QDROs in Michigan Divorce: How to Divide Retirement Benefits Retirement savings can be one of the most valuable assets involved in a divorce. Before agreeing to divide a 401(k) or pension, spouses need to understand how the award will be…
Financial and Medical Powers of Attorney in Michigan: What Is the Difference? A complete Michigan estate plan should address more than what happens to your property after your death. It should also identify who may manage your finances and make…
What Happens When Unmarried Co-Owners of Real Estate Cannot Agree? Understanding Partition Actions in Michigan Purchasing real estate with another person can be a practical way to achieve homeownership or invest in property. Many people buy homes, vacation properties, or…
Planning a wedding is exciting—but it’s also one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. While it may not be the most romantic topic, a prenuptial agreement (prenup) can provide clarity, protection, and peace of mind for both…
How to Avoid Probate in Michigan by Naming a Trust as Beneficiary If you are searching for how to avoid probate in Michigan, you have likely heard that creating a revocable living trust can help. But simply signing a trust…
When an adult is no longer able to manage personal decisions or finances due to illness, injury, or disability, families are often faced with difficult legal choices. In Michigan, two court-appointed roles are commonly used to provide protection: guardianship and…
Defendant gave birth out of wedlock to plaintiff’s natural and legal son in July 2009. The parties ended their romantic relationship soon thereafter and set up separate residences. In October 2012, plaintiff filed a complaint requesting joint legal and physical…
This case is a dispute over the ownership of certain real property. Quitclaim Deed A and J purchased a home in Michigan (the property). In 2002, A and J established the A and J Trust, of which A and J…
Plaintiff filed for divorce. Through mediation the parties agreed to settle and defense counsel placed on the record the terms of their settlement. The parties agreed to the distribution of the funds in defendant’s work-related 401(k). Plaintiff would receive $80,000…
At the center of this case is a dispute concerning the home that belonged to a married couple (D and B), who are both now deceased. L met D and B when she was a child, and they eventually became…