Whether you were married for less than five years or more than 20, if you and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways in life, you may have a right to alimony. Since this is an issue governed at the state level, it is important to make sure you understand...
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Residence requirements for a Michigan divorce
If you’ve determined that you would rather live without your spouse than remain in an unhappy marriage, you can take several legal steps to accomplish your goals. However, you must do so in accordance with Michigan laws that govern such matters. You must meet certain...
What will your duties be as executor of a Michigan estate?
When someone trusts you enough to ask you to be their personal representative, you can consider it an honor. Such honor often comes with responsibility. For example, if a Michigan estate owner asks you to serve as executor to the estate, you can feel honored that he...
Child custody disputes over parenting styles
The key to avoiding parental conflict after a divorce lies in the strength of a solid parenting agreement. When you filed a petition in a Michigan court to part ways with your spouse, you understood that the two of you would always have a need for interaction...
When child custody issues intersect with your child’s education
If your 2023 summer break included filing for a divorce, you might be one of many Michigan parents who are navigating their first school year following dissolution of a marriage. Since all good parents want what is best for their children, it’s beneficial to inform...
Don’t let a Michigan divorce ruin your finances
If you decide to start afresh in life without your spouse, you’ll need to establish financial independence, if you haven’t already done so. In many cases, financial supplements, such as alimony or child support, can help a parent make ends meet while building a new...
Helping Michigan families navigate the probate process
If you’re considering executing an estate plan in Michigan or have recently laid a loved one to rest and are preparing to settle an estate, it is helpful to learn more about inheritance and estate administration laws. Complications often arise during this process,...
Why some child custody agreements include bird-nest clauses
You may have read the title of this post and immediately wondered what a bird’s nest has to do with a parenting plan in a Michigan divorce. Well, an actual bird’s nest has nothing to do with. However, there is a colloquial term known as “bird-nest custody” that refers...
A holographic will may be legal in Michigan
If you execute an estate plan, you’ll no doubt choose an executor who will manage the administration of your estate when the time comes. An executor’s duties include gathering a decedent’s assets, notifying beneficiaries and carrying out all instruction contained in a...
What NOT to wear for child custody proceedings
As a Michigan parent, you’re going to encounter may logistics in your divorce. For example, you might need to find someone to watch the kids when you attend court proceedings. You might also have to take off work. Another much more basic issue you’ll need to resolve...