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In Michigan, establishing paternity is an important step for fathers who want legal rights to their child. Paternity determines a father’s responsibilities and rights, such as custody, visitation, and child support. Fathers can take different steps to establish...
Michigan expanded the Elliott‑Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) in 2023. This change added protections for sexual orientation and gender identity. If you're part of the LGBTQ+ community, this shift affects how courts treat issues like divorce, adoption, and custody. How...
Ending a marriage isn't as confidential as you might like. The fact that you filed, when you filed and the final judgment are all public records in Michigan. Anyone can search county court records and see your divorce records. However, that's only the basic...
People facing seemingly insurmountable issues often try to tackle the biggest problems first. For those facing divorce, child custody negotiations are frequently a top priority. Once they settle parenting matters or when there are no minor children, property division...
You've poured everything into your business — your time, money, name and pride — and now that divorce is on the table, someone wants to dig through your records like it's just another asset. You are not trying to hide anything, but the idea of handing over your...
When the decision to divorce becomes unavoidable, a cascade of questions follows. Who gets the house? How will this affect the children? What happens to retirement accounts? Before these questions can be addressed, however, an even more fundamental decision looms: who...
When couples fall in love and plan for marriage, estate planning is rarely at the top of their minds. Yet, taking the time to identify and protect separate assets before tying the knot is one of the smartest financial decisions a couple can make. Not only does this...
When unmarried parents choose not to be together, figuring out an ideal child custody arrangement can be a challenge. Unlike married couples who go through divorce proceedings, unmarried parents must establish legal rights and responsibilities concerning their...
When parents divorce or separate, they generally have to share responsibility for their children. Shared parental responsibilities force parents to divide their time with their children. They may have to consult with one another when making major decisions about their...
Dividing property during a divorce is often a difficult experience. While people understand that they have to share their resources with their spouses, it can be hard to watch the net worth of the household shrink rapidly. Certain types of assets may be particularly...