Lawyers Weekly, "This Week's Decisions" dated 12/23/19 Where a judgment of divorce nisi granted the parties joint legal custody of their two minor children, the award of joint legal custody was not adequatey supported by the judge's...
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Aretha Franklin left no will when she died at the age of 76, according to documents filed in a Michigan court, which could result in details of her personal finances being made public. In documents filed with the Oakland County probate court, Ms....
The year is still young......PLEASE think (more importantly DO something) about planning ahead.The outreach message we're hoping Kathy and others can continue to sow amongst any and all fifty (50) or older penetrates more deeply the more we run...
This office has been involved in a number of will contests. There is a specific procedure to be followed. You must file an appearance before the return date of a formal proceeding; or file your own petition for formal administration of contesting a...
People tell you that you should get on social media so that you can keep in touch with your family and friends. It's great and lots of fun to see what your friends are up to but it is also a great place for digital crooks to prey on those that are...
Whether you're just beginning to anticipate a need or taking care of a family member full time, these tips, resources and checklists can help you get organized and find support on your caregiving journey. Remember: Just take it one step at a...
Lawyers Weekly, "This Week's Decisions" (12/23/19) Where a Probate & Family Court judge transferred sole legal and physical custody of a child from the mother to the father, that ruling should be reversed because the service of...
(Lawyers Weekly Issue, "This Week's Decisions" 12/2/19) Where a Probate & Family Court judge dismissed a complaint for divorce due to lack of subject matter jurisdiction, a remand is necessary for a determination of whether the...
(Opinion found in Lawyers Weekly 12/2/19) A parent or guardian of minor children currently has the ability to use a "caregiver affidavit" to designate a person as a temporary caregiver in the parent's absence, without the need for...
(copied from This week's decisions in Lawyers weekly dated 12/16/19) Where (1) a 1956 will devised real property to various family members as life tenants and, after their deaths, to the testator's grandchildren and (2) one of the...
