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In Michigan, a person can petition the court for a Personal Protection Order when they feel their safety is threatened. There are three types of Personal Protection Orders available to an individual in Michigan: Domestic Relationship Personal Protect…
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High conflict custody and parenting time cases or those with complex issues can take months to resolve, whether through negotiation of the parties or litigation. Litigious cases are at the mercy of the court’s dockets, which are often busy. It is n…
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Just because you may be amid a family law dispute does not necessarily mean you are destined for a drawn-out battle in a courtroom. Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR. Mediation is an avenue parties can and typically should…
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Pets, regardless of the type, are classified as property in a divorce scenario in Michigan. Pet Custody Since Michigan courts classify pets as property, they will not enter orders regarding pet custody in a contested divorce. The court will simply aw…
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Any type of family law action has the potential to go to trial. Any matter pending before the court can be brought before the court when the parties cannot agree on a full resolution. Some common family law actions that are subject to a disputed tria…
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Child custody encompasses two things: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody refers to the daily care of a child and living arrangements. Legal custody refers to the decision-making authorities of the parents, specifically major decisio…
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Any child under the age of 18, when their parents are no longer together and regardless of whether the parents were previously married or unmarried, should have a parenting plan. MCL 722.27a(1) states: “Parenting time shall be granted in accordance…
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In a divorce or separation action, all assets owned, and debts owed by the couple must be divided equitably. This may occur through agreement of the parties or by a court order. Typical assets and debts that need to be divided include, but are not li…
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In marriage, the lives of two people are often significantly financially interconnected. All families have a standard of living they have adhered to throughout the duration of their marriage. When a family is divided in divorce, financials are of cou…
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Every child has the right to be supported by both parents. Child Support may be addressed in your divorce, child custody action, or any post-decree matter. The Michigan family law attorneys at McKinney Vos can guide you through your initial child sup…
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