December, 2020 | Lisa Stern

Month: December 2020

Stepparent adoption requires patience and preparation

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Dec 15, 2020 | parental rights

Adoption takes time and careful preparation. This is true even with stepparent adoption. It is a permanent commitment to the stepchild that comes with all of the rights and responsibilities of a parent, even in the event that the stepparent's marriage with the child’s...

How businesses are divided in a divorce

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Dec 3, 2020 | Firm News

There are different ways that couples in Michigan earn money throughout their marriage. Sometimes both spouses work and earn money, sometimes only one spouse works. Also, some may be employees of another company or independent contractors. Others may be the owners of...