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5 essential elements of an estate plan

Estate planning looks different for each individual and may be straightforward or sophisticated, depending on the size of your estate and the complexity of your final wishes.  In the absence of an estate plan, your family may become responsible for decisions they...

Can nesting help our divorcing family?

There are many reasons that a marriage might end, and not all of them end with the divorced couple hating each other. In fact, if you have children with your ex-spouse, being on good terms is beneficial for joint custody.  If you and your spouse are able to maintain a...

Who Let The Dogs Out?

It is sometimes said that dogs are a “man’s best friend”. Dogs are loyal, compassionate, and provide unconditional love. And puppies are, well, puppies. It all seems great on paper. But even the most well-trained dogs can be unpredictable. Unsuspecting people –...

Dealing with a 401(k) in a divorce

Many of those going into divorce proceedings in Michigan may believe themselves completely prepared for what lies ahead of them. Yet most express surprise to learn that certain assets (often assumed to be individual properties) are actually marital property. Among...

Establishing paternity in Michigan

When you father a child with someone in Michigan and the two of you are not in a marriage, you need to establish paternity if you want the same rights over your child that a married father would have. While establishing paternity may benefit you, the child’s father,...

Michigan Riparian Rights

Summers in Michigan are tough to beat.  Many Michiganders escape to a lake house for the opportunity to sit on the beach, wade in the water, and fish off the dock.  But not all properties close to the lake are created equal.  The Osceola County Circuit Court made this...