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Can Your Child Choose Where They Live After Divorce? When parents divorce, one of the biggest questions they face is where their children will live.

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Why Consider a Trust in Michigan? Many Michigan families create a trust to manage and distribute their assets. A trust helps avoid probate, protect privacy,

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If you want to change a child custody order in Michigan, you’ll need to file a Motion Regarding Custody. The court will review the request

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Thinking About Divorce? Here’s How to Prepare Before Making the Decision Deciding whether to stay in a marriage or move on from a destructive relationship

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What Courts Consider Often, one spouse earns significantly more income during a marriage. The other spouse may rely on that income, and the couple may

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If your family law case involves minor children, you’ll likely hear about Friend of the Court (FOC) early in the process. Many people are unsure

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Attorney Shon Cook often asks clients a simple but powerful question: Do you want to decide your future, or leave it to a judge who

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What Is Medicaid Estate Recovery and How Does It Work in Michigan? In Michigan, Medicaid Estate Recovery allows the state to recover money spent on