In a non-marital union and the father is on the birth certificate then paternity wouldn’t need to be determined and therefore there are certain rights and duties that come with this. For example, if the father is on the birth certificate and the relationship breaks down, then the father can assert parenting time and custody rights. Similarly, if the father is on the birth certificate then you may be looking at child support since it runs hand in hand. Lastly … Read More
[Video] What Are A Father’s Rights If They’re On The Birth Certificate In Michigan?
[Video] What You Need To Know About Father’s Rights In Michigan
The courts will look at both parents evenly and assume that they both have an equal set of rights. The state of Michigan has set forth about a dozen custody factors to determine what is in the best interest of the child. In a marital situation, the court will go through those 12 factors to determine what is best for the child. In a non-marital situation, there is no presumption that the parents share equal rights, but instead the presumption … Read More
Fathers Rights In A Divorce
If you are a father in the State of Michigan getting a divorce this is the blog for you. In this blog, we will be going over the rights that you have as a father and what can be done in your divorce. Father’s rights aren’t the same as men’s rights. This has to do with how men will get an appropriate consideration in the custody of their children. The court that the court weighs unevenly will help the … Read More
Can You Do A Divorce By Yourself?
Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. What that means is that you don’t have to prove that either spouse did anything wrong in order to get a divorce. All you do have to show is that the marriage has become broken beyond any hope of repair. Once your spouse is informed of your intention to initiate the divorce, there is no need for them to be involved in the process unless there is some disagreement regarding one of the core … Read More
Military Divorce In Michigan
Due to the nature of military service, the domestic legal issues of military personnel are subject to different laws than a strictly local case. Servicemen and women are often on tours in foreign countries, which makes it difficult to ensure them a fair process in family court if their spouse is still on Michigan soil. In this blog, we will be going over the military divorce process in Michigan, being informed on these things is important and will help you … Read More
6 Reasons to Fire Your Divorce Lawyer
Getting a divorce is an important matter that needs to be handled by the right people. When you hire an attorney you expect them to do their job and get you the results you desire and inform you of all the things you need to know about your divorce. There may be a time when you have to fire your attorney because they’re doing a bad job. It is important to be able to assess how good of a job … Read More
Same Sex Divorce in Michigan
Even if your same-sex marriage is a short lived one, or if there are no children, and if you have always kept things separately, then those rules regarding a standard divorce still apply. This means it is no simpler to get a divorce in a same-sex marriage than it is otherwise. There are still the same technical rules that apply, there are the same limitations, so it is every bit sophisticated as a standard divorce case. In this blog we … Read More
Everything You Need To Know About Divorce in Michigan
What is a Divorce Divorce is the legal dissolution of a marriage. In order to be able to obtain a divorce, you must meet all of the prerequisites in terms of residency before you can even file for divorce. However, just meeting the requirements to file for divorce is not enough. In order to successfully obtain a divorce in Michigan, you must convince a judge in a family court that your marital relationship has broken down beyond repair and that … Read More
[Video] How To Find A Great Divorce Lawyer In Michigan
It is very common for individuals to find a great lawyer and what is the best attorney for them. Clients tend to gravitate towards attorneys who they think they identify well with. You should use that theme to pick your lawyer. You must remember to find an attorney who shares the same vision and sees the same potential outcome as you. Try to determine what your vision is for your divorce and also your life post divorce and if you … Read More
[Video] The First Thing You Should Do If You Are Criminally Charged
What you need to know about criminal cases is that by their nature they have to deal with crime & punishment. A criminal case isn’t like a parking ticket, you pay a fine and then you are scot free. Instead criminal cases (misdemeanor or felony) involving someone’s liberty is at stake. If you are convicted, then you could potentially serve time in jail. Therefore, the moment you are charged with a criminal case, the first call you should make is … Read More