The state of Michigan has two types of advance directives. The first is the Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. The second is a Do-Not-Resuscitate Declaration. Both can be vital components of your estate plans and your health care plans.A Durable Power of...
Month: December 2015
Why do divorce rates go up in January?
Each year, the number of people who file for divorce gets lower. Most people simply do not want to start the proceedings around the holidays. However, when the new year beings, it's time for people to start over. That means the number of divorce filings rises, as does...
What if I don’t want to get divorced?
Few things in life are as stressful as a divorce. This is especially true for marriages that have lasted decades. If one spouse doesn't want to get divorced, what happens then?In Michigan, there is a waiting period before a divorce is finalized. The waiting period for...
What is a ‘friend of the court?’
In most child custody cases, the first public agency that parents will speak with is in the friend of the court office. There are several responsibilities that the friend of the court has, and one of those is a custody evaluation. According to the law in Michigan, a...