Every divorce has unique components, but LGBTQ divorces can be more complicated than heterosexual ones. Michigan state law guides the process of separating the lives of spouses. Whether a couple negotiates a settlement outside of court or litigates in front of a...
Year: 2021
Challenging a will in Michigan
Probate litigation is straightforward when no one at court contests a will. Michigan gives its residents the right to expose errors or flaws in a person’s will. These examinations only happen once the estate owner who wrote the will dies. Be it in the eyes of spouses...
Can your inheritance be considered marital property in a divorce?
If you are going through a divorce in Michigan, you will have to contend with your property being divided between you and your spouse. Of course, there is a difference between property you owned before your marriage and property you acquired after. You may wonder what...
Three legacy planning concerns for aging LGBTQ couples
LGBTQ couples who are planning for the future may feel uncomfortable with the concept of estate planning. However, planning for the future doesn't have to feel scary. Following the tips you're about to see could mean peace of mind in the future for you and your...
A Lady Bird deed and its role in your estate plan
Michigan is one of just five states that recognizes what is known as a Lady Bird deed. This is a tool that can be useful in estate planning. It can be a way of passing on real estate without having that property go through probate. What is a Lady Bird deed? When you...
Michigan updates child support formula for 2021
Every parent knows that the cost of raising a child goes up from time to time. Costs of childcare rise, as do grocery costs, medical costs, clothing costs and housing costs. So, every four years, Michigan updates its child support formula for parents. For 2021, the...
Is Michigan a no-fault divorce state?
A significant number of marriages end in divorce, and spouses headed toward a dissolution may wonder about the requirements for divorce in Michigan. In previous decades, spouses sued based on fault. Today, Michigan follows no such conditions as the state provides for...
6 big estate planning mistakes to avoid
When you decide to make a will and estate plan, the task ahead of you can feel overwhelming. How are you going to decide who gets what and who should manage distributing your assets? If you aren’t strategic in your estate planning, you could make a mistake that could...