Family Law

What happens when a step-parent and a parent get divorced? A step-parent may have parented a child since infancy, but they may not have any legal rights to continue to do so. That doesn't mean that a step-parent will need to take a step back, merely that legal avenues...

No matter how bad you may need it, a fast divorce does not usually occur in the state of Michigan. Michigan divorces take a minimum of 60 days to process and even longer if children are involved. Fortunately, you can utilize interim orders to expedite certain actions...

Courts go to great lengths to protect child welfare after a divorce. That is why many people struggle to reduce child support. However, you may decrease child support under the right circumstances. Grounds for a Decrease Courts are usually reluctant to decrease child...

Divorce should never impact a parent-child relationship. Parents must work to maintain a safe and nourishing environment for their children, even amid divorce. Creating a successful co-parenting agreement helps ensure this goal is satisfied. Learn how you and your ex...

When couples decide to divorce, their thoughts typically focus on what life will be like once the marriage is over. Some individuals may want to move on into new relationships shortly after the divorce process begins. However, you need to know what is and is not...

After you finalize your divorce, you and your ex-spouse will have a child visitation agreement, which was approved by the court, and everyone swore to obey it. So what happens when your ex occasionally withholds visitation-time from you? What should you do? Here is a...

If you are considering divorce or have already filed, one of your first questions will surround when to make financial decisions. After all, dividing assets after a marriage is never easy, and the process comes with many difficult questions. Not sure how to proceed...

Divorce mediation can empower you and your soon-to-be-ex to leave the marriage on your own terms. It's not for everyone, but when it works, it can be a more amicable, peaceful, and even happier way to end things. In a sense, it also helps you get started on the next...

A divorce is a long process, most often beginning with separate maintenance. Some couples overlook the separate maintenance portion of a divorce. Separate maintenance is an important part of the divorce process, so it is important for you to fully understand what a separation entails. The following are some things you should know about a separate maintenance. What Is Separate…

If you are considering divorce, your first step might be to separate for a period of time before making a final decision. In Michigan, the courts legally recognize separate maintenance as a form of separation. Are you thinking about pursuing a separation from your spouse? You may find that separate maintenance is advantageous for you and your spouse for these…