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After you and your spouse have decided that adopting your stepchild is something that will benefit the entire family, it is time to consider the legal process. According to the Michigan Judicial Institute, your stepparent adoption will not have the same procedures as...
During a divorce, parties expend their energies contesting various legal issues: alimony, child custody, property division and so on. Every decision affects their financial, health and social well-being. While this may be true for everyone going through divorce,...
Most Michigan residents probably assume that the stress and emotional upheaval of a divorce ends when the judge signs the final order that determines issues such as child custody, child support, division of assets and support. That isn't always the case. Even if the...
Like many other states, Michigan law has options for West Michigan couples who may wish to remain married but otherwise live separate lives and have separate homes and finances. Many couples may be interested in this option, which Michigan officially calls separate...
A lot of Michigan residents worry about how their divorce will affect their relationship with their child. This is understandable given that a court order could significantly limit parenting time. If you’re in that situation now, then you should make sure that you’re...
In the current state of the housing market, there’s a strong chance that you’ve built up a lot of equity in your family home. You might have sentimental attachment to the residence, too, especially if you’ve raised a family there. But what happens to your home when...
In the last several months, I have been honored with several unexpected accolades. I don’t have much to say except that I am thankful and excited about the recognition Giordano Law has received and grateful for all of my wonderful clients who allow me to help them...
Michele was recently quoted in an article about "grey divorce" in the April/May issue of West Michigan Woman magazine. You can read the article here. If you or someone you know is contemplating divorce later in life, there are some unique issues to consider. Contact...
I recently came across a blog post entitled "I'm 30, Divorced and Happy". The author of the post was nearing her 30th birthday and reflecting on the successes and adventures she experienced in her 20's. One of those sucesses was marriage...followed 18 months later...
I feel very strongly about the idea of community – that personal growth comes from giving back to the world around you. I spend a lot of time serving on boards and committees in the area and while I am proud of what I am able to give to these organizations, what I...