Marriage

  • Do I Have to Move Out of Our Home if I File for Divorce?

    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

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  • Restoring Your Maiden Name After Divorce in Oakland County, Michigan

    For many people, restoring their maiden name after divorce is an important step toward moving forward with their lives. In Michigan, the process can be straightforward if you follow the instructions and advice provided by your attorney. That should go without saying, right? You’re paying your divorce lawyer lots of money. Divorce isn’t cheap here

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  • Divorce and Bankruptcy in Oakland County, Michigan: 

    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

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  • Step-Parent Adoption in Michigan: 

    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

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  • Four Things to Think About When Preparing to File for Divorce in Oakland County

    Deciding to file for divorce is difficult and stressful. For both spouses, especially those with children or complex financial situations, the outcome can have long-lasting effects. Before filing with the family court, it’s important to prepare yourself so that you can navigate the divorce process effectively. There are four things that you should think about

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  • Navigating Divorce: Don’t Overlook These Assets

    With more than 30 years’ experience handling Michigan divorce cases, sometimes we think we’ve seen it all—the division of houses, cars, and the obvious big-ticket items. However, what often catches our clients off guard are the easily overlooked assets in a divorce. Here, we’ll explore some of these hidden treasures and why they matter in

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  • Are Prenups Good For Your Marriage, Or Bad For It?

    There are many highly charged discussion points that come up when two people decide to join their lives together. Few of them, however, generate such heated discussions as those two little words… You know which ones we mean – the ones that almost every ready-to-wed couple doesn’t want to hear: “Prenuptial Agreement.“ Most couples walk

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