09/ 10
When a divorce in Sterling Heights involves children, it will also include child custody hearings. Michigan courts always encourage parents to attempt to come to an agreement on their own. If they can do so, and the agreement is fair to both parties, the courts will usually approve it. Unfortunately, many parents cannot come to an agreement and so, it…
07/ 30
When a divorce involves children, the parents typically know issues such as child custody and child support are going to be a part of the proceedings. However, they often do not know what those proceedings entail, which makes it more difficult once they begin. One factor involved in these proceedings is the Friend of the Court (FOC). The FOC plays…
04/ 16
Michigan couples who have children and decide to get divorced often opt to have a right of first refusal clause in their parenting plans. These provisions help parents capitalize on the time that they can spend with their children by requiring parents who need the services of a babysitter or a daycare center to give the other parent the option…
04/ 02
On January 1st, the tax overhaul law, known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), officially went into effect. The passage of this law had a number of important consequences, but one of the most critical involved alimony and how it is calculated for tax deduction purposes. To learn more about this law and how it could affect your…
01/ 29
If you are facing the possibility of divorce and you have a child, you are probably concerned about how child custody will be determined. This is one of the hardest issues to resolve when going through a divorce. While there may be many other issues involved in a divorce, most parents are extremely concerned about the well-being of their children.…
11/ 27
When you are working through a divorce, you typically work with a lawyer. Your lawyer is your advocate in a variety of ways. His or her job is to protect your rights, promote your interests, and help you reach a favorable outcome with your divorce. What does this really mean? What does a divorce lawyers really do for his…
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