When a married couple legally separates, they obtain a judgment of separate maintenance. If years go by and conditions change, does this judgment still hold up?
In some high-conflict households, a parent resorts to contacting local law enforcement for assistance. Often, this leads to unexpectyed consequences.
When divorced or in a custody proceeding, parenting over the holidays can be challenging. Here are some tips for holiday parenting time.
Could be just a sign of our digital times. Our firm is receiving reports from spouses ready to file for divorce, that the other spouse is having an "emotional affair" with a chatbot.
With a root history of distrust, a prenuptial agreement attempts to protect wealth prior to a marriage. This post looks at some recent developments and the uniform law movement in Michigan.
Sure, AI is new and exciting. But the bottom line in family and probate law practices is that AI does not replace good old fashioned human effort.
Does what happens at a divorce mediation stay at a divorce mediation? This post examines when a party seeks to get out from under a mediated settlement agreement.
Divorce is difficult, especially when one of the spouses is an immigrant seeking permanent resident status in the United States these days. This post addresses some of the critical issues of divorce and immigration.
When wealthy & famous parents split up, the lingering child custody issues are often very complicated. These examples are from recent custody battles of the rich and famous.
Our clients often ask: should I get separated instead of divorce? This post examines what happens to your property when it becomes subject to a separate maintenance agreement.
Ultimately, prenuptial agreements remain a useful tool, particularly in second marriages or for protecting pre-marital assets. Yet, their enforceability can depend heavily on context, raising important questions about fairness and legal reliability.
Parents used IVF to create a family. At the time of their divorce, one frozen embryo remained. Which branch of government should decide the fate of this embryo?
Once a child's residence is established, how does a parent get permission to move away? This post examines the change of domicile motion.
Second marriages are common. But what type of estate plan is best for a second marriage? Of course, it depends on the circumstances.
Do you ever wonder how to calculate child support? Here is a summary of recent changes to Michigan's Child Support Formula.
Transgender rights, once an outlier in child custody disputes, is now a more frequently litigated flavor of custody conflict. Should a parent be allowed to assign a gender to their child?
Two cases of illegal weed dealers with similar facts but wildly different outcomes. One ended up with a felony while the other wound up with just a misdemeanor.
Law enforcement has adopted new technology like facial recognition to assist with the identification of criminals. But does this technology get it wrong on occasion?
Many couples struggle with fertility. Some resort to artificial reproductive technology, including frozen embryos. What happens to those embryos in a divorce?
A hidden cash stash presents challenges to both a marriage and an estate plan. This post details the problems that can arise from hidden money.
SCOTUS upholds federal restriction of 2nd amendment right to bear arms in Texas domestic violence case.
Married couples sometimes contemplate divorce as they approach retirement. This post provides commentary on some of the principal issues.
Many a divorcing spouse has attempted to psychologically destabilize the other spouse. Gaslighting is perhaps the most common example of this abusive conduct. How do you know if you are being gaslit by your spouse?
Some addiction recovery therapists are endorsing a new form of sobriety known as "California Sober". This approach to sobriety involves moderate therapeutic use of marijuana and mushrooms. What are the risks of this Cali-style approach to long-term sobriety.
Long-distance parenting poses a challenge to both parent and child. This post examines how family courts approach this parenting issue in the divorce context.
Spousal support, also known as alimony, can be ordered by a family court judge. This post examines the legal concept of "alimony in gross" and looks at a recent appellate decision addressing this concept.
High-conflict child custody cases sometimes feature cross-motions for child custody in family court. This post breaks down this tricky parenting situation.
With the onset of NIL, alumni donor collectives, and their attendant regulations, elite student athletes now need estate plans. This post examines these recent legal changes in what once was considered amateur athletics.
