If the child is younger, such as 4 or 5 years old, you should try to encourage & teach your child that this is what the judge ordered and these are the rules that need to be followed. In situations where the child is a teenager, the attitude of the court in terms of forcing the child to go might be a little different. Once the child is older, some courts may give a little more preference and may resist … Read More
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[Video] – What Do I Do If I Don’t Trust My Spouse To Disclose All Assets In A Divorce In Michigan?
When both parties are equally involved in the marital assets it makes the entire process easier. However when one person handles the assets and the other has nothing to do with the marital assets, this can sometimes create trust issues. In this situation The court will impose a discovery phase on these divorce cases. This will give the attorney the opportunity to determine what is really in the marital estate without relying on the word of anyone else. You also … Read More
[Video] – Should I Communicate With My Spouse During Our Michigan Divorce?
Whether or not you should communicate with your spouse during a divorce can depend on the specific facts and circumstances of your case. Good lawyers may tell you to keep the lines of communication as long as the communication is productive and helpful. On the other hand, if the communication is toxic then it is better if you do not communicate. This is a must watch video for anyone who has questions about divorce in Michigan and the dos and … Read More
[Video] – My Ex Started Making More Money, Can I Increase My Child Support Payments In Michigan?
If you know that your ex is now making more money, you will have to notify the court that there has been a change in circumstance and that child support should be recalculated. You will have to file a motion which should be handled by your experienced attorney, serve it to the opposing party and set up a hearing date. This is a process that you shouldn’t do by yourself. The court can readjust the child support payment based on … Read More
[Video] – Michigan Family Law Q & A With Attorney Akiva Goldman
In case you missed our Facebook Live event on March 4th, 2021 with top Michigan attorney Akiva Goldman, feel free to watch. You can see what others were asking who may be in the same situation as you. Follow us on Facebook and subscribe to Goldman And Associates Michigan Law Firm on Youtube so you never miss a livestream or giveaway! This is a must watch video for anyone who has questions about Family Law and wants to know more … Read More
[Video] – Is There A Difference Between Child Custody & Parenting Time In Michigan?
Child Custody generally has to deal with where the children are, where they are sleeping, and where they are living. When there is a situation where one parent has custody and the other parent has parenting time, that means that one parent probably has the children Monday-Friday and then with the other parent on alternating weekends or a different day of the week. If you have any questions please give our office a call today for more information. This is … Read More
[Video] – If I Give Up My Parental Rights In Michigan, Do I Still Have To Pay Child Support In Michigan?
The short answer to this question is that you are not off the hook as far as paying child support if you decide to terminate your own parental rights. The court is not going to waive your support just because you decide not to see your child. Generally speaking your personal waiver of your time with your child is not going to discharge your obligation to pay child support. Feel free to reach out to our office today if you … Read More
[Video] – I Want More Parenting Time In Michigan, But I Don’t Want To Rock The Boat With The Other Parent. What Do I Do?
This is a very interesting situation especially when the parents are not married. This involves one parent worried about starting legal proceedings and making things worse. If you feel scared of the other parent, this can be perceived as weakness, you will be walked all over and you will never get more parenting time. You need to immediately contact a skilled attorney and file a petition for joint custody as well as a request for immediate parenting time. If the … Read More
[Video] – How To Handle Divorce For Business Owners & Professionals In Michigan
When you have people who have been married for a long time and have substantial resources like a business, then this divorce case becomes more complicated when compared to a divorce with no assets. If the business was developed during the marriage, then the business is a marital asset that needs to be evaluated and divided. The parties may not agree on the evaluation which can create some difficulty and may involve buying out one party of the business. In … Read More
[Video] – How To Handle A Custody Case That Involves Sexual Abuse Allegations In Michigan
You have to realize that the focus of child custody is what is in the best interest of the child. When the court has to determine who should custody between the mother and father, the court considers a number of factors. If there is a situation where one parent is subjecting the child to any type of abuse, this must be brought to the attention of the court so that they can protect the child if it is happening. Oftentimes … Read More