Friend of the Court

What is a De Novo hearing

After the Friend of the Court makes a recommendation, either party may request a de novo hearing or a hearing “from the beginning” with the trial court judge. This right is codified in Michigan Compiled Laws section 552.507(4).

Custody in Michigan

What exactly is joint custody in Michigan?

Michigan Compiled Laws section 722.26a, requires parents to be advised of joint custody and the court must consider an award of joint custody at the request of either party.

Child Support

Michigan Child Support Formula Manual 2021 – Change is here!

The Michigan Child Support Formula Manual an the Michigan Child Support Formula Supplement were updated. The new guidelines are effective January 1, 2021. The 2021 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual provides the formula utilized by Michigan Court’s to determine a child support obligation. With very limited exceptions Michigan Court’s may not deviate from the formula.[…]

Rancilo

The 2020 Judges of Macomb County Divorce Court

Macomb County Circuit Court – Family Division:  At Findling Law, we have the great privilege of appearing before divorce courts throughout the state of Michigan.  One of these courts is the Macomb County Circuit Court.   The Macomb County Circuit Court – Family Division is simply known as the Macomb County Divorce Court. The Macomb[…]

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Changes in Macomb County divorce court

Changes at Macomb County divorce court Change is the law of life.  Judge Kathryn Vivano of the Macomb County divorce court is leaving the Macomb County Divorce court and she will be serving the Macomb County business court.  The Michigan Supreme Court in which her brother serves as a Supreme Court Justice, issued Administrative Order[…]

Divorce Statistics by County – Oakland County, Wayne County, Macomb County, Washtenaw County

Divorce Statistics by County 2013 Oakland County, Wayne County, Macomb County, Livingston County, Washtenaw County and Genesee County Divorce statistics by County:  Oakland County Divorce filings 6th circuit Divorce with Children       Divorce w/o children Beginning Pending     1,138                              […]

Macomb County Circuit Court – Family division (Divorce Court)

Macomb County Circuit Court – Family division (Divorce Court):  At Findling Law, we have the great privilege of appearing before divorce courts throughout the state of Michigan.  One of the most enjoyable courts to practice in is the Macomb County Circuit Court.  Why?  The Macomb County Divorce Court has experienced and knowledgeable judges that understand[…]

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