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The creation of a robust estate plan often includes documents intended to support someone during a medical emergency in addition to testamentary documents that only take effect after someone dies. Advanced healthcare directives can provide crucial guidance regarding...
Michigan offers numerous opportunities for hunting. Whether someone is a bow hunter and pursues turkeys to stock their deep freezer or is a seasonal hunter on the watch for a big trophy buck, having a plot of hunting property makes it easier to enjoy one's hobby...
Child custody is a critical aspect of family law that determines the legal rights and responsibilities of parents regarding the care and upbringing of their children. In Michigan, as in many other jurisdictions, the courts prioritize the child’s best interests when...
Child custody issues often cause disputes or stress between co-parents. Even when they’re trying to get along, things just don’t always work out as smoothly as they would like. In some cases, parents actively work against each other because they’re just not on good...
A power of attorney is a document that you can use to grant specific legal power to someone else. This person is then known as your agent. They’re able to take certain actions on your behalf that they wouldn’t have been able to otherwise in the event that you suffer...
It’s frustrating when a co-parent is supposed to make child support payments and they don’t. This scenario happens all too often. In fact, unpaid support is a $10 billion problem in this nation, and it’s estimated that less than half of custodial parents receive all...
The decision to forego marriage doesn't necessarily translate into people bypassing romantic partnerships. It has just become less common for those who are sharing lives and resources to legally formalize their romantic relationships. Not getting legally married means...
It is easy for a family law matter to get away from one of the parents involved. Maybe there was a scheduling snafu and they didn't come to court on the appointed day. Perhaps depression got the better of the parent and they failed to really advocate for themselves....
Probate is the process of validating a person’s estate plan – if they have left one behind – and distributing their assets upon their death. When people name assets in a will and leave them to different heirs and beneficiaries, it is through probate that these assets...
One of the first concerns people voice when they start discussing the practical consequences of divorce is what property they may lose or need to divide with their spouse. Real property and financial assets are often the resources that demand particular attention as...