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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...
Traditionally, a prenuptial agreement is simply used as a way to divide assets prior to a marriage or a divorce. The process of crafting a prenuptial agreement helps to define which assets belong to which people and to set financial expectations for the union in...
If you no longer want to be married, divorce is the standard option. You have to go to court, and there might be a waiting period. Couples without children typically require at least 60 days to go from filing initial paperwork to a divorce decree, and couples with...
Adultery or marital infidelity is a violation that can destroy your trust in another person and lead to the end of your relationship. Most people don't treat adultery as seriously as they should, given the psychological and financial damage it can cause for the person...
When parents in Michigan break up or divorce, they have to figure out a way to co-parent following the end of their relationship. Typically, you will either negotiate an arrangement with one another and submit it to the Michigan family courts or ask a judge to create...