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Here are several reasons why negotiating a separation agreement is better than a divorce trial for you, your children, and your peace of mind.

Here’s what you should know about the child custody best interest factors and the parenting time factors that will frame any child custody decision by the Michigan family courts.

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in blog on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. When you were first divorced, you and your ex-spouse may have done well adhering to the terms of the divorce agreement. However, things change in life and it is not uncommon for couples to revisit the decr...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in divorce on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. One of the most contentious and taxing elements of a divorce is dividing marital property. People are scared about what they stand to lose, and the reality of supporting two households on smaller inco...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in child custody on Monday, March 13, 2017. When parents turn to the court to resolve child custody and/or parenting time disputes, it is important to understand the factors that a judge will examine. Under the Michigan Child Custody Act, th...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in blog on Thursday, June 15, 2017. When you are young, healthy and single, preparing an estate plan is not something that comes to mind as easily, say, as preparing for your next vacation. Like many millennials, you are probably focused on ...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in blog on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Divorce is almost always stressful, sad and confusing for everyone involved, including children. As you and your spouse know that divorce is imminent, now is the time to make sure your kids are coping...

Coming To A Decision On Child Custody When parents divorce or separate, a decision needs to be made about where their child's primary household will be and which parent will be their primary caregiver. In most cases, joint custody arrangements are preferred because they offer the best chance at p...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in estate planning on Tuesday, November 15, 2016. According to a recent estimate, over half of Michigan's residents have no estate plan in place. Thinking about the transfer of assets in one's estate can be a daunting task, to be sure. Some ...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in divorce on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. A recent article illustrates that, for many readers, confusion may still exist over the distinctions between legal separation and divorce. Under Michigan law, the two events are separate procedures. Speci...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in estate planning on Thursday, September 14, 2017. Your primary thought when purchasing life insurance in Michigan is probably to provide for your family if you die suddenly. How that policy is set up and who you name as beneficiary could m...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in estate planning on Monday, February 20, 2017. A comprehensive estate plan can include an advanced health care directive, also known as a living will. This document describes an individual's treatment preferences, such as hospice preferenc...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in estate planning on Monday, November 6, 2017. You may have already spent some time making some end-of-life plans, but a Michigan will or trust often only addresses part of the equation. At Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, PC, we often provid...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in divorce on Monday, January 30, 2017. It may seem ridiculous that you have to sue your spouse to end a marital relationship, but a marriage is a contract, after all. And like other types of cases, there are certain procedural markers that ...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in estate planning on Tuesday, September 20, 2016. For readers that might not yet have an estate plan, there are several reasons to start today. First, Michigan will generally appoint an executor and apply the rules of intestate succession t...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in divorce on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Whether you have child support obligations as a non-custodial parent or are counting on these payments to help raise your child, back child support can make life hard. When a non-custodial parent fall...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in divorce on Friday, June 23, 2017. Although a divorce may involve heated emotions, it is still possible to prepare for your first meeting with your divorce attorney. Today's post provides some practical ways for taking a proactive approach...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in divorce on Monday, January 2, 2017. Even when minor children are not involved, the sheer number of issues posed by a divorce proceeding can leave the parties feeling overwhelmed. For that reason, a family law attorney often functions as a...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in estate planning on Friday, January 13, 2017. The safe deposit box is a common place to put expensive items and important documents. These locked boxes are kept in vaults in a bank, which makes them look like very secure locations for thin...

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in estate planning on Monday, November 28, 2016. Even unmarried couples may benefit from the counsel of a family law attorney. Specifically, an increasing number of Americans in intimate relationships are choosing to live together, rather ge...