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What You Need To Know About Guardianship In Michigan [Video]

What You Need To Know About Guardianship In Michigan – (248) 588-3333 Guardianship comes about when an individual needs to take care of another individual. There is a huge difference between power of attorney and guardianship. Guardianship is a probate proceeding, and it’s more expensive because it’s a much more involved matter. The court will do a few things to determine guardianship; The court will set up a hearing to determine whether or not that person needs a guardian and … Read More

What Should I Do If I Lose My Parental Rights In Michigan? [Video]

What Should I Do If I Lose My Parental Rights In Michigan? – (248) 588-3333 If your rights have been terminated by a court order, then you should contact an attorney immediately to discuss your options. When people say that their parental rights have been terminated, it is important to remember that only the Judge can decide if you can or cannot see your kids. This decision isn’t left up to the other parent. If you have questions about parental … Read More

What You Need To Know About Parental Kidnapping In Michigan [Video]

What You Need To Know About Parental Kidnapping In Michigan – (248) 588-3333 Some are under the impression that they cannot kidnap their own children, however that is not true. In most cases when you hear your phone go off with an amber alert about a missing child, it’s a situation where a parent is engaged in parental kidnapping. If you are in a situation where your child is supposed to be returned to your care and they are not, … Read More

What Am I Supposed To Do If I’m Being Falsely Accused Of Domestic Violence In Michigan? [Video]

What Am I Supposed To Do If I’m Being Falsely Accused Of Domestic Violence In Michigan? – (248) 588-3333 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 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. If you are being falsely accused, give us a … Read More

What Am I Supposed To Do If I’m Being Falsely Accused Of Child Abuse In Michigan? [Video]

What Am I Supposed To Do If I’m Being Falsely Accused Of Child Abuse In Michigan? – (248) 588-3333 If you are being falsely accused of child abuse, you have to make sure to get ahead of this where it doesn’t look like you and the other parent are fighting regarding the safety of the child. If your ex calls you and questions you about abuse, your response should be there has been no abuse and if you think there … Read More

How Do I Avoid Losing My Savings During A Divorce In Michigan [Video]

How Do I Avoid Losing My Savings During A Divorce In Michigan – (248) 588-3333 There are a lot of ways to lose your savings during a divorce in Michigan. Odds are that your savings will be a marital asset and will be subject for division. When this happens, this means that you and your spouse will receive a piece of the savings. If the divorce hasn’t started and you are concerned that your spouse will take money from your … Read More

If Assets Are In My Spouse’s Name, Am I Entitled To Them? [Video]

If Assets Are In My Spouse’s Name, Am I Entitled To Them? – (248) 588-3333 It is important to remember that in a divorce in Michigan, it is not about if it is in your name or your spouse’s name, it is more about when the asset was acquired. If the asset was purchased during your marriage, then this becomes a marital asset which is subject for division. If the asset was purchased before the marriage, then that would be … Read More

What Should I Do If The Other Parent Is Abusing The Child [Video]

What Should I Do If The Other Parent Is Abusing The Child – (248) 588-3333 If you think that the other parent is abusing your child, you have to remember that this needs to be handled very carefully. Everyone has a different definition of abuse, but if you believe your child has been a victim of physical abuse, then you need to go before a judge and limit the parenting time. In order to do this, then the court will … Read More

What Fathers Should & Shouldn’t Do In A Custody Battle In Michigan [Video]

What Fathers Should & Shouldn’t Do In A Custody Battle In Michigan – (248) 588-3333 Custody battles can be extremely difficult especially if you aren’t married to the mother, there is a presumption of custody in favor of the mother. If you want to try and assert custody, then you should focus on your strengths and what you bring to the table to help your child. Many people think in order to win a custody battle you need to tear … Read More

Why Significant Assets In Michigan Require A High Asset Divorce Attorney [Video]

Why Significant Assets In Michigan Require A High Asset Divorce Attorney – (248) 588-3333 It is extremely beneficial and important to hire a law firm who handles high asset divorces on a consistent basis rather than hiring someone to process papers and think that this is more cost effective. If you hire a law firm that isn’t accustomed to handling cases that involve millions of dollars, high value properties or other assets, then you run the risk of this being … Read More