When you schedule your first meeting with your divorce attorney, you may be uncertain of what questions you should ask. It’s a good idea to prepare a list of questions and concerns in advance to ensure you cover the issues that are important to you…
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When faced with a custody dispute, it can be easy for parents to put their own preferences first. However, the outcome the parents might want isn’t necessarily what is best for the child. The “best interests of the child” is the legal standard…
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Divorce is always difficult, regardless of age. However, those going through a “gray divorce” can face a variety of emotional, legal, and financial challenges. While the attitude toward divorce has changed with each generation, many older adults…
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Child custody issues can be legally, emotionally, and logistically complex. Navigating custody with special needs children can be even more complicated since these matters often involve additional considerations to help ensure the child’s well-bein…
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For many people, pets aren’t just animals — they are an important part of the family. Accordingly, when a couple decides to part ways, who gets to keep the pets in a divorce can be a highly emotional issue. While many people view their pets like…
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Many people mistakenly believe that they must go through a stressful and costly court battle to divorce. But it’s important to be aware that there is a more amicable, efficient, and cost-effective method to part ways than litigation. Mediation allo…
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Life is unpredictable, and circumstances change. What worked in a child custody arrangement a year ago may no longer be in your child’s best interests today. If you or the other parent have experienced a major life change that affects your ability…
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Spousal support, often called alimony, isn’t a one-size-fits-all arrangement. Some payments last only a few months, while others continue for years or even indefinitely. In Michigan, spousal support is designed to provide financial stability after…
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There are two ways a divorce action can be resolved in Michigan — through settlement or at trial. When spouses cannot reach an agreement regarding any of the issues that must be decided (including child custody, property division, alimony, or child…
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Third party custody rights in Michigan can come into play when a child’s biological parents are unable or unwilling to properly care for them. In such cases, the court may award custody to someone else, such as grandparents, stepparents, or another…
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