by Van Den Heuvel Law Office It is often assumed that when a person passes away, they will leave their assets and property to their loved ones. However, this does not always happen. People often do not want to leave their family members an inheritance, or they simply do not have any family members to whom […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Parental figures often become attached to children, even when they are not biologically theirs. This often happens when people become involved in a relationship with someone who has children of their own. A bond develops between the adult that is not the parent and the child. When the adult relationship […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Property distribution is often one of the most complex aspects of a Michigan divorce, and this is particularly true when one or both spouses have retirement accounts and other investments, such as a 401(k). One common question asked by the clients at the Van Den Heuvel Law Office is whether a spouse […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Nearly 50% of all couples end up filing for divorce. When filing for divorce, the spouse requesting to end the marriage must state a specific ground for terminating the marriage. Different states have different grounds by which a spouse can request a divorce, including Michigan. If you are interested in filing […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Step-Parent Adoptions are not all the same. Before we start an indepth conversation, we need to discuss when a parent is “Putative”, or assumed to be the child’s parent, versus when there is an established parent. Easy Mistakes courts make in step-parent adoption: If the putative father attends the Hearing […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Everyone knows that divorce is expensive. If you are thinking about ending your marriage, or the process has already started, you may be wondering how you are going to support yourself. In Michigan, you can ask your spouse or the court for spousal support, also known as alimony, if you think […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Child custody disputes are some of the most contentious during a divorce. If you were denied child custody, you may think there is nothing you can do about it. Fortunately, that is not always true. Just as judges can issue child custody orders, they can also modify them, so child custody […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office When going through a divorce, you may feel hostile towards your spouse and may even want to seek revenge. This may be particularly true if you feel as though your spouse was to blame for the end of your marriage. However, while retaliating against your spouse may provide relief for […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Divorce isn’t simply a legal process, nor is it strictly relational. Divorce stirs up many legal, financial, and relationship questions and concerns. Suppose you have never been divorced in Michigan, or it’s been quite some time since you have gone through the process. In that case, it’s wise to meet with a […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office If you’re facing a divorce, it’s difficult enough for you – as an adult – but it can be even more emotionally wrenching for your children. Even older children can have a difficult time wrapping their thoughts around the immense change they’re facing, and young children don’t even have reference points […]

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