Year: 2016

For fathers who are unmarried at the time their child is born, parental rights are not automatically given. In fact, in order to establish legal fatherhood of a child, a father must take specific legal actions. The following considers the benefits of establishing...

High asset divorces are sometimes much more complicated than divorces with little income and few assets. For business owners, divorce can be an especially complex legal undertaking, as their business may be up for division. Because Michigan is both an equitable...

For parents going through a divorce, one of the biggest hurdles that the family has to overcome is in regards to where the children will live and who will retain custody. For parents who are on good terms and who wish to preserve some semblance of normalcy for their...

When you are a victim of domestic violence, taking action, especially legal action, to protect yourself can be frightening. Not only may you be intimidated by the legal process and be unsure of how to pursue protection in the first place, but you may also be fearful...

When you are going through a divorce, tough issues need to be resolved, such as custody of your children, child support, spousal support, and the division of your assets and debts. Finding a compromise can be difficult, and many couples find it difficult and expensive...

A breaking storing inThe New York Times earlier this month revealed what most parents would consider to be a nightmare: a sperm bank that lies about its donors' backgrounds. Commonly affecting same-sex couples who are unable to conceive on their own, sperm banks may...

Under Michigan's divorce laws, the courts must divide a divorcing couple's assets in a way that is equitable. In order to make a determination about what is equitable, the court will consider a number of factors, including the income and assets of each party. However,...

After spending most of their lives together, many wonder why older couples divorce. The truth is, however, divorce for older couples is happening in greater numbers and for many of the same reasons as younger couples. Although the same factors, including infidelity,...

Domestic violence is a complicated issue that affects one in three families in Michigan. Often times, the victims of domestic violence fear taking action, but the safety of their children can spur a victim to action. Because both parents have a legal right to custody...

Bringing a child into a family through adoption requires a great deal of work, time, and patience. For many same-sex couples, however, the battle uphill can be a lot more difficult despite the significant gains made in the past year. Despite the Supreme Court decision...