On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 9, 2019 | Firm News
Plenty of Michigan residents file for bankruptcy every year. There is no shame in it; in fact, it can be a strategic move to get out from under crippling debt. However, what you probably already know is that your credit will take a hit after you file. This does not...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 6, 2019 | Firm News
Michigan legislation is unique in that it is one of the few in the nation that expressly encourages parents to come to a child custody agreement on their own, and without court intervention. However, it also recognizes that many former partners may struggle to see eye...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 5, 2019 | Firm News
During a divorce in Michigan, the subject of child custody can be a heated topic. If you are in the middle of a custody battle with your former spouse, then you will have to associate with the Friend of the Court Bureau. While the Friend of the Court is not there to...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Oct 21, 2019 | Firm News
Once you and your spouse have decided to separate, you may disagree about who should remain in your shared home. The answer depends on several factors, including the value of the property and whether or not you have children. Before moving out before a divorce, get to...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Oct 18, 2019 | Firm News
Drunk driving has long been an issue that experts have studied with the goal of reducing instances. However, if you face a drunk driving charge in Michigan, you may understand how difficult it can be to know you are over the legal blood alcohol content level. A couple...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Oct 16, 2019 | Firm News
Finances are always a concern in a divorce, regardless of how much money you have. You need to protect what is rightfully yours and make sure that you have what you need after the divorce is final. One area particularly requires attention. This is your retirement....
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Sep 4, 2019 | Firm News
You’ve always been good about maintaining your debt level. You wanted to make sure you had enough rotating debts to improve your credit score, and you always paid on time. That was all before you suddenly lost your job. Now, you’ve found yourself in a...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Aug 31, 2019 | Divorce Law, Firm News
Michigan residents who are considering divorce have a lot of little and big details that they need to figure out. Dividing a household into two is arduous work, and how it turns out in the end may not be how one thought it would be going into the dissolution process....
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Aug 29, 2019 | Bankruptcy Law, Firm News
According to a recently published article, roughly 43 million people in the United States are carrying medical debt. This debt, like other consumer debts, is not one that is taken on because of want; it is due to a need. Unfortunately, most people struggle to meet...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Aug 23, 2019 | Family Law, Firm News
If you are divorced or separated — or preparing for either — there are a lot of things you and your ex need to figure out, especially if you have children. Child custody issues, for example, can be a source of serious contention. Even if you think...
