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As a parent who has more time with the children every month, you contribute a lot of your personal energy and income toward their maintenance and needs. Although your ex pays support, it likely pales in comparison to what you do to support your children. When you...
As a business owner, there are all kinds of estate planning documents that could help you protect yourself and your business. Many of these documents are typical of all good estate plans, but there are some additional documents that can aim to protect your business...
You and your partner have been together for many years, but you never felt the need to get married. You want to make sure that not doing so won’t negatively impact your partner’s right to make medical decisions for you or to get assets from your estate if you pass...
Going through a divorce can be a complex endeavor. Between dividing assets and negotiating spousal support, it can seem like there is a lot to accomplish before your divorce is complete. In Michigan, spousal support, formerly called “alimony,” can be temporary or...
There's a saying that in marriage, each spouse should have something of value to bring to the table. However, it is common for one spouse to have more resources or to have become more financially established than the other before marriage. That doesn't mean the...
Every divorce has unique components, but LGBTQ divorces can be more complicated than heterosexual ones. Michigan state law guides the process of separating the lives of spouses. Whether a couple negotiates a settlement outside of court or litigates in front of a...
Probate litigation is straightforward when no one at court contests a will. Michigan gives its residents the right to expose errors or flaws in a person’s will. These examinations only happen once the estate owner who wrote the will dies. Be it in the eyes of spouses...
If you are going through a divorce in Michigan, you will have to contend with your property being divided between you and your spouse. Of course, there is a difference between property you owned before your marriage and property you acquired after. You may wonder what...
LGBTQ couples who are planning for the future may feel uncomfortable with the concept of estate planning. However, planning for the future doesn't have to feel scary. Following the tips you're about to see could mean peace of mind in the future for you and your...
Michigan is one of just five states that recognizes what is known as a Lady Bird deed. This is a tool that can be useful in estate planning. It can be a way of passing on real estate without having that property go through probate. What is a Lady Bird deed? When you...