| Divorce and Family Law Experts
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| With many years of combined legal experience, the Family Practice lawyers at
LegalGenius, PLLC know well that families in turmoil often
experience needless emotional stress and anxiety. The reason: too many people
wait far too long to act on their family law problems, even after they have
become acutely aware that their marriage has deteriorated. They are immobilized
by the impact divorce or custody litigation may have, both
personally and financially.
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| At LegalGenius, PLLC, we believe an important part of our job
is to reduce our clients’ fears and anxieties by thoroughly explaining their
rights, their options, and the financial and emotional implications divorce
might have on them and their children.
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| LegalGenius, PLLC is well known as a firm that places the best
interest of children first. All of our divorce and family
lawyers have worked on cases in which the court has appointed us to represent
children as guardian ad litem. As a ‘kidcentric’ firm, we will place the needs
of your children first and do all we can to eliminate the trauma and stress you
and your children might experience from litigation. Because of this philosophy,
we are known and respected in the Michigan legal community as attorneys who
work cooperatively and support our clients.
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| We know that having a lawyer who is accessible and responsive is of paramount
concern, particularly in divorce and custody cases. That is
why every client is given their attorney’s mobile telephone number so we can be
reached ANYWHERE-ANYTIME, morning, noon and night if there is ever a need. We
pledge to return your phone calls promptly and to be sensitive to your feelings
and goals as we strive to make the process understandable and as painless as
possible. Unfortunately, not all cases can be resolved through reasonable
discussion. On those occasions, our extensive litigation experience effectively
and aggressively protects our clients’ interests in the courtroom.
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| Divorce and Family Law Areas of Practice Include:
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| Divorce: Divorce can be extremely traumatic and difficult. We put all
efforts into making the divorce procedure as simple as possible for our
clients. We carefully listen to our clients’ concerns and then represent our
clients with diligence and professionalism. Our goal is to provide outstanding
legal representation, while at the same time easing the pressures that clients
endure during the divorce proceedings.
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| Child Custody: Child custody proceedings are equally traumatic to that
of a divorce. These proceedings are either part of the divorce or may stand
alone in non-divorce settings. There are two forms of child custody. Physical
custody refers to the parent that has the actual physical custody of the child.
Legal custody refers to the parent that has decision-making authority on
important decisions affecting the child’s welfare. Both forms of custody may be
sole or joint. The determination of who is the proper parent for custody
involves the analysis of several factors set out by statute.
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| Parenting Time: Another term for parenting time is visitation. Parenting
time is the scheduled times that the child will spend with each parent. These
times are based on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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| Spousal Support: Another term for spousal support is alimony. Spousal
support is the amount of funds one party may have to pay the other party above
and beyond the property division. Whether or not spousal support will be
awarded is based on the facts and circumstances of each case.
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| Child Support: Child support refers to the payment of money one parent
may be ordered to pay for the support of a child, including payment of medical,
dental, and other health care expenses; child care expenses; and educational
expenses.
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| Property Division: Refers to the division of marital property between
the parties. Generally, the division must be equitable, just and reasonable.
However, the division of the marital estate will be determined by the facts and
circumstances of each case.
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| Pre/Post-Nuptial Agreements: Another term for pre-nuptial agreement is
ante nuptial agreement. A pre-nuptial agreement is entered into before the
marriage. A post-nuptial agreement is entered into during the marriage. Both
agreements form a contract by which the parties can vary or relinquish marital
rights.
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| Paternity: Refers to an action to determine the paternity of a child.
The child’s mother, putative father, or the Family Independence Agency (FIA)
may file these actions. It is of the utmost importance that if a party has any
question about the paternity of a child, they should immediately seek legal
representation.
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| Post-Judgment Matters: Post-Judgment actions take place after the entry
of the divorce Judgment. The party or their attorney files a petition to amend
the Judgment of divorce. These matters typically pertain to child issues, such
as custody and support.
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| Ask the Genius about Divorce and Family Law
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