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Are You Worried of Losing Custody of Your Children?

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 →

Pros & Cons of a Prenup Agreement in Michigan

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 →

How Unmarried Moms Can Get Full Custody in Michigan

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 →

What You Should Expect After Hiring a Family Law Attorney in Michigan

There will be instances where spouses or parents abuse or disregard their marital and parental rights. Every time legal issues arise, you contact an attorney. What happened after you made retainer payments? After selecting a family law attorney, you should expect a professional. Click here to watch the video What You Should Expect After Hiring a Family Law Attorney in Michigan You might expect that your duties and legal difficulties will disappear overnight. That is not how it works. You … Read More →

Does My Ex Have Rights if They Walked Out on Our Family in Michigan?

When there are children, a family consists of the parents or spouses and the children. Your front door just opened, and your ex walked out. You’re thinking, does my ex have rights if they walked out on our family? It might just be about family. It’s also possible that your ex is simply leaving you specifically. Many factors can cause someone to leave. You believe your ex is abandoning the family by leaving. Click here to watch the video Does … Read More →

Will My Criminal Sexual Record Impact My Custody Matter in Michigan?

You’ve been in trouble before. You’re pursuing custody. You reflect on the question, will my criminal sexual record impact my custody case? Yes, in a nutshell. Will the other parent have more rights than you? Possibly not. Your specific legal problem might be the only one in the world. The court will consider your position in the overall context of your child’s best interests. The protection of the child will be the court’s top priority. Click here to watch the … Read More →

What Custody Schedule Is Best for a Child?

What custody schedule is best for a child? There truly isn’t a law or guideline that specifies the ideal child custody arrangement. The ideal custody arrangement for any parent’s child cannot be determined by any absolute law. In fact, it is presumed parents would like to spend more time with their children. Click here to watch the video What Custody Schedule Is Best for a Child? The needs of the child, the child’s school schedule, and the parents’ work schedules … Read More →

Can a Parent Deny Parenting Time, or Should It Be Up to Michigan Court Only?

Can a parent deny parenting time? Should it be just a Michigan court deciding this? Should and can sometimes have very different meanings. Can you refuse parenting time? Perhaps you can. Should you refuse parental leave? No lawyer will ever suggest you disobey a court order, such as a parenting time order. Click here to watch the video Can a Parent Deny Parenting Time, or Should It Be Up to Michigan Court Only? You can’t actually just decide to refuse … Read More →

How Can I Prevent My Ex From More Parenting Time in Michigan?

In general, the court is biased in favor of helping parents who wish to spend more time with their children. Courts generally assume giving one parent more parenting time is in the child’s best interests. The difficulty will arise if one parent objects to the other parent spending more time with the children. Click here to watch the video How Can I Prevent My Ex From More Parenting Time in Michigan? You need to have a very compelling reason why … Read More →

What Am I Entitled to in a Michigan Divorce if My Ex Makes More Than Me?

It appears that your ex earns more money than you do. If your ex earns more than you do, you start to wonder what rights you have in a Michigan divorce. Even if your ex earns more money than you do, it might not matter. You are entitled to half of all assets that you deem to be marital in the event of a divorce.  Click here to watch the video What Am I Entitled to in a Michigan Divorce … Read More →