Year: 2020
By now, many in Michigan may understand that their social media activity can have unintended consequences during a divorce proceeding. Negative posts, compromising pictures and incriminating activity may have a detrimental effect on a spouse’s efforts to win child custody, … Continue reading
Sometimes it can be a delicate balancing act to keep up with ever-changing trends. Real estate is no different. One example is the practice of purchasing apartment buildings and converting them into condos, which was popular in the past decade … Continue reading
When a loved one passes away and leaves a child or other presumed heir out of the will, it can feel like a betrayal. Even if the child had been estranged from the family or in a disagreement with the … Continue reading
When you draft your estate plan, you need to consider the worst-case scenarios when it comes to your children’s welfare. Establishing guardianship is one of the most challenging considerations for a parent or couple making their estate plans. You want to choose … Continue reading
When a marriage is heading toward divorce, at some point the spouses may lose the element of trust. This may be the reason for the divorce or one of its consequences, but even if you are divorcing amicably, you may … Continue reading
Many in Michigan think of estate planning as something that happens only after one’s family is grown and retirement is near. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Estate planning is essential for every stage of adult life. Parents … Continue reading
When someone leaves behind a well-planned estate, he or she may never know the gratitude loved ones may feel for the generous gesture that spared them the frustration of a prolonged and contentious probate litigation. This may be especially true … Continue reading
Housing developments are nothing new in Michigan. However, residents in one township may be seeing something quite different as a new development grows. After obtaining a zoning ordinance amendment, real estate developers are ready to create a cottage housing village … Continue reading
With the divorce rate in America still hovering around 40 to 50%, many may think it is just a part of life. However, no matter how common divorce may be in society, it can still be traumatic and difficult. To … Continue reading
Michigan real estate developers understand that planning a residential development project involves more than buying a piece of land and putting up houses, condos or apartments. A great deal of work must take place before a single shovel hits the … Continue reading