DIVORCE AND REAL ESTATE: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THE MARITAL HOME AND YOUR FUTURE HOME

We sat down with Metro-Detroit Real Estate Agents Alyse Robertelli and Candice VanSlembrouck of The Robertelli Team at Max Broock Realtors to discuss the real estate market as we conclude 2024 and enter 2025, as well as important things to know about your Marital Home, division and appraisal of equity in your home, and, future […]

November 21, 2024

CO-PARENTING AGREEMENTS FOR COLLEGE TUITION AND SUPPORTING ADULT CHILDREN

Lately, it is becoming more common for co-parents to express desired agreements and plans to pay for college and support non-minor adult children. I always advise that, yes, parties can make such agreements and arrangements, but enforcement, should there be a future conflict or dispute, becomes murky. In Michigan, there is no obligation to support […]

October 15, 2024

TIPS AND TRICKS FOR ZOOM COURT HEARINGS

April 10, 2024

FINANCIAL COACHING: HOW CAN IT HELP YOU?

January 10, 2024

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU HAVE A CHANGE OF HEART?

November 13, 2023

WHAT IF YOU AND YOUR CO-PARENT DISAGREE ON HEALTHCARE DECISIONS?

Assuming you and your co-parent share joint legal custody over your minor child(ren), that means you each have equal rights to their medical information, records, appointments and major decision-making. Often times, divorced parents have different views on healthcare (i.e., vaccines, procedures, prescriptions). If joint legal custodial parents cannot agree on major medical decisions, they go […]

October 28, 2023

WHAT ARE YOUR OPTIONS WITH THE MARITAL HOME DURING DIVORCE?

October 20, 2023

DIVORCED IN 16 MINUTES? NOT QUITE THAT QUICK, BUT, NOT TOO MUCH LONGER

October 16, 2023

THE INTERSECTION OF FINANCIAL PLANNING AND DIVORCE (PART 2)

August 3, 2023

THE INTERSECTION OF FINANCIAL PLANNING AND DIVORCE (PART 1)

Attorney Max S. Emmer speaks with Nicole Gopoian Wirick, JD, CFP, in a three (3) part series on the intersection of financial planning and divorce. Nicole is a financial advisor with a law degree, certificate in financial planning and myriad experiences making her a uniquely well-rounded and expert financial professional. Should you have any questions, […]

July 31, 2023

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU WIN THE LOTTERY OR A BIG JACKPOT DURING YOUR DIVORCE?

Many clients think that the notion “marital property” ends when they file for divorce – that is not true. Until a divorce is finalized and entered by the Court, property is still marital barring express agreement by the parties to the contrary. Recently, a colleague of mine added language into a Judgment of Divorce regarding […]

July 12, 2023

SUMMER VACATION PARENTING TIME

Many co-parents reach agreements for summer, vacation, and/or holiday parenting time that are different than their regular parenting time schedule. For example, many clients like to reserve the right to exercise extended summer parenting time for a longer trip or vacation – each parent might get one or two uninterrupted weeks of summer parenting time […]

June 25, 2023

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU “MISTAKENLY” GET MARRIED IN LAS VEGAS? (LIVE FROM THE WORLD FAMOUS LITTLE WHITE CHAPEL)

Ended up married after a rowdy weekend in Las Vegas? The heat of the moment made you get ahead of yourself? Unfortunately, Las Vegas marriages, by and large, are legally enforceable and recognized, even if you were on vacation. Annulments are available in very specific, precise situations and circumstances (incapacitation or polygamy/being legally unable to […]

June 21, 2023

GAMBLING AND DISSIPATION OF MARITAL ASSETS (LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS)

What if you discover that your spouse was gambling extensively during your marriage? Or, more generally, what if they have been using marital funds and assets for illicit and/or improper purposes (i.e., drugs, strip clubs, escorts)? While it is generally understood that typical, routine marital expenses and debts are a part of the marital estate […]

June 12, 2023

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH A SMALL LAW FIRM

There are three major benefits and advantages to working with a small law firm like Emmer Law PLC: (1) attention to you and your matter; (2) genuine care for client engagement and satisfaction; (3) reasonable fees and costs. If you have any questions about your divorce or family law matter, please contact us.

March 27, 2023

THE UNHELPFUL THEATRICS OF FAMILY LAW (LIVE FROM BROADWAY)

Divorce lawyers practicing family law often subject themselves and their clients to theatrics and performative antics that, in the long run, provide no material advantage or benefit. You should always seek out an experienced lawyer who is knowledgable, communicative, direct, and honest. If you have any questions about your family law matter, please contact us.

March 15, 2023

THE INTERSECTION OF DIVORCE AND ESTATE PLANNING – CHAT WITH ATTORNEY JOSH LOWENTHAL (PART 2)

Attorney Max S. Emmer speaks with Attorney Joshua A. Lowenthal in a three (3) part series on the intersection of divorce and estate planning. Josh is an attorney who focuses on estate planning and tax matters. Should you ave any questions, please contact us today.

March 1, 2023

THE INTERSECTION OF DIVORCE AND ESTATE PLANNING – CHAT WITH ATTORNEY JOSH LOWENTHAL (PART 1)

Attorney Max S. Emmer speaks with Attorney Joshua A. Lowenthal in a three (3) part series on the intersection of divorce and estate planning. Josh is an attorney whose firm focuses on estate planning and tax matters. Should you have any questions, please contact us today.

February 27, 2023

FRIEND OF THE COURT – EARLY INTERVENTION CONFERENCE (EIC)

You or your spouse file for divorce in Oakland County and right off the bat you get a notice that there is a court date already?! Many people are surprised and/or intimated seeing a hearing date so quickly which is understandable. In Oakland County, Early Intervention Conference hearings are automatically scheduled for matters with minor […]

January 11, 2023

WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY?

Obviously, you should look to hire a lawyer that is experienced and competent, preferably one who exclusively practices family law. But, what else should you look for? I tell people to look for someone who feels like a personality fit; someone you feel comfortable talking to about private, serious and sensitive subjects and topics. I […]

November 3, 2022