An established custodial environment is a child’s stable home life with a parent or other caregiver who provides guidance, discipline, daily care and comfort over time. In Michigan custody cases, a court’s finding that this environment already exists can raise the...
While a second marriage can bring excitement and happiness, it can also create challenges. These often involve children from past relationships, retirement benefits, personal assets or existing businesses. A prenuptial agreement can explain how a couple intends to...
Stocks often represent years of saving and long-term financial planning. Whether purchased through a brokerage account or received as part of an employer compensation package, they can make up a significant portion of a couple's wealth. It is important for couples in...
For many couples, conversation about marriage is equally important as conversation about money. In East Lansing, where many students, recent graduates and young professionals carry student loan debt, it is common for couples to have questions about how a student loan...
In child custody disputes in Michigan, the court's decision is generally guided by one principle: the "best interests of the child." Under the Michigan Child Custody Act, judges must evaluate 12 specific factors before issuing an order. The 12 best interest factors...
In many high-asset divorces in Michigan, businesses, diverse investment portfolios and significant real estate holdings are often at stake. If you find yourself in this situation, you will need more than standard legal advice throughout the process. It is essential to...
The divorce process generally requires a division of property. Unless spouses have clear marital agreements in place, they typically need to divide any assets that they purchased and income that they earned during the marriage. The rule that applies during property...
You are about to get married, and you have decided you want to use a prenuptial agreement. Maybe you are a business owner, and you want to ensure that your business is protected from a potential divorce in the future. Maybe you have far more assets than your...
When parents in Michigan divorce, they typically share custody afterward. They need to see each other frequently to exchange custody and communicate regularly about their children. Sometimes, one spouse plans to move on, which may require moving away from the...
You may have heard people caution against marrying too young. They often warn that many of these young marriages ultimately end up in divorce. Parents may tell their young adult children to wait longer, for example, before tying the knot. But are there any statistics...