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Child Custody and Going to Court, What You Need to Know

What do you need to know about child custody and going to court? There are several factors to understand before engaging in a custody dispute. You might believe that a custody dispute is all about picking on the other side.  It can seem paradoxical to believe what you see on TV about child custody disputes.  Click here to watch the video on Child Custody and Going to Court, What You Need to Know In a real child custody dispute, what … Read More

What to Do if Arrested for Probation Violation in Michigan

Probation implies you were convicted and incarcerated. Then granted probation. You may say probation is an alternative to incarceration. It’s a compromise. No jail time, although there are some requirements. What to do if arrested for probation violation.  Click here to watch the video on What to Do if Arrested for Probation Violation in Michigan In Michigan, if you break the terms of your probation, the court may throw out the agreement and void the probation. The result could be … Read More

How to Prepare for a Probate Proceeding in Michigan

What exactly is a probate process?  How do you prepare for a probate proceeding? You have to submit a petition to start the probate process. In various legal systems, it may go by different names. You file this petition with the probate court to request help. The probate process aids in identifying legal heirs. It should identify every participant. Click here to watch the video on How to Prepare for a Probate Proceeding in Michigan The court notifies all parties … Read More

Using a Divorce Agreement in Intestate or Probate Case in Michigan

Family law encompasses a wide range of legal rights. You must understand that it is not just about divorce. State matters like probate proceedings and divorce concerns may overlap. Can a divorce agreement be used to establish a claim in intestate or probate proceedings?  Click here to watch the video on Using a Divorce Agreement in Intestate or Probate Case in Michigan When there is a divorce decision and a will that one of the spouses has executed, this may … Read More

Divorce & Health Insurance What You Need to Know

What’s the interplay between divorce and health insurance? What do you need to know about divorce and health insurance? A working spouse usually covers the insurance of the non-working spouse. What happens if you lose coverage because of the divorce?  Click here to watch the video on Divorce & Health Insurance What You Need to Know Insurance companies usually end the health coverage of the beneficiary spouse after a divorce. There’s a law allowing non-working spouses to be covered by … Read More

How a Father Can Lose a Custody Battle in Michigan?

Both parents have equal chances of gaining and losing custody. The mother by default has custody of the children. A father earns it by marriage or by establishing paternity. How can a father lose custody?  Click here to watch the video on How a Father Can Lose a Custody Battle in Michigan? A surefire way to lose custody is to appear in court while intoxicated or high. Another behavior is to alienate the other parent in front of the children. … Read More

When Child Custody Becomes a Battle in Michigan

A child custody case often begins friendly between the parties. In the early stages of the case, they are on the same page. Everyone thinks discussing issues will be easy. A friendly dialogue can turn into a fight. A shouting match even. It can even become physical. This is exactly how it looks when child custody becomes a battle. Click here to watch the video  When Child Custody Becomes a Battle In Michigan It may be unreasonable to expect parties … Read More

What Is a Child-Centered Divorce In Michigan?

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

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

What You Need to Know About Relocation & Change of Domicile in Michigan

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