Avoiding Probate: Strategies for a Smooth Estate Settlement

Avoiding Probate: Strategies for a Smooth Estate Settlement

Photo by Melinda Gimpel on Unsplash Avoiding Probate: Strategies for a Smooth Estate Settlement When it comes to estate planning, probate administration is one of the most complex concepts within the court system—and one that most people would prefer to avoid. It...
Tips for Co-Parenting Successfully After Divorce

Tips for Co-Parenting Successfully After Divorce

Tips for Co-Parenting Successfully After Divorce When it comes to challenges associated with divorce, co-parenting is one of the most difficult. It’s easy to see why. Parents have a natural instinct to protect their children, and even in the most civil divorce case,...
Appointing a Guardian: Navigating the Legal Aspect for Loved Ones

Appointing a Guardian: Navigating the Legal Aspect for Loved Ones

Photo by Johnny Cohen on Unsplash Appointing a Guardian: Navigating the Legal Aspect for Loved Ones Ensuring the well-being and care of minor children is a paramount concern for parents, especially in unforeseen circumstances where they may be unable to fulfill their...
Understanding the Probate Process in Michigan

Understanding the Probate Process in Michigan

Understanding the Probate Process in Michigan Following the loss of a loved one, the most important thing to do is read their will—if they have one—and determine who was named as its executor. Sometimes this individual is also referred to as the personal...
Navigating Child Custody Agreements: A Guide for Parents in Michigan

Navigating Child Custody Agreements: A Guide for Parents in Michigan

Navigating Child Custody Agreements: A Guide for Parents in Michigan Michigan has been a no-fault divorce state since 1970, making it easier for couples to divorce since couples no longer need a reason to get divorced. Unfortunately, couples who had children during...
How Paternity is Established

How Paternity is Established

How Paternity is Established   Some of the most frequent questions we receive as family law attorneys relate to paternity, and it’s not a surprise. 50% of marriages end in divorce after about a decade, and Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. Since the divorce...