David R. Dawson

Divorce and its aftermath are hard on those directly and indirectly involved in them. There are many financial and logistical issues that have to be worked out. There are also personal emotional implications for every member of the family.

There are many facets of Family Law, which is an area of the law that specializes in the legal issues faced by families. Dawson Family Law has decades of experience and expertise in dealing with this sensitive and complex area

Under Michigan law, children have a right to financial support from both of their parents. When parents live apart, the parent who does not have custody must pay a certain amount each month to the custodial parent.

Divorce can be one of the most stressful experiences in one’s life. When combined with child custody disputes and questions, the need for an attorney with specialized skill in the area becomes clear.

Non-modifiable, as the name implies, indicates that neither the term, such as the number of years, nor the monthly amount of the spousal support can ever be modified. To have non-modifiable support, the parties must agree to it.

The effects of domestic violence can be devastating. It may involve actual physical contact, such has hitting the other person or it may consist of more subtle actions such as emotional and verbal abuse.

Many couples, before getting married, opt for Pre-Nuptial Agreements. These are contracts signed by both parties listing their assets and how their pre-marital assets, along with assets acquired during their marriage, will be divided.