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Changing family circumstances can be a powerful motivator. Many people only start thinking about estate planning after getting married or having children. As an individual's family and financial circumstances shift, they may need to make changes to their estate plans...
Some couples have a hard time agreeing about property division matters when they divorce. For other couples, the biggest hurdle the face is the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. Child support sits at the intersection of those two issues. Child...
Every individual preparing for divorce is managing unique circumstances. The length of the marriage, their earning potential and other specific factors from the marriage can influence the outcome. For many couples in Michigan, the most contentious aspect of a pending...
If a Michigan court finds a pattern of domestic violence, it can seriously impact who gets custody of a child. Judges want to protect children and often limit the parental rights of someone accused of domestic violence, even if they haven't been found guilty in a...
Parents usually have to share responsibility for their children. When married couples divorce, they typically negotiate plans so that they can share custody of their children. Each parent receives a certain portion of parenting time, and the parents have to cooperate...
Most personal resources are at risk during divorce proceedings. State equitable distribution statutes require that spouses divide the property and income they acquired during the marriage when they divorce. Some assets can be difficult to address because people have...
There are two different general paths for an estate to take through probate court. The first involves probate proceedings guided by an estate plan. When the decedent had the foresight to draft a will or fund a trust prior to their passing, the documents they...
The idea of marriage has lost some of its luster in modern society. With relatively high divorce rates and fewer legal benefits derived from marrying, many couples choose to avoid marriage. They may have children together or buy a home together without involving the...
Many estates move through the probate process with minimal issues. The testator may have left a thorough estate plan, which allows the family to easily follow their wishes. They may not have drafted a will, in which case state law determines how their personal...
Many committed couples decide to buy homes together. Acquiring a house is often a priority for newly-married couples. People who do not intend to marry may also decide to buy together. Doing so can be more cost-effective than renting, and the couple can acquire equity...