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Child Custody
Child custody cases are never easy, and they are known to be one of the most difficult types of legal battles there are. Following a divorce, parents are often vindictive and spiteful of one another, which leads to the case being very emotionally charged. Sometimes, neither side is willing to back down to…
Child Support
Emotions can run rampant during disagreements over child custody and support. Whether you are divorced already, contemplating a separation or deciding if divorce is your best solution, it is important to get legal advice and representation from an attorney who is knowledgeable about these matters. At Kathleen Buckley, P.C., Flint, MI, our primary focus is…
Divorce
After a lot of pain and suffering, you and your spouse have come to the difficult conclusion that a divorce is necessary. Whether this decision was reached in a peaceful manner or through seemingly endless fights, it is finally time to move on. Unfortunately, you cannot truly move forward until you have resolved the…
Mediation
If you and your spouse are separating in a relatively amicable manner, you may not want to involve the court. Another way of resolving a divorce case is through the process of mediation, which can help to save a lot of time, money, and emotional turmoil. This is referred to as an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). Instead of involving the court in the process…
Separation
The process of legal separation is not the same as divorce. The two actually have completely different legal procedures and are made up with different legal acts that distinguish them from one another. Legal separation, referred to in Michigan as separate maintenance, is a process in which the couple files to indicate their wishes to be apart from one another…
Separate Maintenance
Sometimes, couples may be considering divorce but decide that they are not quite ready for that just yet. In such cases, a legal separation may be the best thing to do. A legal separation is a legal process in which both parties receive their fair share of the marital assets and are separated from one another for a…
Spousal Support
Spousal support is commonly referred to as alimony. This is the payment that the court orders one spouse to pay to the other. There are several ways for this payment to be settled, such as installments, a lump sum, or yearly payments. Alimony is not the same as child support, as even if the couple does not have a child together…
Alimony
Although Michigan is a state with a no-fault divorce policy, one party may still be responsible for the alimony or spousal support. In the past, only the wife was entitled to alimony, regardless of financial status. Nowadays, the no-fault divorce laws have become gender-neutral, meaning that men can be awarded alimony as well. This does not mean…
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5524 South Saginaw Road
Flint, MI 48507
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