We have talked about getting sued. We spoke about getting served before in our learning videos and our legal blog. You’re undecided if you should receive the papers informing you of a case filed against you. What are you supposed to do? How do you defend yourself if you are getting sued in Michigan? Click here to watch the video on How To Defend Yourself if You Are Being Sued If you are sued, the first thing you should do … Read More →

A father’s name is listed on the birth certificate. The father has been uninvolved in the life of the child. A mother is asking: Can father’s name be removed from birth certificate? Should she? Can the father’s name be removed from the birth certificate if uninvolved? Click here to watch the video on Can Father’s Name Be Removed from Birth Certificate if Uninvolved It is generally not a good idea to remove your ex’s name from your child’s birth certificate, … Read More →

One day you will get a knock on your door. Someone is going to hand you papers. Most will say you are being served. They are saying someone has sued you or filed a case against you. Your first reaction is to shut the door. You might take the papers and dispose of them. Before you do any of that, stop for a moment. Whatever is behind those papers is not going to stop because you ignored the papers. There … Read More →

The divorce rate in our country is not encouraging. Keep in mind that you’re not the only one going through a divorce. Many people who have experienced what you are going through can help you. You need to discuss the difficulties that come with being divorced.  We often discuss the most nagging questions about divorce. Challenges based on client experiences. Dealing with a new social dynamic is in itself a form of social change. It is bringing attention to the … Read More →

Can one get full custody of a child after a long period of absence? Well, it’s a very, very good question. The court might have an absentee parent who all of a sudden comes in and wants to have custody. A child, of course, will likely say no to that request. Well, that’s the fast answer. It’s true. A lot of times, there are reasons why an absent parent will come in and want to get custody. And those reasons … Read More →

A court order for visitation specifies certain days when your child is to spend parenting time or visitation with a co-parent. You’re not fond of it? You don’t wish to carry it out. You don’t think it’s practical. You’ve got to do this even though your child doesn’t want to go. What action does the parent take? A parent can find themselves under pressure not to abide by the court order. How is visitation suspended? Can a parent suspend a … Read More →

Your attorney cannot put a restraining order on your ex. Only a judge can do that. Your attorney can help you file a motion for a restraining order. Restraining orders are not granted lightly. The judge will carefully consider all the evidence before making a decision. So let’s answer the question, can my restraining order lawyer put a restraining order on my ex? Click here to watch the video on Can My Attorney Put a Restraining Order On My Ex  … Read More →

Most often people don’t have a sense of equity the court imposes upon the divorce to keep things fair. A spouse can be the sole breadwinner. Pays for everything. Someone’s doing this for a number of years and they start believing everything in the house and in the bank belongs only to the breadwinner. So naturally, the spouse comes to us and asks. Does divorcing the breadwinner mean they keep everything in divorce in Michigan? Click here to watch the … Read More →

My ex-spouse parties a lot. It’s not appropriate behavior. I desire a custody change. There may be discrepancies between what you say and what the court decides. Why run the risk? Everything needs to be documented. How can we record this? There are so many people who have photos and movies on their cell phones. They have Snapchat and TikTok. Visuals for each of these social media platforms are posted online. This makes it easier for the court to decide … Read More →

Parenting time is often a court’s gift to both parents. But what if an absent parent starts missing out? The court does entertain requests to tweak or limit parenting time. Some ask, “Should an absent parent lose rights?” Sometimes they do; sometimes they don’t—it varies. Imagine a mom missing for 18 months. You haven’t seen or spoken to her. You ponder asking the court to revoke her rights. Uncertainty lingers. It’s like the saying, “Let sleeping dogs lie.” She’s absent … Read More →