Process servers and second-guessing. You and your spouse have this terrible disagreement, so you filed a divorce lawsuit against your spouse. It has been building for a while now. You’re aware of how horrible it’s been. You made the decision to finally retain legal counsel. The papers were written by your attorney. Papers were submitted by your attorney. Give process servers control of them. These documents were given to your spouse by the process server after he knocked on the … Read More →

Family law has several facets. A lot of people connect divorce and family law. Family law encompasses a wider range of issues than divorce law.  Family law has long been a primary area of attention for Goldman and Associates Law Firm. It’s the body of laws that affects things other than divorce. Many people believe that a DUI will always have a negative influence on custody.  They might think you can’t take your children because your spouse won’t let you … Read More →

We live in a very technologically evolved world. Both good and bad aspects can be found in it. Many changes have been made to our phones. Back then, we got by without technology, but now we are totally reliant on it. When you try to call your child and it is blocked, it is unnerving. You are now counting on the other person (the co-parent) to call you. My ex blocks communication with kids. Click here to watch the video … Read More →

A prenuptial agreement.  A document that defines what is marital property and what is separate property. You have properties you gathered before getting married. The goal is to keep them. You do not want your assets to be included in the marital estate. That is how a prenup works. Many people lament having a prenuptial agreement and a divorce settlement. Now that you know, you can split anything. My ex still wants it all despite the prenup. Click here to … Read More →

Like a house, a car has a title. You have something you had before getting married. You treasured it for a long time. You own it, after all. It is titled in your name. There is a divorce in the future. Your partner wants to get it. Your spouse is wondering about divorce asset division, “Am I entitled to my Ex’s home and cars?” Click here to watch the video on Am I Entitled to Ex’s Home and Cars Do … Read More →

You can have someone calling the other parent names. Tolerating and coping with the circumstances can be quite challenging. What should one do? People may start disparaging other people after a breakup. Is there anything you can do about it? You can definitely do something about it. Should you take any action in response to this? That is a separate question. You’re dealing with parental alienation when your ex-in-laws are badmouthing you to your children. Click here to watch the … Read More →

Divorces come in a variety of forms. Some can be classified as being contested. Some are uncontested. Some claim to have gone through an uncontested divorce. Everything is resolved. They are interested in the process. They are interested in the cost. The parties agree on every aspect of the divorce if it is genuinely uncontested. The other spouse agrees with whatever one spouse says. The process will then be reasonably quick, reasonably painless, and inexpensive. This article is going to … Read More →

You appeared in court. Your custody hearing was held. You got an order. You’re not pleased with the outcome. You disagree with the order’s statement. You believe that you have received unfair treatment. Benefits to which the opposing party is not entitled have been handed to them. What should you do? You may end up challenging an unfair custody ruling or order. Click here to watch the video on Challenging Unfair Custody Order Examine the custody order. What exactly does … Read More →

Why a person or party to a case appeals. There will always be someone who feels successful. Someone is also leaving with the sense of having lost. Do you have the option to appeal the decision if you don’t like it? The Michigan Court of Appeals is one option. You have access to the appellate court. If there are grounds for an appeal, you may use it. A Friend of the Court’s appeal to a judge is not the same … Read More →

A lot of people complain that their ex-spouse doesn’t really want custody schedules except when it’s convenient for them. This can cause a lot of ill will. It’s hard enough to raise children. The burden falls on both parents. You have a situation where you’re trying to raise your child and you’re getting the help of the other parent. You’re working together. You bring your child to school. Pick the child up from school. The problem is when a co-parent … Read More →