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
Using a Divorce Agreement in Intestate or Probate Case in Michigan
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
5 Questions to Ask Your Family Law Attorney
So you’re trying to find an attorney. To find the one you’re looking for, you need 5 questions to ask your family law attorney. What is your vision of how to move forward with the case? If your prospective family attorney shares your vision, you probably found your attorney. How much is this case going to cost? What are the expenses most likely going to be in the billing? The retainer often quoted may just be a starting cost. How … Read More
How Does a Child Get a Voice in a Custody Case in Michigan?
When we discuss custody disputes, we are discussing the child’s proper residence. It is where a child spends most of their time. Should a child live with the mother or the father? How can a child have their say in a custody dispute? How does a child get a voice in a custody case? Do we truly ask the children in Michigan? Yes, we do. Click here to watch the video How Does a Child Get a Voice in a … Read More
Can I Avoid My Ex Dragging Out the Divorce Process in Michigan?
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