Using Trusts to Improve Tax Outcomes, Control, and Certainty in Divorce Settlements
February 23, 2026
Parties in a divorce often want to reach a settlement quickly. In the rush to…
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Parents may face situations that make it difficult or temporarily impossible to care for their…
On April 2, 2025, the Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy Parentage Act (ARSPA) went into effect,…
The Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy Parentage Act (ARSPA), also known as the Michigan Family Protection…
Michigan Lifts Ban on Surrogacy and Passes Law to Protect Children Born by Assisted Reproduction
July 29, 2024
The Michigan legislature recently passed the Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy Parentage Act (the Act), repealing…
Originally published by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education Partnership; republished with permission. In the…
Will I Have to Pay My Spouse?: Understanding the 11 Factors to Navigating Alimony
October 10, 2023
When considering a divorce, most people dread the thought of paying support to an ex-spouse…
Divorce is often associated with feelings of animosity, bitterness and lengthy, expensive courtroom battles. However,…
Mental Health and Family Law: Understanding the Impact on Legal Outcomes and Family Dynamics
August 2, 2023
When deciding how to collaboratively raise children, the question of what serves the children’s best…
On July 24, 2023, the Michigan Supreme Court (“the Court”) issued a 5-2 ruling resulting…
The requirements for adopting a child in Michigan can vary depending on a variety of…
For many couples, dividing assets and debts is one of the most difficult parts of…
If you think that it’s a good idea to track your spouse, think again. Electronic…
“Doesn’t my child get to decide where she lives? She is 13.” Any parent who…
Our team is dedicated to achieving successful outcomes for individuals facing one of life’s most…
Setting the Record Straight on Recording Conversations: Is Michigan a “One-Party Consent” State?
April 18, 2022
If you’ve ever resorted to Google to investigate whether the law allows you to record…
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has and continues to contribute to a spike in early retirements.…
This is the final installment in our three-part discussion of separate property in divorce. We…
This is the second installment in our three-part discussion of separate property in divorce. We…
Put your instincts to the test: in a contested divorce case, which of the following…