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Divorce is a challenging time for everybody in your family. While you and your spouse navigate through the terms of your divorce in a collaborative way, your children must also feel supported and equally prioritized. By helping them understand the reason for your...
If you are facing divorce, child custody or property disputes, the legal processes involved can feel stressful and uncertain. Collaborative law may offer a way for you and your spouse to address these matters without going to court. This approach allows you to stay...
As time goes on and your family dynamics change, you might find yourself thinking about disinheriting someone. It’s rarely a comfortable process, and many people hesitate to finalize estate plan action that cuts someone close to them out of their inheritance scheme....
Getting divorced is tough enough as it is, but the process can become even more trying when you’re dealing with a lying spouse. When your spouse struggles to tell the truth, every little issue in your divorce can feel like a battle. The resulting frustration and...
When people begin to think about estate planning, wills are often the first tool that comes to mind. Yet, while wills are important, they are not the only option available when it comes to ensuring that assets are distributed according to one’s personal wishes. ...
In today's digital world, you can find countless videos on social media that promises to teach you how to handle legal matters without a lawyer. Estate planning is no exception. While the idea of creating your own estate plan might seem appealing, especially if you...
Child support is one of several forms of parental responsibility in Michigan. Parents typically have an obligation to spend time with their children and to provide them with adequate support for basic needs. When a parent does not live full-time with their child but...
People establishing estate plans often focus primarily on their largest assets. Frequently, their homes may be among their most valuable possessions. They want to protect their houses from creditor claims and other issues that could endanger their legal ownership....
Co-parenting with a narcissistic ex can be emotionally draining, especially when your children start acting distant or different around you. One of the most damaging tactics narcissists use post-breakup is parental alienation. This is a manipulative process where one...
Many adults have no estate plan whatsoever. As such, even the decision to draft a will can put an adult ahead of the curve when compared with the average adult in West Michigan. That being said, people often benefit from creating comprehensive estate plans with...