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After a divorce who gets the cabin?

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jul 8, 2020 | Family Law, Property Division

In Michigan, the question of "who gets the cabin?" is answered by asking who owned it first. There are other questions that must be answered as well, such as: Was the cabin in one person's possession before the marriage? Did the other spouse contribute to the cabin's...

Making it through work when going through divorce

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jun 18, 2020 | Blog, Family Law

Going through a divorce is rough on anyone, second in stress only to losing a family member or loved one. Newly single Michigan residents may be struggling just to get themselves to work, let alone to perform adequately while on the job. Someone just starting the...

How to dispute a paternity ruling

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, Family Law, Paternity

Determining who the legal father of a child is can be significant for several different reasons. First, the father may be entitled to visitation rights and be required to pay child support to the mother. Furthermore, the child and mother may be entitled to learn more...

Financial mistakes to avoid during divorce

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Apr 23, 2020 | Blog, Family Law

Though divorce rates have declined over the past decade, millions of people across the United States, including Michigan residents, file for divorce every year. A lot of people rush into divorce without considering the financial consequences, and they wind up being...

Parenting time options for divorced couples

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Apr 20, 2020 | Blog, Family Law

If you are getting a divorce in Michigan, you will have many issues to navigate. If there are children involved, custody and parenting time are frequent sources for dispute. You might try to set up an agreement in which you alternate weeks. This could be problematic...

Rely on an Attorney to Smooth the Adoption Process

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jan 5, 2017 | Family Law

Anyone who has paid any attention to the news recently knows that there are many children who are looking for a good home. Furthermore, many children live in single-parent households that are looking for a second parent. In these situations, adoption is one of the...

4 reasons why women with kids should get a prenuptial agreement

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Dec 15, 2016 | Family Law

Prenuptial agreements can be wise in even the best of potential marriages. However, if you are a woman who already has children, getting a prenuptial agreement is even more critical. The following reasons show why. 1. You can ensure the children are taken care of When...

The 1, 2, 3s of back-to-school co-parenting

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Aug 24, 2016 | Family Law

There is a change in the air with the end of the summer. New teachers, new school supplies and new schedules compete for attention with the carefree days and nights of early August. For children of divorce, however, another new element can be added to the list of...

Stepparent adoption: How hard is it?

On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | May 20, 2016 | Family Law

There are many reasons why stepparents pursue adoption. You already play an important role in your stepchildren's lives. By formally adopting them, you can claim all the rights and responsibilities that go along with legal parenthood.However, the stepparent adoption...