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What does “established custody environment” mean in family law?

On Behalf of Giordano Law, PLC | Jul 26, 2022 | Firm News

In Michigan divorce cases, children are frequently caught in the middle. Generally, this is unintentional behavior from the parents as most will want what is best for their kids. However, emotions run high in family law amid disagreements as to how custody will be...

How does a court determine custody in a family law case?

On Behalf of Giordano Law, PLC | Jul 18, 2022 | Divorce

In Michigan divorce cases, children are frequently caught in the middle. Generally, this is unintentional behavior from the parents as most will want what is best for their kids. However, emotions run high in family law amid disagreements as to how custody will be...

Transition challenges in adoption

On Behalf of Giordano Law, PLC | Jul 18, 2022 | Firm News

When Michigan families decide to welcome a new member of the family through adoption, they can expect that there will be some bumps along the way. No matter how well adoptive parents may plan for the day the child comes home, there is bound to be a post-adoption...

Is your soon-to-be-ex hiding assets from you?

On Behalf of Giordano Law, PLC | Jul 18, 2022 | Divorce

The more diverse and complicated your marital assets are, the more difficult it can be to ensure that they’re accounted for when divorcing spouses divide their property and support payments are ordered. Divorce attorneys and forensic accounts can cite numerous...

How should you tell your spouse you want a divorce?

On Behalf of Giordano Law, PLC | Jul 18, 2022 | Divorce

Making the decision to get a divorce is serious. Once you say that you’re interested in separating or divorcing, your spouse may agree or it may cause more tension in your home. How you bring up the idea of a separation or divorce is just as important as what you do...

Equitable distribution: property division in a divorce

On Behalf of Giordano Law, PLC | Jul 12, 2022 | Firm News

If you’re considering divorce, or if you’ve already decided it’s necessary, you’ll likely have a lot of questions about what will happen. Things like custody, child support and alimony are issues that will come up in most divorces. Property division will come up as...

Helping your children cope with divorce

On Behalf of Giordano Law, PLC | Jul 12, 2022 | Divorce

Divorce is a challenging time for everyone in the family. During a time when everything is changing, your children will look for help to navigate the process. As you are going through a divorce, you will likely find yourself having difficulty knowing how to cope with...

How the stepparent adoption process works in Michigan

On Behalf of Giordano Law, PLC | Jul 12, 2022 | Firm News

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...

Divorce impacts men and women differently

On Behalf of Giordano Law, PLC | Jul 5, 2022 | Firm News

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,...

Modifying the terms of a child custody order

On Behalf of Giordano Law, PLC | May 4, 2022 | Firm News

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...

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