’s examine the recent trends ...
CONTINUE READINGI’m in a much better place now, but how might my past affect my custody rights?
No one claims to have a perfect past. At some point in life, we all make mistakes; it’s part of being human. However, when you’re in the middle of a heated child custody battle, you […]
CONTINUE READINGDoes my spouse have an advantage as a veteran of a previous divorce?
Getting divorced in the state of Michigan requires that spouses reach a final resolution in regard to how marital property, custody, and support of children conceived and born during the marriage, spousal support, and other […]
CONTINUE READINGImportant considerations when contemplating a stepparent adoption in Michigan
Many stepparents play an active role in helping their spouse raise his or her children. You may even consider them to be “your” kids even though you are not biologically related. At some point, the […]
CONTINUE READINGAre there additional complications of spousal-support in same-sex divorces?
In a historic move, the United States Supreme Court ruled in June 2015 that same-sex couples in all states have the legal right to marry. The decision also dictates that all states are required to […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat rights does a non-biological parent have in a Michigan child custody dispute?
Understanding the Paternity Act Under a 1956 Michigan law titled the Paternity Act, if a child was conceived or born at any point during the marriage, a man will still have all of the rights […]
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