Your estate plan is the last form of legal protection available to you when you die or you have a health emergency that leaves you unconscious or incapacitated. While there are only so many different documents that you can include in an estate plan, there are an...
Year: 2022
What help is available when your ex is behind on child support?
As a parent who has more time with the children every month, you contribute a lot of your personal energy and income toward their maintenance and needs. Although your ex pays support, it likely pales in comparison to what you do to support your children. When you...
What estate planning documents do business owners need?
As a business owner, there are all kinds of estate planning documents that could help you protect yourself and your business. Many of these documents are typical of all good estate plans, but there are some additional documents that can aim to protect your business...
Estate planning for unmarried couples
You and your partner have been together for many years, but you never felt the need to get married. You want to make sure that not doing so won’t negatively impact your partner’s right to make medical decisions for you or to get assets from your estate if you pass...
What do most people get wrong about spousal support?
Going through a divorce can be a complex endeavor. Between dividing assets and negotiating spousal support, it can seem like there is a lot to accomplish before your divorce is complete. In Michigan, spousal support, formerly called “alimony,” can be temporary or...
How a prenuptial agreement can help you protect your business
There's a saying that in marriage, each spouse should have something of value to bring to the table. However, it is common for one spouse to have more resources or to have become more financially established than the other before marriage. That doesn't mean the...