At its core, this law modernizes how parentage is recognized—especially for LGBTQ+ families and those who grow their families through IVF or other assisted reproductive methods.

When parents separate, one of the biggest ongoing challenges is figuring out how to raise children across two households. In some families, parents are able to communicate well and work together. In others, conflict continues long after the court order is signed.

When someone passes away, the person appointed to handle their estate is often called an executor—now referred to in Michigan as a personal representative. This role carries important responsibilities, and many people accept the position without fully understanding what it involves.

One of the first questions people ask when they’re facing divorce is, “What happens to our money and property?” In Michigan, the answer isn’t as simple as splitting everything 50/50.

The Judgment of Divorce has been finalized. You are moving forward with your life, figuring
out a new custody situation and navigating court-ordered payments from your ex…

When parents are no longer together, one of them may be ordered to pay child support to help with the costs of raising children…

 
When a child is born out of wedlock, or when a mother is uncertain about who their child’s father is, the wrong father could be listed on the birth certificate….

You may have heard a statement like this one from a friend or neighbor after their family member passed away. It’s a sentiment that is shared by many after they had to deal with the court system in order to receive an inheritance…

Whether you are in the middle of a custody proceedings, or you are anticipating some in the
future, you probably wonder: What factors will the judge look at for physical custody?…

One of the most overlooked parts of estate planning is a document that actually helps you
when you’re alive: the Power of Attorney. Most people just consider wills and trusts when they
meet with a lawyer for the first time, so they are often surprised to hear about the importance
of this document…

In Michigan, judges are required to divide assets fairly, which typically starts with a 50/50 distribution of

marital property. But, in some cases, they divide property differently to achieve fairness. The judge will

consider many factors, such as the length of the marriage, each spouse’s financial contributions during

the marriage, and each spouse’s needs.

The relationship between a step-parent and step-child can be a special bond….

If you search “writing my will in Michigan,” you will be inundated with websites and software options for putting together a will all on your own…

The phrase “divorce proceedings” might bring a lot of images to mind. Maybe you picture two people sitting at a conference table, arguing over who gets what…

When a loved one can’t make decisions for themselves, whether it’s because they are a minor, elderly, or disabled, it’s natural to want to step in and help…

When a baby is born, everyone wants what’s best for that child:..

Even when parents do not live together, whether due to divorce or another reason, their child deserves the best physical, emotional, and financial support possible from both parents…

If the worst happens to you, and you leave behind minor children, you’re probably wondering how they will receive their inheritance…

The decision to divorce is never easy. But once you get there, you realize it’s more than just the end of a relationship. It’s…

In the realm of estate planning, the validity of a will can sometimes come under scrutiny, leading to contentious legal…