Not Having a Will Leaves a Lot Up to the Court

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Published: Wednesday, 29 August 2018 09:53

As an estate planning attorney, it seems that about 75% of my clients (or potential clients) don’t have a will – a percentage that continually surprises me with so much at stake.

Not having a will is particularly risky for parents with minor children. To die without a will is to die intestate. Without the direction that a will provides, a judge will decide who will serve as guardian of minor children.

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Temporary Orders Are Effective Tools in Divorce Cases

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Published: Wednesday, 20 June 2018 07:10

The early stages of a divorce are especially difficult for clients because of all the uncertainty caused by separation and divorce – where will the parties and children live; how will family expenses be paid; and, more importantly, when will each parent have time with their children?

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Have Michigan Declared as Your Home State if You Have Custody

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Published: Tuesday, 05 June 2018 08:56

Frank and Sarah wed when they were in their early 20s, and the newly minted couple moved to Florida from the Midwest in search of warmer weather and adventures.

But after several years of frequent moves throughout Florida and now with two children, Sarah found that her marriage to Frank was headed for divorce as she yearned for stability and closer ties to her extended family in her native Michigan. 

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Things to Consider Before the Divorce Goes to Court: Part 2

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Published: Monday, 30 April 2018 06:42

In Part 1 of this blog series, I discussed the basic issues my clients need to consider before a divorce goes to court, such as living arrangements and monthly expenses. For Part 2 of the series, I will discuss some equally important issues related to the emotional side of divorce – issues that can be just as challenging as the financial aspects.

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