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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...

With the Supreme Court ruling last summer, it became possible for same-sex couples in Michigan to marry legally. Many same-sex couples rushed to obtain marriage licenses and complete a long awaited milestone in their relationships. Marriage, however, is a significant...

When a couple gets married, they never imagine that one day they could find themselves signing divorce papers to officially terminate their marriages. The process is emotional for everyone involved, full of tension and typically includes arguments for almost every...

The idea of an estate plan may immediately conjure up images of people with vast riches and several houses that need management, but everyone has an estate. Your estate includes anything you own, such as your car, your personal belongings, your bank accounts and...

The United States Supreme Court decision last June to allow for same sex marriage also provides for divorce. Resolving matters of child custody can be even more complex in same-sex divorces. One such case in Michigan involving a same sex couple has gathered enough...

When a divorce leaves either spouse with insufficient means to support themselves, Michigan law states that spousal support, or alimony, may be awarded. It may be requested by either divorcing spouse to balance the income and needs of a spouse who was financially...