Across the country, demand for real estate has been on the rise even while supply has been hard to come by for most buyers. Here in Michigan, the market remains incredibly competitive, with many buyers receiving multiple offers within hours of their home hitting the...
In most Michigan cities, commercial real estate remains a lucrative prospect for those with time and money to invest. However, you must prepare to acquire the many building permits required in Grand Traverse County. Although these permits are necessary to comply with...
Most Michigan couples that divorce when they have children will wind up sharing custody. A parenting plan helps establish each of your specific responsibilities to the children and to one another. Including the right information in your parenting plan can help set you...
If you’re doing estate planning in Michigan and you own a cabin or a cottage on the lake, that’s probably a big part of your plans -- some of which may have significant emotional meaning. These vacation homes are a massive part of Michigan’s overall lifestyle. Your...
You spent more than $15,000 on your spouse’s engagement ring. It’s a beautiful piece, but it’s also a major financial investment. Many people drive cars that are worth less than that ring. When your spouse files for divorce, you want to get the ring back. Can you do...
As the owner or executive of a business, you are probably very familiar with contract and planning documents. You likely review and execute paperwork constantly in your professional life. You may also have taken steps to protect yourself and your loved ones in your...
When you started your business, you were already married, and your spouse was very supportive. The business flourished over the next five years, but your marriage didn’t. It takes a lot of work to bring in over a million dollars a year in revenue, and you’re proud of...
If you have experience in real estate, you already know how critical it is to do your due diligence before starting a new project. If you are new to developing real estate, it is smart to start learning how state and local laws will affect your projects. Zoning issues...
Divorce requires more planning than you might initially expect, both emotionally and logistically. You will not simply wake up one morning dissatisfied with your marriage and decide to file for divorce later that day. Instead, you'll probably go through different...
It’s looking like 2021 will be the year you and your spouse finally end your marriage. You anticipate that it will be a rather straightforward process because the two of you have a prenuptial agreement. However, when you dig it out of your files and look it over, you...
