Family Law Blog

Depending on how the Supreme Court rules in its same sex marriage case, the Michigan gay adoption bills may have little impact Last week, many in the state of Michigan were either shocked, disappointed, or especially pleased with Governor Snyder’s decision to sign three bills, HB 4188

Editor’s Note: The following article is about House Bill 4141, which was introduced during the 2015-2016 legislative session and was not passed by lawmakers. A proposal similar to House Bill 4141 — House Bill 4691 — was introduced in May 2017. House Bill 4691 is curr

The United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this Tuesday on same-sex marriage. Family law in Michigan is constantly changing.  For the time being, the ban on gay marriage in Michigan is still in effect; however, this could be changing soon once the Supreme Court makes a r

Proposed House Bill would effectively allow one parent to veto the other parent’s decision to have a third party watch the child for a significant period of time As attorneys who have handled issues associated with divorce and separation, especially when children are involved, a piece

For many individuals, time spent with grandparents is filled with cherished moments. If a child loses a parent, grandparents may provide a way that the child can maintain a connection to the deceased parent’s side of the family. Unfortunately, however, something might happen lea