When parents go through a divorce amicably, they often aim for minimal stress. They do so for their children. When Child Protective Services (CPS) gets involved, it introduces new challenges. These situations need careful handling. This is to protect children’s well-being while respecting legal boundaries. Click here to watch the video on What Happens When CPS Calls During an Amicable Divorce The key to dealing with CPS is a mix of calm responses. Clear communication. The legal know-how. Parents need … Read More →

One of the challenges of filing for divorce is the stress that comes with it. Before filing for divorce, they hold off for a day, a week, or even months. Even when a significant issue or problem is in front of them, they choose not to file. Why is that so? Click here to watch the video If I Rely on My Spouse Financially, How Can I Get a Divorce in Michigan? It usually has to do with fear. The … Read More →

Child support. Parenting time. All are connected. They are in family law. It presents a maze of challenges for parents. These challenges revolve around how you factor in parenting time. How it is used in child support calculations. Especially when arrears enter the equation. The complexity escalates when trying to balance the two. Fair financial contributions with equitable parenting arrangements. Can I reduce arrears by increasing parenting time? Click here to watch the video on Can I Reduce Arrears By … Read More →

In a parenting time arrangement, one parent is in charge of picking up the child. The other parent follows suit and makes plans for the child’s return. This works well in most circumstances. The parents cooperate with one another. There are instances where one parent decides to keep the child. My ex took my child without consent and won’t return him. Click here to watch the video on My Ex Took My Child Without Consent and Won’t Return Him These … Read More →

Stay away from fighting over spoons and knives during a tough divorce. In Michigan, it’s important to pick your battles in a divorce. The expense of legal representation in your divorce case will increase. It makes no sense to pay your attorney $300 to $400 to defend an item you bought at $69.95.  Click here to watch the video Are You Fighting Over Spoons and Knives in Your Michigan Divorce? Fight for a sentimental cause. Do not struggle for something … Read More →

Dealing with false allegations in legal proceedings presents a complex task. These scenarios often need a nuanced approach. Ethical considerations blend with strategic decision-making. You need the expertise of a perjury lawyer. An advocate for the falsely accused. Understand how your lawyers should handle false allegations and pleadings. Click here to watch the video on How Your Lawyers Should Handle False Allegations and Pleadings You need to respond to such allegations. It demands a multi-faceted approach. You need knowledge of … Read More →

Are you worried that you will need to pay your ex $1000s in alimony? You should worry. After you’ve already accepted that divorce is inevitable. The need for alimony should be apparent. Unexpected costs result from this. Alimony can affect your future financial security.  There is a process for determining alimony. With a longer marriage, alimony is more likely to be discussed. The length of the marriage is one element taken into account. The spouses’ different levels of income. The … Read More →

Splitting the assets. Are you getting your fair share of the marital assets? The general rule in Michigan is to split marital assets fairly or equally. The goal is to be fair, thus it will be equitable and occasionally equal. Click here to watch the video on Splitting the Assets, Are You Getting Your Fair Share? What is fair might not always be equal. A bank account may have had $30K before the marriage and now has $50K. The $20K … Read More →