On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Mar 25, 2020 | Family Law
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...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Aug 28, 2019 | Family Law
Filing for divorce can be a complicated process, especially when there are children involved. Matters of determining child custody and setting child support are necessary to include in the final divorce settlement. Child support is designed to minimize the effect...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Aug 11, 2019 | Family Law
You may have questions about child support during your divorce. Perhaps your friends, associates and family members have told you that the court will keep tabs on how you spend the money. Your ex may have said you are supposed to provide him or her with receipts or...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Jul 3, 2019 | Family Law
Going through a divorce can be overwhelming, not only for the couple who is terminating their marriage, but for the children who are unwilling participants of the separation. It can be extremely difficult for kids to transition from a two-parent family and household...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Jun 9, 2019 | Family Law
Preparing to adopt is an exciting time and one that also brings unique challenges for you and your family. If you already have children living in your home, you will need to help them prepare for the addition of a new family member who will undoubtedly have a...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | May 15, 2019 | Family Law
During a divorce in Michigan, it is necessary to divide shared property fairly between you and your ex-spouse. Some assets may be easier to divide than others. For example, with a shared checking or standard savings account, it may be a simple matter of closing the...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Apr 16, 2019 | Family Law
Many people in Michigan may have a narrow perception of what constitutes harassment. In fact, harassment encompasses a broad range of different behaviors. Many of these behaviors can involve criminal punishment. Some may carry felony charges, while others are...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Mar 17, 2019 | Family Law
Even though your divorce has been finalized for some time now and you and your ex have had a smooth ride with the child custody agreement that was arranged, you have been considering relocating to somewhere else. Now, you are wondering whether or not the courts...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Mar 3, 2019 | Family Law
As a parent going through a divorce in Michigan, you should keep in mind that you, your spouse and the court system all want what is in the best interests of your children. Generally speaking, the law presumes that close contact with both parents is in every...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Feb 5, 2019 | Family Law
If you want to end your marriage, you have two main options in Michigan. You can get a divorce or an annulment. However, you need to be aware that an annulment is not an option for everyone. In fact, it is very limited. According to VeryWell Mind, the court issues...
