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What Do You Need for a Legal Marriage in Michigan?

The ability to marry is seen as one of the main tenets of life in a free society and, in many respects, forms the bedrock of family law issues. Deciding, and then planning, to marry is viewed as a joyous occasion for an overwhelming majority of couples. Those intending to marry typically do not give much thought to the legal…

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Role of the Friends of the Court in Family Court Matters

For the average person, dealing with the judicial system seems overwhelming and an absolute last resort. However, family law disputes often force people into a courtroom, sometimes against their will. As such, in addition to the Judge assigned to a family law case, Michigan has an agency that assists the Family Division of Circuit Courts with issues related to custody,…

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The Basics of Alimony Law in Michigan

A request for alimony or spousal support can quickly become a highly contentious issue that is not easily settled. Parties typically approach this issue from diametrically-opposed viewpoints that require the intervention of a mediator or judge in order to obtain a resolution. For spouses with little property or low income levels for whom alimony is the only way to realistically…

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Basics of Property Division in a Divorce

Unless you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse own absolutely no property together, division of property is an aspect of your divorce that you will eventually have to confront. Some couples address this issue before it ever arises by executing a premarital agreement or by reaching a mutual agreement on property division once a divorce petition is filed. However, if there is…

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Common Complications in Property Division

The tabloids and local papers are full of stories about couples that drag out the divorce process for months and sometimes even years, fighting over who gets what property. Most people have either a friend or a family member who has also gone through such an experience and they have seen firsthand how contentious property division process can become in…

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Why Is Working With an Attorney in a Domestic Violence Case Necessary?

One of the worst situations anyone can find themselves in is an abusive relationship. Whether it is spousal abuse or parental abuse, the victim of domestic violence suffers both physically and emotionally. Conversely, another awful situation to be in is that of a person wrongfully accused of domestic violence, as the stigma of even being accused of abuse/violence can damage…

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