Family Law

Divorce is a stressful and often messy process regardless of the circumstances. If one of the spouses suffers from a serious mental illness, it can make this process even [...]

During a divorce in Michigan, the union is dissolved and assets are divided up between the two parties. However when one spouse passes during this process of proceedings, the [...]

Modern divorce cases are far more complex today than they ever have been. Not only are traditional physical assets included in proceedings, but digital ones too. Assets such as [...]

In Michigan, unmarried couples do not receive the automatic legal protections that married partners rely on, making a comprehensive estate plan essential for securing shared assets and ensuring each [...]

Paternity fraud is an awful situation both for fathers and families. This happens when a man is incorrectly identified as the biological father of a child, whether through deceit [...]

When a parent is unexpectedly incarcerated, questions about custody and parental rights quickly come into question. The resulting parental absence can disrupt existing custody arrangements, limit contact with children, [...]

Suing for Sole Custody in Michigan Child custody matters are often emotionally charged and complex. This is especially challenging in cases involving sole custody as it eliminates [...]

Protecting Fathers’ Rights in Michigan While Michigan law recognizes the equal rights of both parents, fathers still face unique challenges in asserting those rights. This is particularly [...]

Important Steps to Take Before Filing for Divorce Couples meet, fall in love, marry, and expect a “happily ever after.” Sadly, for some partners the dream dies [...]

Michigan Courts prioritize parental rights over grandparents’ rights in regards to visitation. In other words, grandparents do not have an automatic right to visit their grandchildren. However, the Court does [...]

Dividing assets in a divorce can be complex, as courts typically categorize property into marital and separate assets. Marital assets—those acquired during the marriage—are subject to division, while separate assets—such [...]

United States’ households changed dramatically over the last 50 years. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that married-couple households count for 47% of all current households in 2024. Back in 1970, [...]