In a parenting time arrangement, one parent is in charge of picking up the child. The other parent follows suit and makes plans for the child’s return. This works well in most circumstances. The parents cooperate with one another. There are instances where one parent decides to keep the child. My ex took my child without consent and won’t return him. Click here to watch the video on My Ex Took My Child Without Consent and Won’t Return Him These … Read More →

Stay away from fighting over spoons and knives during a tough divorce. In Michigan, it’s important to pick your battles in a divorce. The expense of legal representation in your divorce case will increase. It makes no sense to pay your attorney $300 to $400 to defend an item you bought at $69.95.  Click here to watch the video Are You Fighting Over Spoons and Knives in Your Michigan Divorce? Fight for a sentimental cause. Do not struggle for something … Read More →

Dealing with false allegations in legal proceedings presents a complex task. These scenarios often need a nuanced approach. Ethical considerations blend with strategic decision-making. You need the expertise of a perjury lawyer. An advocate for the falsely accused. Understand how your lawyers should handle false allegations and pleadings. Click here to watch the video on How Your Lawyers Should Handle False Allegations and Pleadings You need to respond to such allegations. It demands a multi-faceted approach. You need knowledge of … Read More →

Are you worried that you will need to pay your ex $1000s in alimony? You should worry. After you’ve already accepted that divorce is inevitable. The need for alimony should be apparent. Unexpected costs result from this. Alimony can affect your future financial security.  There is a process for determining alimony. With a longer marriage, alimony is more likely to be discussed. The length of the marriage is one element taken into account. The spouses’ different levels of income. The … Read More →

Splitting the assets. Are you getting your fair share of the marital assets? The general rule in Michigan is to split marital assets fairly or equally. The goal is to be fair, thus it will be equitable and occasionally equal. Click here to watch the video on Splitting the Assets, Are You Getting Your Fair Share? What is fair might not always be equal. A bank account may have had $30K before the marriage and now has $50K. The $20K … Read More →

Who gets to stay in a house during the divorce process?  In Michigan, the court will not let either spouse waste marital estate. It forbids the parties from supporting two different dwellings. Two separate dwellings mean paying for two separate living expenses. You won’t like the court’s logic in this. You two are going to stay together in the house, which will be uncomfortable. Click here to watch the video Who Gets to Stay in a House During the Divorce … Read More →

Blackmail.  Spouse is threatening you with inappropriate pictures and/or videos. Unless you act now, the children will see the photographs. Your ex-spouse will show the kids your inappropriate images if you don’t give in. Those offensive photos or videos are being held over your head by your ex. Those inappropriate images are acting as a lever.  Click here to watch the video on Spouse Threatening With Inappropriate Pictures and/or Videos of You If you give in to the blackmail, your … Read More →

When one party is given custody and the other is not, it does not imply that matters are resolved. The parent who has primary custody may interfere. What is custodial interference? Click here to watch the video What Is Custodial Interference in Michigan? The custodial parent has discretion on many things. Including altering the timetable of activities involving the kids. The other parent’s parenting time may be disrupted by the altered schedule. A custodial parent can schedule activities to interfere … Read More →