It's time to start planning for your next summer vacation, and if you're a single parent, it means you may need to check in with the other parent of your child before you finalize your plans. In order to make sure your summer vacation is a success, you may also want...
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How is the collaborative law process unique?
Most divorcing spouses have heard of the benefits of divorce mediation, but not all of them have been introduced to the concept of collaborative law. This advanced form of dispute resolution was actually created with marital conflicts in mind. A team of family law...
What do surviving spouses receive when no will is on file?
When a loved one dies without a will, the decisions pertaining to estate distribution will be left up to state intestacy laws to determine. Since most state's intestacy laws track the 1990 Uniform Probate Code, let's start there to determine what a surviving spouse...
Business lawsuits pursued by Michigan coffee shop franchisee
A Michigan investor, who bought into the Roasting Plant coffee shop franchise, is suing the company for fraud. The investor purchased and paid to build two new locations for the coffee shop, one in Dearborn Heights and the other in Ann Arbor, paying over $3.1 million...
What is a mechanic’s lien?
A mechanic's lien doesn't have anything to do with car repair, even if it sounds like it. What it generally refers to in the context of real estate is the work that a contractor does on contract relating to a property, and the amount of money that the property owner...
Why is January divorce season?
It's a new year, and for family law attorneys, it means that they will see a uptick in new business. A research firm, known as Family Studies, recently published information pertaining to divorce trends throughout the year. December is the slowest month for new...
When can I move to a new state with my child?
If a job opportunity in another state presents itself, a Michigan parent might be tempted to move to that state with his or her child. However, due to the nature of child custody laws, the process of getting permission to move with a child could involve a few legal...
Drink gin for breakfast but only if it’s made by Few Spirits
Two gin distilleries are waging battle in court over the right to use the word "breakfast" in the name of their products. Few Spirits -- the maker of "Breakfast Gin" claims that Gray Skies Distilleries is infringing on its mark by naming its competing gin product...
Considerations for your special needs trust
Are you and your family considering a trust for your special needs child? There are numerous trust planning options and financial planning solutions available to assist families with special needs kids. The more you learn about this topic, the better off you and your...
Child visitation rights: How to work peacefully with your ex
If you're a married father, the children of your wife are automatically considered to be yours under Michigan law. No additional paperwork is required to establish your rights as a father. However, if you're an unmarried dad, you need to step forward and claim your...