Family Law
Child custody disputes can be complicated and emotional battles. In Michigan, as with most states, the court’s priority is the best interests of the child. One of the most contentious issues in child custody cases is full custody. If you are a parent seeking custody in Michigan, you will want to understand the ins and…
5 Reasons To Have a Contested Divorce In Michigan (Even If You Don’t Want To Fight) This article about the contested divorce process in Michigan by Steslicki & Ghannam PLC is not intended to be, and should not be construed as legal advice. It is for informational purposes only. For advice specific to your potential…
Everything You Need To Know About Spousal Support and Alimony in Michigan This article by Michigan alimony and support attorneys at Steslicki & Ghannam, PLC is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. For legal advice specific to the alimony laws and your situation, schedule a consultation with our office. Who…
This article by Michigan divorce attorneys Steslicki & Ghannam, PLC is not intended to be, and should not be construed as legal advice. It is for general informational purposes only. For legal advice specific to your situation, contact us today! Is Your Marriage Relationship Over? The Divorce Process in Michigan If you are faced with…
When Do Children Decide Where They Live? A question that we are asked often is “when can my child decide where they want to live” when the parents are involved in a custody case. Most often we hear “I heard my child can decide which parent they want to live with when they turn 14.” …
What to Know If You Want to Change Your Custody Order? In Michigan, once a custody order is entered, it is not so simple to change the order. There are two major inquiries the Court will make to determine if custody should be changed, and just because the answer to one is yes, does not…
As you enter into the period before a wedding, you may wonder at some point “Do I need a prenuptial agreement?” There are many reasons you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement, and many scenarios where they may be appropriate and even necessary. Let’s start with what a prenuptial agreement is: A legal contract…
An issue that often comes up during a Divorce case is a parent discussing the details of the litigation with a child. Is it allowed, what should be said, what to do if the other parent is discussing details of a case with a child? The general rule of thumb is that children should be…
What happens to a house after death depends on several factors. The first thing to figure out is how the property is owned. Is there sole ownership of the property or some form of joint ownership? If the house was owned solely by the decedent, and there is no trust document to transfer the property,…
Most orders regarding custody allow the parents joint legal custody. There are some cases where it is not in the child’s best interest for one or both parents to have legal custody. Some of these situations are when there is abandonment or a history of domestic violence or drug or alcohol abuse. However, in most…