Photo by Alex Cristi on iStock If you’ve recently lost a loved one, you may be hearing the word “probate” a lot and are wondering what it actually means. In simple terms, probate is the legal process of settling someone’s estate after they pass away. That can...
Photo by svetikd on iStock In 2024, Michigan passed a major update to its family law statutes: the Michigan Family Protection Act. At its core, this law modernizes how parentage is recognized—especially for LGBTQ+ families and those who grow their families through...
Photo by Vera_Petrunina on iStock 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...
Photo by nathaphat on iStock Executor Myths, Legal Duties, and Common Mistakes 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...
Photo by M.photostock on iStock 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. Michigan is an equitable distribution state, which...
Photo by Liudmila Chernetska on iStock 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. Things are going smoothly and then, one month, your ex...
