Here in Oakland County, Michigan, people going through a divorce usually focus on big issues like child custody, dividing assets, or who gets the house. Frankly, those are the issues that we divorce attorneys usually look at first. An issue less focused on but still important is car insurance. More often than not, auto insurance
In Oakland County, Michigan, the division of marital property can be one of the more difficult parts of the divorce process, especially when it comes to selling the house. If you’re going through a divorce and need to sell your Oakland County home in communities like Troy, Farmington Hills, Novi, Bloomfield Hills, and Waterford, or
With divorcing couples in and around Oakland County, Michigan, issues like child custody, spousal support, and property division are often the most focused on. However, another emotionally charged issue can emerge: who keeps the pet? Whether it’s a golden retriever in Bloomfield Township or a tabby cat in Troy, pets are family. For a Michigan
There are two important legal tools available to Michigan couples in cities like Troy, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, or Southfield who want to protect their separate finances and assets in marriage. Most people think of Pre-nuptial agreements. However, couples can also create a post-nuptial agreement in limited circumstances. Unlike a pre-nuptial agreement, which is created
For many divorcing couples in Oakland County, Michigan, one of the first questions after filing for divorce is, “Do I have to move out of our home?” This is a common question we get from clients in Troy, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Novi and Southfield. In most Michigan divorces, you are not legally required to
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are officially engaged. While fans wait for the American version of a royal wedding, we family law attorneys here in Oakland County, Michigan, are all too aware that the prenuptial agreement will be substantial. While we are thrilled about Taylor and Travis’ love story, we also want to look at
Navigating the Legal Crossroads Divorce and bankruptcy are two situations that no one wants to find themselves in simultaneously, especially amid a divorce. The legal and financial implications can be even more complicated when a marriage is dissolving. For spouses in Oakland County and the surrounding Metro Detroit area, understanding how these two legal processes
What Oakland County Families Need to Know Approximately 40% of families in the U.S. are blended, meaning at least one parent has a child from a previous relationship. In areas like Oakland County, communities such as Troy, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, and Southfield are home to numerous households like these. For some families, the step-parent and
