If convicted of domestic violence, will that cause you to lose custody of your children? The presence of domestic violence is one of the 12 Best Interest of the Child factors that the court must consider before granting any type of custody determination. When deciding, the court weighs the many factors, and domestic violence is one of those factors. However it is one out of twelve factors, meaning even if you are convicted doesn’t necessarily mean you will automatically lose … Read More
[Video] – How A Domestic Violence Charge Will Impact Custody
Can I Get Guardianship Over My Own Parents In Michigan?
By law, the term guardianship is used to describe a person who is appointed by the court to manage another’s personal affairs due to an issue that does not allow the other to do so properly. This usually applies to elderly people that cannot take care of themselves anymore or minors that don’t have parents. The purpose of appointing a guardian is to offer protection that the other person may not be able to offer themselves. Can I Get Guardianship … Read More
[Video] – How A Domestic Violence Charge Can Affect Your Divorce & Custody Case In Michigan
Although Michigan is a no-fault state for divorce, incidents of domestic violence are considered fault, and this fault should be considered when dividing marital assets, spousal support and determining custody. In a custody case, one of the elements that the court might evaluate to determine what is in the best interest of the child is whether there is domestic violence in the household. Domestic violence at the very least is a misdemeanor where someone could potentially go to jail. In … Read More
[Video] – How A Domestic Violence Charge Affects Child Custody Arrangements In Michigan
Many times either during a marriage or even if there is no marriage, parties end up fighting over custody arrangements. This leads the court to determine what is in the best interests of the children. One of the factors that the court looks into when determining proper custody arrangements is domestic violence. You have to be mindful that one party may try to bait you into a potential domestic violence situation so that the other person could have a stronger … Read More
[Video] – Falsely Accused of Domestic Violence In The State of Michigan
Sometimes in a divorce or custody matter, one person will accuse the other of domestic violence. It could be a legitimate accusation, and it could also be false. If you are accused of domestic violence it is not something to be taken lightly. Ultimately, this could impact your ability to see your children. How do I prove my innocence if I didn’t commit this offense? In order to prove your innocence, there must be weakness in the prosecution case. A … Read More
[Video] – Domestic Violence and How It Impacts Spousal Support In The State of Michigan
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
[Video] – Custody and Domestic Violence in The State of Michigan
There are a dozen factors that the court uses to determine what is in the best interest of the child. If one person in the household has a history of domestic violence then the court may give custody to the other person. The fact of domestic violence does not necessarily disqualify you from receiving custody. The court will examine the details of the domestic violence charge and when it happened among other factors. With our attorneys at Goldman and Associates … Read More
[Video] What Is Domestic Violence?
“A pattern of controlling behaviors, some of which are criminal, that includes but is not limited to physical assaults, sexual assaults, emotional abuse, isolation, economic coercion, threats, stalking and intimidation. These behaviors are used by the batterer in an effort to control the intimate partner. The behavior may be directed at others with the effect of controlling the intimate partner.” What people do not often realize is once the police get involved in your domestic violence case, you can stop … Read More
Guardianship in Michigan
Thousands of Guardianship and Conservatorship cases are filed every year in The State of Michigan. If you or someone close to you needs information about guardianship this is the blog to read. No matter what position you are in, if you believe you have the need to have guardianship over someone else then it can be done with the right attorney. With good communication and a solid case, your desired outcome is achievable. Here is everything that you need to … Read More
How Probate Works In Michigan
How Probate Works In Michigan Probate is the legal process that takes place after a person dies. The word probate is tossed around so much that people start confusing the word and its meaning gets lost in translation. This blog will run through a basic overview of what probate is and how it affects you. Probate The probate court was established in order to assist individuals in guardianships, and conservatorships, and in a lot of cases the probate court is … Read More