Fowlerville Michigan Family Law Blog
What small business owners in Livingston County need to know about divorce
After years of hard work, you have built your business into a success. However, your marriage is on the rocks, and divorce looks like a real possibility. Michigan is an equitable distribution state. That means when a married couple in Michigan divorces, the spouses...
What estate planning documents do I need?
Estate planning is essential for anyone with assets, regardless of their age or their assets. An estate plan allows you to have peace of mind by putting your affairs in order in the event of your death, or if you suffer unforeseen injuries or illnesses that lead to...
Parents play a vital role in the juvenile justice system
Michigan youth may find themselves in the juvenile justice system for breaking the law or committing an offense like truancy or a curfew violation. We have guided juvenile offenders and their parents through criminal cases. The Association for Children’s Mental Health...
One size does not fit all in estate planning
Forbes explains how your estate planning needs may change over time. Michigan residents may find it valuable to periodically revisit and refine their estate plans based on evolving family circumstances. We have helped clients design estate plans to meet their...
Supporting children through infidelity and divorce
Young Michigan children and preteens are still developing strategies for handling their emotions. When their parents clash with accusations of infidelity, kids frequently internalize their reactions. Children bear no responsibility for their parents’ decisions to...
Do you know how to talk to your family about your estate plans?
Despite feeling uncomfortable thinking about your death, you pushed through and write your estate plan. While that is cause for celebration, let your loved ones know about said plan. Fidelity explains the importance of sharing the contents of your estate with friends...
Do you have reasonable cause to change your custody order?
Michigan parents often fight over child custody. The court often makes the final decision for custody orders. The court is also aware of the fact that life circumstances do not always stay the same. What they ruled at the time of your divorce may not always be the...
How do you pick the right executor for your estate?
Michigan residents like you who are starting to work on your estate or will have several things to do first. Among them is choosing an executor. This is one of the key pieces to managing your estate. They will handle your matters after you pass away. Because of that,...
Why are your Miranda rights so important?
If you enjoy movies and TV shows featuring good guys against bad guys, you probably have heard fictional law enforcement officers give the Miranda warning to people they arrest. But while you may know the Miranda warning by heart, you likely fail to recognize its...
Should you establish a special needs trust for your disabled child?
If you have a special needs child, you have a lot on your plate. Depending on his or her specific disability and the severity thereof, you may spend considerable time seeing to his or her needs. But who will care for him or her if (s)he outlives you? Establishing a...
