If you are going to make an abuse or neglect case, then the court will expect CPS to become involved. CPS workers may try to get you to say things to twist your words. Even though they should be doing the right thing and being straightforward with you, that is not always the case. If you have to call CPS remember to be on high alert and watch what you say. Your best option is to speak to your attorney … Read More →

Under Michigan law, there are three types of PPOs. The type of PPO that a victim will seek is dependent on the relationship between the victim and the accused. A domestic relationship PPO seeks to stop certain violent behaviors when the petitioner has a domestic relationship with the respondent. A nondomestic relationship PPO is triggered when there are 2 or more acts of stalking and is not dependent on the victim’s relationship with the respondent. Lastly, a sexual assault PPO … Read More →

When the payment occurs during the divorce process or is a part of the final divorce agreement, it is known as spousal support. Permanent Support is a payment given to one spouse because they lack the means to support themselves. Permanent spousal support is more likely to be awarded in long-term marriages, especially if one of the spouses is at or near retirement age and has little in the way of job skills/experience. It really depends on your own circumstances … Read More →

You have to remember that there are specific contractual terms in a judgement of divorce, which can set forth alimony terms. In some cases, the terms may be silent and say something along the lines of the alimony continues until there is a change in circumstance. For example, if you are paying alimony and your ex-spouse gets remarried, then you are in a position to file a petition to stop the alimony based on a significant change in circumstance. Contact … Read More →

There are multiple factors that the court will consider when determining spousal support in Michigan. The three basic factors that are used to calculate spousal support are the length of the marriage, disparity of income between the parties and if there is disposable income available to pay the alimony. A longer marriage is a marriage where the court is more likely for the court to consider spousal support. For example a thirty year marriage is going to receive more scrutiny … Read More →

If there is a change in circumstance then through the help of your lawyers, contact the court and file the appropriate motion, alleging the change in circumstance. The court will be able to reassess the situation and lower the spousal support to meet the new circumstance. Even if you can make an agreement with your spouse for a lower amount, you should still go to court to ensure that the court records are in sync with the arrangements that you … Read More →

Generally speaking in most cases, spousal support can be reduced based on a change in circumstance. The court may order that the support continue until the court rules otherwise. The court may rule otherwise for example if their hours and wages were reduced significantly. If the payor no longer has the resources available, then they would be able to file an appropriate motion to ask for the reduction. Contact Goldman and Associates to speak to our top attorneys in Michigan … Read More →

There are a number of factors that go into whether or not a person should receive alimony. One of these factors is fault and Michigan is a no-fault state which means anyone can get a divorce based on no showing of any particular fault. Fault could specifically mean domestic violence in the household and if that is the reason the marriage breaks up, then that is a fault factor the court could look into when they decide if there should … Read More →

How are you doing today? As your case progresses you probably have thought of a million more questions. We understand this so don’t panic, Goldman and Associates has experience and skill, you can sit back and relax and wait for us to contact you. Right now you can watch this Q&A video from Goldman and Associates for more information. Give us a call anytime if you have any questions regarding your case.  

Welcome to Goldman Law and Associates, we’d like to thank you for choosing us to represent you. We know you have some questions about this process so let us help you through these next couple of steps. We provided you a list of short Youtube videos and blogs that explain the processes of your case. Thank you for choosing Goldman Law and Associates, we have countless resources available for you. Goldman & Associates Q&A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwE5JjySuKY&t=18s Annulment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEb3k91eRRg&list=PL-uTgKmmFfFCQ6grCRn4jHwiXYpHz9bXd&index=11   Car Accident https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOAD5eayUM8&list=PL-uTgKmmFfFAxBKRJk3uoHDQAEEYEh4kB&index=4   … Read More →