Spouses in a divorce center on different things.  Some focus on the assets the parties have accumulated. Some focus on the debts they have to resolve while others are more focused on the child. They focus on custody, parenting time, and child support issues. What do you mean by a child-centered divorce? Click here to watch the video What Is a Child-Centered Divorce in Michigan? The case starts out with a single focus. As separating spouses get closer to the … Read More →

Vengeful divorce. My ex is making me miserable. What do you do if your ex-spouse is hell-bent on making you miserable?  When two parties get divorced they turn over the jurisdiction of their marriage to the court. You are designating someone to be a referee in the person of a judge. Saying your spouse is vengeful is a perspective. It’s your description of how you are reacting to the other person, your spouse. Click here to watch the video on … Read More →

The court-ordered parenting time schedule will be thrown off if you move your child. The effects of the child’s new residence should be considered by you.  What you need to know about relocation & change of domicile is not about filling up forms. The established routine of the child, which includes parenting time, is significantly impacted by relocation and changing of residence. Click here to watch the video on What You Need to Know About Relocation & Change of Domicile … Read More →

Can I avoid my ex dragging out the divorce process? The court has the power to prevent your ex from prolonging the divorce process. You must, however, show or provide evidence that your ex is intentionally delaying the process in order to annoy, harass, or pursue other undesirable objectives.  Click here to watch the video Can I Avoid My Ex Dragging Out the Divorce Process in Michigan? The court can actually stop accepting frivolous motions if it is done with … Read More →

Are you worried about losing custody of your children? Most people who ought to be concerned about it because of their behavior, their neglect, or their abuse aren’t. The folks who are truly concerned about it definitely don’t need to be. Click here to watch the video on Are You Worried of Losing Custody of Your Children? The outcomes of a custody dispute are unknown to us. The fact is that the best interest factors are always taken into account … Read More →

Prenuptial agreements are frequently thought of as ironclad tools for asset protection.  What are the pros and cons of a prenup agreement? The same standards that apply to last will apply to prenuptial agreements. The last will does not foretell death. It is an effort to get prepared for the possibility of death. Click here to watch the video on the Pros & Cons of a Prenup Agreement in Michigan The idea of conserving or protecting separate property and the … Read More →

When a couple is married in Michigan, both of the spouses are recognized as the child’s legal parents. Both same-sex and opposite-sex relationships can benefit from this. How is this going to work with unmarried couples? Determining parental rights, such as child custody, can be quite challenging, but more so for the biological father than for the mother. How unmarried moms can get full custody is not really an appropriate question. In a non-marital partnership, the mother is already presumed … Read More →