You probably know that having an estate plan is crucial. Estate planning protects your family, but it also ensures asset dispersal happens according to your wishes. According to U.S. News & World Report, you should also work to avoid certain estate planning...
Brighton, Michigan, Legal Blog
How to create your post-divorce budget
Every household would benefit from keeping a budget. Knowing what your expenses are and building your savings are part of being a responsible spouse and parent. The same is true if your marriage ever ends in divorce. In fact, it could be more important than ever....
Post-conviction: Going to college
A criminal record may change the way some people see others, but it cannot remove privilege and opportunity. Citizens who have paid their dues and seek to improve their life post-conviction should have every chance to a successful future as anyone else. Going to...
How can I make a plan for incapacity?
Having a thorough plan for incapacity can help estate planners protect themselves in the invent they become incapacitated. There are several important components of a comprehensive incapacity plan that estate planners should keep in mind when developing theirs. Living...
Is your job hurting your marriage?
We have all heard that most marriages end in divorce. And, while the 50% statistic is debatable, for young people, at least, one’s career may influence that statistic. Indeed, if recent statistical analysis is to be believed, certain industries lead to higher rates of...
This is why you need an estate plan
According to a recent survey, over half of the U.S. does not have even a basic estate plan, like a will. This is an unfortunate statistic because 100% of everyone will die. Of course, this is not comfortable to think about, let alone talk about, but it is something we...
Steps to change a child support order in Michigan
In Michigan family law, child support is one of the most important issues that will be decided. Even after a case is completed, situations may change leading to the paying parent or the custodial parent to request the order be modified. This could be due to job loss,...
Even a first-time OWI carries serious penalties
While among criminal offenses they are relatively common, no one in the Brighton area should take an OWI lightly. Even a first-time offense, the penalties for an OWI in Michigan are serious. For example, a basic OWI, including allegations that a person drove over the...
How your child custody order affects changing your children’s school district
In Michigan, the term "child custody" really means two things: physical custody and legal custody. Physical child custody is what most of us mean when we talk about determining custody -- where the children will live after the parents get divorced. Will the parents...
Growing families should know the value of estate planning
Estate planning is often perceived as something that could be held off until later. This is especially true for younger people in Michigan who might not think there is a sense of urgency. However, people should be aware of the unexpected challenges in life and that...
