Few issues in divorce create more false confidence than alimony. Many spouses walk into negotiations believing the outcome is obvious: long marriage equals support, short marriage equals none, or bad behavior equals punishment. In reality, some of the strongest-looking alimony positions lose—not because the law is unfair, but because Michigan’s spousal support analysis is discretionary, … Read more
Many Michigan families want real estate to pass smoothly to loved ones without probate and without losing control during life. We meet clients in Troy, Shelby Township, and across Oakland and Macomb Counties who want to retain ownership, retain the right to sell, and avoid the court process at death. A Lady Bird deed, also … Read more
Relocation with children after divorce or a custody order is one of the hardest issues family law attorneys face. Even when a move makes genuine sense—a better job, a stronger support system, a safer neighborhood, a remarriage requiring a cross-country move—good relocation cases still lose. That doesn’t mean the law is arbitrary. It means Michigan’s … Read more
Elder abuse is a hidden crisis affecting thousands of Michigan seniors every year. In Monroe County, families face the same risks as communities across Southeast Michigan—physical abuse, neglect, emotional manipulation, and financial exploitation that can devastate vulnerable adults and drain lifetimes of savings. The good news is that Michigan law provides meaningful protections for seniors … Read more
When Metro Detroit families begin estate planning, one of the most important decisions they face is whether to use a revocable living trust, an irrevocable trust, or some combination of both. Each type of trust serves different purposes, and choosing the wrong one can mean missing out on important benefits or creating unintended tax consequences. … Read more
In a military divorce, the most valuable asset is often invisible until it’s gone. Retirement pay, disability elections, and survivor benefits don’t sit in a bank account—but decisions made during divorce can determine whether tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars will ever be paid at all. Unlike civilian divorces, military divorces operate at the … Read more
If something happened to you tomorrow, who would raise your children? More importantly, who has the legal authority to make that decision—you, or a Michigan probate judge who has never met your family? Without proper estate planning documents, the answer is the judge. Michigan law does not automatically transfer custody to grandparents, siblings, or anyone … Read more
For business owners, executives, and professionals, divorce isn’t just emotionally disruptive—it can threaten the very assets that generate income, fund retirement, and support future opportunities. When a closely held business, investment portfolio, or professional practice is on the line, the stakes are fundamentally different. High-asset divorces demand more than rough estimates and rules of thumb. … Read more
Why Prenuptial Agreements Matter In Michigan Estate Planning Many people think of prenuptial agreements only in the context of divorce. In our Michigan estate planning practice, we see something very different. Prenuptial agreements are often used to protect families, clarify expectations, and coordinate an estate plan well before a crisis occurs. They are especially important … Read more
In Michigan, living together and raising a child does not make you legal parents in the eyes of the law. There is no “common-law custody,” no automatic visitation rights, and no obligation to support a child—unless paternity has been formally established. This reality catches many unmarried parents off guard. Fathers who have been present since … Read more
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