Transferring money to a family member’s account during a marriage. Doing this before a divorce can raise big questions. It’s a challenge to figure out if this is a fair move or an attempt to hide assets. This practice can skew the fair division of property in a divorce. The main challenge is detecting these transfers. Deciding how they should affect the divorce outcome. In Michigan divorces, the puzzle gets tricky when money moves between family members. Is it just … Read More →

Facing the courtroom in a family law case can be tough. When the gavel falls, and the decision doesn’t go your way, it can be a hard pill to swallow. You might think, “Can I challenge this?” The answer is yes, through an appeal. But be warned; it’s not just about being unhappy with the outcome. You need a solid legal reason to appeal, and time is not your friend here. You have a small window to act, and the … Read More →

Divorce is a major life change, and it’s not easy. You have to deal with legal matters, emotional turmoil, co-parenting, and financial uncertainty. It’s even harder if you have children because you need to protect them from the drama. Click here to watch the video on How To Successfully Survive a Divorce The key to surviving divorce is to have perspective and be prepared. Get a lawyer who you trust and who shares your values. Make a financial plan. And … Read More →

When a parent disappears from a child’s life, it leaves more than an emotional void. It creates legal challenges too. Seeking full custody becomes a mission. It’s a mission to provide stability for the children left behind with the other parent. The absence not only tugs at heartstrings. It entangles you in legal battles. In Michigan, courts juggle many factors. It ranges from the well-being of the child to the rights of an absentee parent. It’s not only about who … Read More →

Sometimes, parents don’t take care of their kids the way they should. They might not feed them, keep them safe, or spend time with them. A special court can decide that the parent should no longer make decisions about the child’s life. This having your parental rights taken away. Click here to watch the video on Can I Terminate Parental Rights If My Ex Has Been Out of Child’s Life If a parent doesn’t spend time with their kid, they … Read More →

  A restraining order can drain the emotions out of people. It impedes your ability to see your children. Add the legal complexity to the mix. Now you have the promise of frustration going your way. Parents find themselves grappling with the legalities of the order. Dealing with the heartache of separation from their kids. The initial shock can lead to confusion. A sense of helplessness overwhelms you. This question lingers in the back of your head. What should I … Read More →

What factors does the court weigh while deciding custody? People will speak with a child custody attorney in Michigan and provide a list of facts. My former partner did this. My spouse desires that. That’s what my spouse says. I desire to change custody. I get what you’re saying, but these are the rules, lawyers will respond. What do judges consider before awarding custody in Michigan? Click here to watch the video on What Do Judges Consider Before Awarding Custody. … Read More →

Sometimes, when couples get divorced, one person may need financial help from the other to get by. It’s important to know that this help, called alimony, isn’t just for women. Men can also receive alimony under certain conditions. These conditions depend on a few things. Click here to watch the video on Under What Conditions Can a Man Receive Alimony First, how long the couple has been married matters. Longer marriages make it more likely for men to receive alimony. … Read More →

If you are wondering if the life insurance payout you have received is subject to division keep on reading. Divorce has its own way of looking at different types of life insurance policies. Term life insurance policies are often marital property. Whole life insurance policies may have marital and non-marital components. The court may also consider the funding of the policy. The deceased may have a wish on how to divide the proceeds. Click here to watch the video on … Read More →

Emotions can run high. Decisions are life-altering in divorce proceedings. The finalization of a divorce decree marks the end of one chapter. The beginning of another. A divorce decree is a final outcome, in Michigan Family Law as in many jurisdictions. It is the document that embodies the court’s final ruling. A well-written answer to the various important aspects of the divorce. It encompasses issues like spousal support, child custody, property division, and more. The court issues this decree. It’s … Read More →