When one parent stops making required child support payments to the other, it can create significant financial challenges for the parent who relies on those payments to meet their children’s needs. While some delinquent parents may have...
You don’t always have the option of filing for divorce first in Michigan. However, when you do, it’s crucial to consider the potential advantages and how to make the most of them. One significant advantage of filing for divorce first is that the...
Seeking sole custody of your child in Michigan can be a challenging process. Here is what you need to know about obtaining sole custody in our state. When a Court Will Consider Giving Sole Custody Michigan courts prioritize the best interests of...
In family law, 50/50 custody—also known as joint physical custody or shared parenting—refers to an arrangement where children spend equal or nearly equal time with both parents. This typically involves alternating weeks, splitting each week, or...
A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract that couples sign before marriage. It outlines how they will handle property, debt, and financial matters if they divorce. In Michigan, the law recognizes prenuptial agreements as long as both spouses sign...
A legal guardian can help minors and incapacitated adults meet their needs and make their lives easier. However, there are times when it’s necessary to end or change a guardianship. These situations include cases where the ward (the person for whom the guardian cares) regains their mental and/or physical capacity or when the guardian neglects their duties or takes advantage…
In the last year and a half, which parent has child custody has dictated which parent receives a significant amount of support from the federal government. These tax credits and relief payments can be a real lifeline for parents who are struggling to get by, but the process has been enormously confusing for parents, leading to a lot of disputes.…
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 their own businesses though and earn their money through their businesses. However, owning a business also means that…
Changing family situations may require an examination of their legal relationships. Michigan law allows stepparent adoption that can cement a stepparent’s role in the family. General requirements Stepparents may seek court approval for adoption after they assume a parenting role. Adoption can occur at any time. But a child over 14 years old must agree to the adoption. The spouse…