Recent headlines indicate that there will be significant changes with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If you are in metro Detroit or the Grand Rapids area, we can help explain these changes. Many of these changes are caused by the backlog of applications for “service connected” pension benefits and healthcare benefits. A recent article…
Continue reading ›Michigan No-Fault law entitles an injured claimant to recover up to $20 per day in benefits during the first three years after the date of the accident. This is known as replacement services. Replacement services are used to replace those services that the injured party used to do for himself or herself but can no…
Continue reading ›Getting divorced is a very upsetting time for you and your spouse. However, when you have children, the experience is even more emotional. You should keep the children out of any arguments, and make the process as easy on them as possible. As frustrated as you are with your spouse, you should focus on the…
Continue reading ›Spousal support is generally a highly contested issue. There are some cases where spousal support is necessary and appropriate, and some cases where spousal support is not recommended. Eleven factors are generally considered in determining whether spousal support should be awarded. We urge you to review the factors listed below, to determine the strengths and…
Continue reading ›A bill has been proposed to protect military members in child custody cases while serving overseas. The proposed bill responds to a Lenawee County judge’s decision to order a sailor to come to court despite him being aboard a U.S. submarine. The legislation would prohibit judges from modifying parenting time if a motion is filed…
Continue reading ›An article was recently published by USA Today, describing the legal issues that same-sex couples face when trying to divorce. Since not all states recognize same-sex marriages, divorce proves near impossible. Even if the couples try to divorce in a state that does recognize the marriage, they often face hurdles with residency requirements (i.e. they…
Continue reading ›According to an August 6, 2014 ABC News article, some states are worse than others in terms of filing for divorce. The top 7 worst states for divorce are as follows: Nebraska:In Nebraska, the State requires a filing fee of $157.00 and 420 days to process the divorce. A year’s residency is required, which is…
Continue reading ›Recent headlines indicate that there will be significant changes with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If you are in metro Detroit or the Grand Rapids area, we can help explain these changes. Many of these changes are caused by the backlog of applications for “service connected” pension benefits and healthcare benefits. A recent article…
Continue reading ›Are you a military veteran who lives in the Detroit area and have questions about VA Benefits? If so, it is important to understand how your service is characterized because your eligibility for benefits is directly tied to your military service characterization. Anyone who has served this country in uniform will tell you that they…
Continue reading ›Despite the budget battle, the federal government has approved an increase for non-service connected benefits provided by the VA for wartime vets equal to the Social Security annual cost of living adjustment. If you are a Michigan wartime veteran, or a family member assisting a Michigan wartime veteran, it is important to understand Aid and…
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