Family Law

Fifty years ago in Michigan and the rest of the United States, prenups were a taboo topic that only wealthy couples worried about. But these days, people of all backgrounds and budgets are considering pre-wedding asset agreements. What is a prenup? Prenuptial...

Sadly, millions of children each year witness domestic violence in their homes. In many cases, such violence is the cause of relationships ending in divorce or a split between unmarried couples. If you are going through a divorce or ending a domestic partnership and...

If you're a stepparent in Michigan, adopting your stepchild might seem like the perfect way to make them a real part of your family. The stepchild might even agree to the adoption if they have a good relationship with you. However, you'll have to undergo a legal...

When you're filing for divorce, doing what's best for your children is always one of your biggest priorities. You're focused on fighting for custody, negotiating for child support and making sure your child can enjoy a high standard of living. But during this process,...

Divorcing couples and their family law advisers are scrambling to cope with the possibility that alimony won't be tax deductible for divorce agreements signed in 2018.Here is the difference repeal would make: Alimony, also called maintenance, is typically used when...

Parental alienation is a serious accusation, but it is one that the courts have to take seriously. Parental alienation can come in a few forms, but in every situation, one parent is speaking or acting in a way that makes the couple's children begin to feel hurt,...