Over the last decade, we’ve moved from a proprietorship to a private limited company. I am happy and proud to be on the board of directors along with my colleagues Mr Janak Vadgama and Dr Anand Godse. To truly spread the benefits of group drumming and events across the country, we started a train the trainer course. We’ve progressed from having just one drum circle facilitator and two employees to having a thirty member team, of which, twelve are facilitators and teachers, all of whom have…

When your family’s needs change, it is imperative you seek representation from an experienced family law attorney Grand Rapids, MI, who is prepared to advocate for your best interests. At our law firm, we take time to listen to our clients’ needs and make certain we devise strategies that will likely achieve the best possible results.

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However, everyone we talk to wants to die with dignity and none of them want to leave their families with burdens. These negative outcomes can be avoided though with the right financial planning and documentation of your wishes when life’s most difficult situations arise, especially those requiring decisions about end of life care. By talking with our elder law attorney Grand Rapids Mi from the Law…

Emotions run high after people pass away, which is why it’s important you have an ironclad will that can stand up in court. Well-meaning, but dissatisfied, family members can challenge a will if there are inconsistencies or loopholes. You want your will and testament to be strong enough that it can’t be contested. That way, you can have peace of mind knowing that your assets will be distributed how you see fit. Keep reading to learn how an…

Are you aware that changes were made to the Michigan Child Support Formula?

Nearly every four years the Friend of the Court Bureau reviews and makes necessary changes to the child support guidelines which are used to calculate child support in the State of Michigan.

The most recent changes include additions and modifications to what is considered income for purposes of calculating child support. Some of the new changes are as follows:

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While it’s easy to enter a common law marriage, you’ll need the help of an experienced divorce attorney to get out of one. Fortunately, our best divorce lawyers in Grand Rapids Mi can help you through the process of separating from your partner, starting with knowing how to file for divorce. You’ll have to go through the divorce process just like you would if you were married in an official ceremony.

If the other side is falsely…

If you have been putting off selling a car, property, or another asset, it is best to do so before filing for divorce. In Michigan, judges are likely to automatically issue an order prohibiting you from buying or selling marital assets, to give each spouse a fair shot at obtaining what is rightfully theirs. Make all major purchases and sales before filing.

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If your spouse has violated a court order, our divorce attorney in Grand Rapids Mi may recommend you file a contempt citation. What a contempt citation does is ask a judge to punish someone for refusing to comply with the order. If a person is found guilty of contempt, they could be fined or forced to serve jail time.

DO I NEED TO FILE A CONTEMPT CITATION?

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Fire Your Spouse

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Getting a divorce in Michigan? You may be eligible for spousal maintenance (alimony) if you are unable to support yourself and your children following divorce. Alimony payments continue until the recipient is able to recover financially or remarry. However, depending on the health and age of the recipient, alimony could continue until you or your ex-spouse dies. To learn if you're eligible for spousal support, call our divorce lawyers in…

What is a trust? What is a will? Is there a difference?

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Your lawyer is there to help and support you. Attorneys are bound by ethical rules, and all information you tell them must be kept confidential. You must tell your attorney everything relevant to your case, even if you think it makes you look bad. Your attorney will work with you to determine how to deal with any harmful data.

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Medicaid asset protection attorneys help clients develop proactive plans to protect their assets from the devastating costs of a nursing home. No one plans to be in a nursing home, however, it is always best to hope for the best an plan for the worst. On a proactive basis, there are a whole host of estate planning options and other planning tools to help clients protect their asset from ever being taken by a nursing home or the government. The farther ahead we plan, the more we can protect.…

Just because you didn’t have a big church ceremony, doesn’t mean you’re not married to your partner in the eyes of the law.

If you live with your partner, commingle finances, and act like a married couple in public, the court could rule that you have a common-law marriage.

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Perhaps nothing will be more personal to your survivors than the possessions you leave behind. This is why it’s important to describe exactly how you want your personal effects to be distributed. The person responsible for distributing property and assets to beneficiaries will make sure your personal effects go to the right people.

Without this information in your estate planning documents, it becomes all too easy for family members to take (or steal) what they want from your home…

If you have experienced domestic violence, you can file a lawsuit against your abuser in civil court. Usually, victims of domestic violence are stripped of their sentiments, finances, and resources. Claiming compensation with the help of family law lawyers would probably give you a sense of relief. The losses they may get are lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and punitive damages (where available). You need to consult family law solicitors to understand whether the monetary…

When it comes to retirement and nursing home planning, there is a complicated set of laws governing how and when assets can be used. What can be even more frustrating is that these laws are always changing.

In order to avoid having all your assets spent down for nursing home expenses or being penalized, it is best to consult with an experienced elder law attorney.

There are many factors that can affect how you and your elder law attorney decide what nursing home asset…

Just because you didn’t have a big church ceremony, doesn’t mean you’re not married to your partner in the eyes of the law.

If you live with your partner, commingle finances, and act like a married couple in public, the court could rule that you have a common law marriage.

Fortunately, our divorce attorney is here to help if you need to dissolve this union.

While most people assume it’s the number of years you live with someone that determines a common law marriage, it’s…

To make all of these things possible, you will need an experienced estate- planning attorney. Estate planning grand Rapids Mi is what makes a plan in advance, naming all of those who you would like to receive the things you own in your estate after you die. No matter how small your estate may be, it ensures that your property will go to the individuals you want it to and when you want. Not only…