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In Michigan, can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
While Michigan statutes are silent on this issue, Michigan courts have upheld fair and reasonable modifications or eliminations of spousal support in prenuptial agreements. more
What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Michigan?
Couples who wish to enter a premarital agreement in Michigan should put their agreement in writing and sign it. Courts will generally uphold prenuptial agreements if the agreement was made … more
Can The State Terminate A Parent's Rights Over Their Children?
Yes. Every state has an agency that protects the interests of children. That agency may ask the court to terminate parental rights. Usually, the state must show that the parent … more

How to Establish Legal Paternity
It is often important to legally establish a child’s paternity, whether or not the father will be involved in the child’s life. If a child is born to a married woman then the woman’s husband is automatically assumed to be the child’s father and it is his name that will go on the child’s birth certificate, unless either spouse contests the paternity. If … more
What Happens When the Wedding is Called Off
When a wedding is called off there are often shattered dreams, broken promises and breaches of contracts that must be handled. Before you can rebuild your life and create new dreams you must determine each party’s entitlement to joint property and each party’s responsibility for joint obligations. General Rules of Property Division for Unmarried Couples Generally, any … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
This chart from the Department of Health and Human Services shows the state laws regarding how income is determined for purposes of calculating a … more

Survey of Child Support Guidelines: Do They Use Net Income or Gross Income?
Department of Health and Human Services chart of state laws regarding how income is determined … more
Understanding and Managing Child Support Debt
Preventing Child Sexual Abuse Within Youth-Serving Organizations
This publication from the the CDC is designed to help representatives of youth-serving … more
Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms
The publication from the CDC is designed to help people recognize the signs and symptoms of child … more
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
This publication by the CDC explains the federal law, the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act.