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17360 W. 12 Mile Road Ste. 105 Southfield, MI 48076» view map
Divorce & Family Law
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We use creative approaches on issues such as divorce, parenting time, custody, alimony, and property division to extract the most from Michigan law and achieve results.

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1. Carl E. Sears Southfield, MI
  Attorney at Law - MI, 1999
  Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D.
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Divorce & Family Law, Child Support, Child Custody, Alimony & Spousal Support, Collaborative Law

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Susan Elkouri and Symantha Heath practice exclusively in the areas of divorce, family, and matrimonial law. They have developed a reputation not only ... (more)

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248-344-9700

39555 Orchard Hill Pl, Novi, MI 48375

Alfreda M. Menlove

Estate Planning, Estate, Family Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 35 Years

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2500 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Suzanne R. Fanning

Estate Planning, Estate, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Elder Law

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5340 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Terrence A. Bertram

Medicare & Medicaid, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Elder Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 39 Years

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2950 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Viviane M. Shammas

Commercial Real Estate, Estate, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Business

Status: In Good Standing

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3250 Bolgos Cir, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

William A. Lamb

Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Elder Law, Business

Status: In Good Standing

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300 N Main St, Chelsea, MI 48118

Kimberly Robbins

Divorce & Family Law, Family Law, Child Custody, Child Support

Status: In Good Standing

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11610 E. Grand River, Brighton, MI 48116

Tonie M. Franzese-Damron

Premises Liability, Federal Appellate Practice, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Contract

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 29 Years

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Northville, MI 48167

Michelle Diane Huerta

Elder Law, Social Security, Child Custody

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 20 Years

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16129 Ellen Dr, Livonia, MI 48154

David L. Kull

Real Estate, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Elder Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 56 Years

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37000 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI 48335

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CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATION

Information exchanged between two people who (1) have a relationship in which private communications are protected by law, and (2) intend that the information b... (more...)

Information exchanged between two people who (1) have a relationship in which private communications are protected by law, and (2) intend that the information be kept in confidence. The law recognizes certain parties whose communications will be considered confidential and protected, including spouses, doctor and patient, attorney and client, and priest and confessor. Communications between these individuals cannot be disclosed in court unless the protected party waives that protection. The intention that the communication be confidential is critical. For example, if an attorney and his client are discussing a matter in the presence of an unnecessary third party -- for example, in an elevator with other people present -- the discussion will not be considered confidential and may be admitted at trial. Also known as privileged communication.

COMPARABLE RECTITUDE

A doctrine that grants the spouse least at fault a divorce when both spouses have shown grounds for divorce. It is a response to an old common-law rule that pre... (more...)

A doctrine that grants the spouse least at fault a divorce when both spouses have shown grounds for divorce. It is a response to an old common-law rule that prevented a divorce when both spouses were at fault.

CONSOLIDATED OMNIBUS BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT (COBRA)

A federal law requiring that employers offer employees -- and their spouses and dependents -- continuing insurance coverage if their work hours are cut or they ... (more...)

A federal law requiring that employers offer employees -- and their spouses and dependents -- continuing insurance coverage if their work hours are cut or they lose their job for any reason other than gross misconduct. Courts are still in the process of determining the meaning of gross misconduct, but it's clearly more serious than poor performance or judgment. COBRA also makes an ex-spouse and children eligible to receive group rate health insurance provided by the other ex-spouse's employer for three years following a divorce.

TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER (TRO)

An order that tells one person to stop harassing or harming another, issued after the aggrieved party appears before a judge. Once the TRO is issued, the court ... (more...)

An order that tells one person to stop harassing or harming another, issued after the aggrieved party appears before a judge. Once the TRO is issued, the court holds a second hearing where the other side can tell his story and the court can decide whether to make the TRO permanent by issuing an injunction. Although a TRO will often not stop an enraged spouse from acting violently, the police are more willing to intervene if the abused spouse has a TRO.

SICK LEAVE

Time off work for illness. Most employers provide for some paid sick leave, although no law requires them to do so. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, howe... (more...)

Time off work for illness. Most employers provide for some paid sick leave, although no law requires them to do so. Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, however, a worker is guaranteed up to 12 weeks per year of unpaid leave for severe or lasting illnesses.

DEFAULT DIVORCE

See uncontested divorce.

ACCOMPANYING RELATIVE

An immediate family member of someone who immigrates to the United States. In most cases, a person who is eligible to receive some type of visa or green card ca... (more...)

An immediate family member of someone who immigrates to the United States. In most cases, a person who is eligible to receive some type of visa or green card can also obtain green cards or similar visas for accompanying relatives. Accompanying relatives include spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21.

MARITAL PROPERTY

Most of the property accumulated by spouses during a marriage, called community property in some states. States differ as to exactly what is included in marital... (more...)

Most of the property accumulated by spouses during a marriage, called community property in some states. States differ as to exactly what is included in marital property; some states include all property and earnings dring the marriage, while others exclude gifts and inheritances.

NEXT OF KIN

The closest relatives, as defined by state law, of a deceased person. Most states recognize the spouse and the nearest blood relatives as next of kin.

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Symantha L. Heath

Alfreda M. Menlove

Suzanne R. Fanning

Terrence A. Bertram

Viviane M. Shammas

William A. Lamb

Kimberly Robbins

Tonie M. Franzese-Damron

Michelle Diane Huerta

David L. Kull

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