The Michigan courts do take verbal agreements between parents about child custody into consideration. The courts will undoubtedly reach a conclusion at some point. It is best that you consult with your respective attorneys so that the court can take into account verbal agreements between parents in a child custody issue. These oral agreements are crucial in Michigan child custody disputes. Request that your attorneys put your verbal agreement in writing. It guarantees that the court will take into account … Read More →

You might be wondering, why anyone most specially your soon to be ex dig up anything against you. You might have convinced yourself your ex doesn’t really need to paint you as a monster to get divorce. Michigan is a “no-fault” divorce state. Your spouse doesn’t need a reason to get rid of you or kick you out of your marriage. So, why would anyone bother to find out what can be used against you in a divorce. How about … Read More →

In a Michigan divorce, both parties will work to obtain the most favorable terms possible. Parties may exaggerate claims, such as emotional abuse, in order to forward their own objectives. When deciding a case, Michigan courts are not known to break from the 50/50 equitable distribution criterion. The outcome of the divorce may not be determined by the existence of proof of emotional abuse. However, proving emotional abuse in the context of protecting children may take on a whole new … Read More →

In divorce proceedings, spouses frequently devise strategies to gain the upper hand. There will be complaints or charges of domestic abuse. It might or might not be true, but it does happen. Have an open and honest conversation with your attorney if any such abuse allegations do surface in your Michigan divorce case. Click here to watch the video on How To Deal With False Domestic Abuse Claims In A Michigan Divorce  In a Michigan divorce case, you must deal … Read More →

According to a survey of the National Center for Health Statistics under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or CDC, there were 1,676,911 marriages in the US in 2020, suggesting a marriage rate of about 5.1 per 1,000 total population. In 45 states that participated, there were 630,505 divorces which shows 2.3 divorces per 1,000 population. Click here to watch the video on How To Deal With A Vindictive Spouse During Divorce In Michigan  Do you know the ratio … Read More →

If your PPO request was initially denied, should you resubmit it? The best action against abusive behavior is a PPO. A spouse may reapply if the conditions for domestic abuse or violence are met and are supported by documentation, even if a PPO was previously denied. Try again if you’re rejected. PPOs must be granted by courts anywhere, whether in Michigan or any other state, when someone feels they have been mistreated or abused by a family member, domestic partner, … Read More →

Generations of children born outside of marriage are being produced through marriages and relationships today. Who Has Parental Rights When Parents Aren’t Married In Michigan?  Click here to watch the video on Who Has Parental Rights When Parents Aren’t Married In Michigan? In Michigan, it is assumed that the mother is the woman who is giving birth in the relationship. To even define his relationship with the child, the father must still claim paternity. Since he must first establish paternity, … Read More →