Family Law
When it comes to leaving a legacy, many Michigan families want to ensure their children receive the wealth they’ve worked hard to build, without it being chipped away by avoidable taxes. Fortunately, with smart gifting strategies, you can pass assets to your loved ones efficiently and in a way that minimizes tax burdens. At Steslicki…
Life circumstances can change significantly after establishing a child custody or support order. Parents may find that an existing order no longer suits their family’s needs, whether due to job loss, relocation, changes in a child’s needs, or other major life events. In Michigan, modifications to child custody and support orders are possible but require…
Divorce is a life-altering experience for everyone involved, but it can be incredibly challenging for children. While the emotional and logistical changes may seem overwhelming, there are steps parents in Michigan can take to help their kids emerge from divorce stronger and more resilient. Here, our Plymouth family law attorneys at Steslicki & Ghannam provide…
Family court orders ensure fairness and structure in child custody, parenting time, child support, and spousal support cases. However, when one party disregards these orders, it can create stress and uncertainty, particularly for the children involved. If your ex has violated a family court order in Michigan, acting promptly and strategically to protect your rights…
Spousal support, often called alimony, is a critical issue in many Michigan divorce cases. It’s designed to provide financial assistance to a lower-earning or non-earning spouse to maintain a standard of living after a divorce. However, spousal support is not guaranteed in every case and is determined based on various factors. At Steslicki & Ghannam, our Plymouth family…
Divorce is never an easy process, but high-conflict divorces can be particularly challenging, emotionally and legally. When disagreements over property division, child custody, or spousal support escalate, it’s essential to have a clear strategy to navigate the complexities and protect your interests. At Steslicki & Ghannam, PLC, our Plymouth family law attorneys are experienced in handling high-conflict divorces, helping…
When couples decide to divorce in Michigan, one of the most challenging aspects is determining how property and assets will be divided. Understanding how this process works can help you know what to expect and how to protect your interests. In Michigan, property division follows an “equitable distribution” approach, but what does that mean? Our…
Social media has become integral to daily life but can significantly affect Michigan family law cases, including divorce, child custody, spousal support, and property division. Here, our Plymouth family law attorneys at Steslicki & Ghannam, PLC discuss why what you post or share online can be used as evidence in family law disputes and how even…
Our Plymouth family law attorneys at Steslicki and Ghannam PLC recently wrote about our excitement about Michigan lifting the nation’s only ban on paid surrogacy agreements. Now, we’d like to expand on what that means specifically for individuals and couples throughout Michigan who are looking to start or expand their families through paid surrogacy. Here, we explain…
At Steslicki & Ghannam, PLC, our Plymouth family law attorneys understand that when Michigan parents divorce, their lives are changed going forward. It is no easy feat to juggle two households, child custody agreements/orders, and their personal and professional lives. Once the dust has settled and the parents and kids are in their new routines,…