Michigan Family Legal Guides (9 found)

Written by J. Nicholas Bostic
Family court conciliation is a type of alternative dispute resolution. Attorneys are typically not involved. Conciliator's are typically not attorneys. Everything you say and do is reported to the Court in a recommendation. You should get advice before going to these events.
Posted in Family 1 day ago. Jurisdiction: Michigan

Written by Suzanne Lockwood Hayes
Private Divorce Mediation is for people who want a private, civilized, economical divorce with minimal involvement in the court system. Sit at a table with professionals who use their education, experience and skills to guide you through your divorce.
Posted in Family about 1 year ago. Jurisdiction: Michigan

Written by Timothy P. Smith
Don't let your Divorce Judgement come back to haunt you when you fail to get your name off the title to your ex-spouse's vehicle...
Posted in Divorce / Separation 4 months ago. Jurisdiction: Michigan

Written by Starla D. Zehr
Michigan uses Child Support Guidelines that utilize the number of children, the incomes of both parties and the number of overnights that each child spends with a parent to calculate child support, but how child support is calculated is extremely important to the outcome of a court order.
Posted in Family 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: Michigan

Written by Stuart R. Shafer
There are 5 primary issues involved in a Michigan divorce where there are minor children: Custody, Parenting Time, Child Support, Spousal Support, and Property Division.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Michigan

Written by Timothy P. Smith
This checklist, which was developed by Judge Kirkendall in Washtenaw County should help parents determine how a judge may rule after hearing your particular facts and considering the child's "best interests".
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted in Child Custody 3 months ago. Jurisdiction: Michigan

Written by Wendy S. Alton
This is a short guide on how to find a Divorce Lawyer--with a focus in Michigan--but the general concepts can be applied no matter what state you live in.
Posted in Divorce / Separation 2 months ago. Jurisdiction: Michigan

Written by J. Nicholas Bostic
Michigan specific - In a child protective proceeding, you are only entitled to a jury trial at the step where the Court takes jurisdiction over you and your children. If you plead to jurisdiction, you are then subject to complying with all types of service plans and orders.
Posted in Family 12 days ago. Jurisdiction: Michigan

Written by Avvo Staff
Many legal resources are available for free or at low cost. This guide covers those resources of most interest to Michigan consumers looking for urgent legal guidance.
1 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago. Jurisdiction: Michigan