When Michigan parents live far apart, either within the state of Michigan or in different states, parenting time exchanges can become complicated. The courts must balance the child’s best interests, travel burdens, and parental responsibilities. Understanding Long-Distance Parenting Time Under Michigan Law Parenting time must be granted in a manner that promotes a strong parent-child…
Divorce in Oakland County can be emotionally draining, time-consuming, and legally complex. Whether your case is in the Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac or you live in nearby cities like Troy, Birmingham, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Waterford, Clarkston, Royal Oak, or Novi, one thing is universally true: you can dramatically improve your case—and save…
With the rising costs of higher education, it’s no surprise that many Michiganders bring tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt into the marriage or run up student loan debt during the marriage. Divorce often raises difficult financial questions, and in Oakland County divorces, student loan debt is one of the most common…
Establishing paternity is one of the most important legal steps for unmarried parents in Michigan. Whether you are a mother seeking child support or a father trying to establish custody or parenting time, understanding your rights under Michigan paternity law is crucial. In Oakland County, home to cities like Troy, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Farmington,…
As we discussed in our previous blog post, Michigan law treats businesses as marital property when they were formed or grew in value during the marriage. Therefore, making an accurate valuation of the business and strategic planning is essential to getting a fair settlement in your divorce case. Here, we are going to discuss the…
For many divorcing couples in White Lake, Novi, Royal Oak, Farmington, or West Bloomfield, or elsewhere here in Oakland County, a common question that arises during the early stages of a divorce is: Can I change the locks to make my spouse move out? The short answer is: no, that’s a bad idea. Let’s break…
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…
100 miles doesn’t seem too far away these days especially in a state as large as michigan. Many of us day trip to destinations further than 100 miles from home. Lansing is close to Detroit and it is also close to Grand Rapids. However, when the other parent wants to move your kids over 100…
