What Should I Do When an Ex Violates a Court Order?

What Should I Do When an Ex Violates a Court Order?

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...
Things That Impact How Much I Pay in Child Support 

Things That Impact How Much I Pay in Child Support 

Photo by choi dongsu on iStock When parents are no longer together, one of them may be ordered to pay child support to help with the costs of raising children. This type of court-ordered payment may be required in paternity or custody cases, divorce proceedings, or...
Dealing with Probate: How an Attorney Makes It Easy

Dealing with Probate: How an Attorney Makes It Easy

Photo by mohd izzuan on iStock “We had to probate the estate – it was a lot of work!” 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...
How Do Michigan Courts Determine Physical Custody?

How Do Michigan Courts Determine Physical Custody?

Photo by: designer491 on iStock 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? It’s a question that can keep you up at night, so...
Have Your Say Through a Power of Attorney

Have Your Say Through a Power of Attorney

Photo By AmnajKhetsamtip on iStock 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...