- Divorce
- Child SupportChild support issues can arise long after the resolution of your case. Let us help you navigate through child support laws – whether you are going through a divorce now or trying to enforce a previous Order.
- Child Custody and VisitationProviding accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in Michigan, this guide provides answers to 360 queries such as What is the mediation process in Michigan and is it required? How quickly can one get a divorce? Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house? What actions might influence child custody? How are bills divided and paid during the divorce? How much will a divorce cost? and Will a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees? Structured in a question-and-answer format, this divorce handbook provides clear and concise responses to help build confidence and give the peace of mind needed to meet the challenges of a divorce proceeding.
- PaternityPaternity cases can be highly complex. We understand the delicate nature of these matters and are here to provide experience, compassion, privacy, and legal support for you and your child.
- Premarital AgreementIf you and your spouse executed any form of a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement, the prospective attorney will ask questions designed to assess the validity and potential enforceability of the agreement. These questions usually focus on the financial disclosure made incident to the execution of the document, when the document was signed in relation to the date of the marriage, the circumstances surrounding the execution of the document, changes in circumstances that may have occurred since the execution of the document, among numerous other related questions.
- Spousal SupportThe opinions of Michigan judges about awarding alimony vary greatly. The court will consider the following factors when determining whether to award alimony to a party...
- Annulment
- Child AbuseOakland Family Services provides families struggling with problems with professional support, guidance, and services. More and more families are dealing with elder care, day care and parenting issues, as well as family and work stress. Substance abuse, family violence, child abuse, divorce, death and a host of other problems contribute to feelings of loneliness and confusion.
- Criminal DefenseWorked as an associate attorney at Flood Law, specializing in family law and criminal law. While at Flood Law, Ms. Connor was quickly brought into the
- HomicideThe homicide unit and community prosecution. After nine years, Mr. Connor left the prosecutor’s office to become a partner at Flood, Lanctot, Conner, Stablein, PLLC. During this time, he continued to focus on litigation, including juvenile, neglect, criminal defense, family law and
- Restraining OrderIt depends. Discuss with your attorney whether there are any advantages to your filing first. Your attorney may advise you to file first or to wait until your spouse files, depending upon the overall strategy for your case and your circumstances. For example, if there is a concern that your spouse will begin to transfer assets upon learning about your plans for divorce, your attorney might advise you to seek a temporary restraining order to protect you against such an action, without giving prior notice to your spouse. Under those circumstances, it would be beneficial to file first. However, if you are separated from your spouse but have a beneficial temporary arrangement, your attorney may counsel you to wait for your spouse to file. In a trial it may be advantageous to be first to make an opening statement.
- Tax LawOur goal is to restore order and security to your life from what may feel like chaos and confusion. We are committed that every person who walks through our doors leaves with a thorough understanding of the entire divorce process, including answers to all questions about the legal process, matters pertaining to minor children, property division, child support, spousal support, health care issues, tax issues, and attorneys fees. In 2015, John Schaefer published