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Michigan is both a no-fault divorce and a fault divorce state: Is Michigan a no-fault divorce state or a fault divorce state? The answer is both. Michigan is a no-fault divorce state. Michigan is a no-fault divorce state as it relates to the grounds for divorce. Michigan became a no-fault divorce state in January of[…]
Livingston County Divorce Court: At Findling Law, we have the great privilege of appearing before divorce courts throughout the state of Michigan. One of these courts is the Livingston County divorce court. The Livingston County divorce court – Family Division is simply known as the Livingston County divorce Court. The Livingston County divorce Court[…]
Michigan divorce experts – When do you need expert testimony? Not every divorce case requires expert testimony. However some do. In Michigan divorce cases there are three types of experts employed more than any other, a real estate expert, a valuation expert and a custody evaluator expert. The real estate expert is typically a certified[…]
Michigan Divorce Appeal – Navigating the Michigan Court of Appeals: Sometimes a trial court does not make the right decision. A custody determination, property division or alimony award that is just wrong. What can you do? The answer is to request an appeal at the Michigan Court of Appeals. Generally, decisions from “final orders” of[…]
Macomb County Circuit Court – Family division (Divorce Court): At Findling Law, we have the great privilege of appearing before divorce courts throughout the state of Michigan. One of the most enjoyable courts to practice in is the Macomb County Circuit Court. Why? The Macomb County Divorce Court has experienced and knowledgeable judges that understand[…]
Parenting time and visitation guidelines and directives: When parents are going through a divorce, it is not uncommon for children to struggle with the situation. After all, children want to love both their parents, even if the parents may no longer love each other. It can be difficult to shield your children from the stress[…]
Child custody evaluation: A child custody evaluation is on the horizon? Are you ready to take the test? While most child custody evaluations are accomplished with the assistance of the Friend of the Court, courts and clients often utilize an independent clinical or forensic psychologist to conduct a child custody evaluation, typically, a PhD.[…]
Michigan Divorce Education Series Moving with children: This video Webinar is a comprehensive explanation of Michigan law and strategy covering changing domicile (moving with your minor children). Key learning’s and strategies are discussed. I am hopeful you find it both empowering and educational. (run time – approx. 6 minutes) Michigan divorce law does not prohibit[…]
Changing domicile: Domicile explained! Michigan divorce law does not prohibit a parent from travelling with your children. You can even travel outside of the United States, provided the Country you are visiting has a treaty with the United States (most do under the Hague convention). While a vacation away from home with your kids is[…]
Understanding Michigan divorce law: When people worry, it is nice when others provide comfort. At Findling Law we provide legal advice through education. It is our hope that these blogs, are brochures, forums and accessability will bring comfort to the person you may be worried about. We have created a series of webinars addressing common[…]
Michigan Divorce Education Series Michigan child custody, child support and parenting time: This video Webinar is a comprehensive explanation of Michigan law and strategy covering child custody, child support, and parenting time. Key learnings and strategies are discussed. I am hopeful you find it both empowering and educational. A summary of the topics covered is[…]
Child Support Collection and Divorce in Michigan: What do a schizophrenic mom, a rural orthopedic surgeon, and a deadbeat living in Key West Florida have in common? The impossibility defense, a new nearly insurmountable barrier to successfully defending felony nonsupport charges. In Michigan, failing to pay child support is a criminal felony. This felony non-support[…]
Birth Support and Divorce in Michigan: On July 6, 2012, Shari Motro, a law professor at the University of Richmond wrote an editorial in the New York Times advocating Preglimony. Preglimony is sort of alimony for pregnant woman and would include the loss of income arising from pregnancy, or the cost of an abortion. Professor[…]
Parental kidnapping: This morning’s headlines shed light on one of the most frightening moments in a custody case: Country star Mindy McCready kidnapped her 5 year old son. While there is no one comprehensive integrated process for gathering and analyzing data and information on international child abduction cases, in 1988 family members abducted 354,100 children[…]