One of the most common questions we receive is “how long do I have to wait until my divorce is final?” The statutory minimum for a divorce withoutminor children is sixty (60) days. The statutory minimum for a divorce withminor children is six (6) months. That being said, the actual time that your particular case…
Continue reading ›The Daily News has created a list of three (3) ways that parents can protect their children during a divorce. 1.) Assure the children that they have your unconditional love; 2.) Do not make children choose between parents; and 3.) Do not treat your child as your friend. To read the entire article, click here:…
Continue reading ›New Year, New Dangers From crowded student parking lots to the renovations some schools seem to perpetually undergo, to the constant threat of bullying, there are many things to be cautious of as a parent or a student heading into a new school year. As a fellow parent, the last thing we want is for…
Continue reading ›Spc. Ryan Trantham from the Michigan National Guard’s 156th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Company C. earned Honor Guard status on June 2017 after undergoing 40 hours of Michigan Army National Guard, Honor Guard Training. SMDA continues to be proud to serve Michigan veterans and congratulates Spc. Trantham on this achievement. Related Posts: Cases in the news:…
Continue reading ›A notice to students heading to the University of Michigan this fall – don’t bring your firearm with you. In June, the Michigan Court of Appeals held that students, staff, and the general public are still banned from possessing firearms on the U of M campus. In a 2-1 decision, the Court of Appeals ruled…
Continue reading ›Below is a link to an article that discusses the mortgage ramifications of filing for divorce. It is important to understand the difference between removing your name from the deed, and removing yourself from the liability of the mortgage. Dealing with divorce: How to handle your mortgage when you split Related Posts: Cases in the…
Continue reading ›The War Dog Memorial will be unveiled with a ceremony occurring this Saturday morning in Lake Orion. The monument will be dedicated to dogs that served alongside military members and will be located at the Orion Veterans Memorial in Lake Orion. The ceremony will include a salute from retired military dogs. SMDA continues to be…
Continue reading ›Michigan native and Vietnam War veteran James McCloughan was honored for his bravery during the battle of Nui Yon Hill this Monday. He was awarded the Medal of Honor, the highest military honor possible due to saving the lives of ten men while acting as a medic during the fight. He was only 23 at…
Continue reading ›When you are considering filing for divorce, it is helpful to understand your financial situation – both individually and as a couple. You will want to have a general idea of the marital assets and debts. This will allow you to consider the amount of the assets that are subject to division, and how much…
Continue reading ›There are several case codes that you should be familiar with when filing a family law case. The court will require different standards of proof and different procedures, depending on which type of family case is filed. DP – A DP case is a case to establish paternity. A paternity case can be filed by…
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