Ann Arbor Child Support Lawyer, Michigan

Sponsored Law Firm

x
Click For More Info:

Carl E. Sears
About | Practice Areas
Carl E. Sears Law Office
17360 W. 12 Mile Road Ste. 105 Southfield, MI 48076» view map
Divorce & Family Law
The Vital Lawyer For Your Outcome

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.

800-692-9880
1. Carl E. Sears Southfield, MI
  Attorney at Law - MI, 1999
  Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D.
2. AboutCarl E. Sears Law Office
  The Vital Lawyer For Your Outcome
3. Practice AreasExpertise
  Divorce & Family Law
1. Contact
2. Email
3. Refer
5. Visit:
6. Website
7. Profile

Symantha L. Heath

✓ VERIFIED

Divorce & Family Law, Child Support, Child Custody, Alimony & Spousal Support, Collaborative Law

Specialist in Divorce & Family Law

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

FREE CONSULTATION

CONTACT

248-344-9700

39555 Orchard Hill Pl, Novi, MI 48375

John K. Kline

Child Support, Divorce & Family Law, Animal Bite, Accident & Injury

Status: In Good Standing

CONTACT

483 Little Lake Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Marie A. Pulte

Dispute Resolution, Divorce, Child Support, Divorce & Family Law

Status: In Good Standing

FREE CONSULTATION

CONTACT

1158 S. Main St., Plymouth, MI 48170

Melanie C. Klark

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Collaborative Law, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing

FREE CONSULTATION

CONTACT

822 East Grand River Avenue, Brighton, MI 48116

Melissa A. Cox

Farms, Child Support, Adoption, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing

CONTACT

41700 West Six Mile Road, Northville, MI 48168

Rebecca Tooman

Dispute Resolution, Collaborative Law, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support

Status: In Good Standing

CONTACT

2450 Old Novi Road, Novi, MI 48377

Travis M. Reeds

Family Law, Child Support, Medical Malpractice, Animal Bite

Status: In Good Standing

CONTACT

1038 E. West Maple Road, Walled Lake, MI 48390

Kimberly Robbins

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

Status: In Good Standing

FREE CONSULTATION

CONTACT

11610 E. Grand River, Brighton, MI 48116

Edwin J Literski

Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 41 Years

CONTACT

123 Brighton Lake Rd, Brighton, MI 48116

Edward Shaw

Child Support, Consumer Protection, Collection, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 34 Years

CONTACT

42705 Grand River Ave, Novi, MI 48375

800-923-0641

Free Help: Use This Form or Call 800-943-8690

Call me for fastest results!
800-943-8690

Free Help: Use This Form or Call 800-943-8690

By submitting this lawyer request, I confirm I have read and agree to the Consent to Receive Email, Phone, Text Messages, Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy. Information provided is not privileged or confidential.

Display Sponsorship

LEGAL TERMS

FAULT DIVORCE

A tradition that required one spouse to prove that the other spouse was legally at fault, to obtain a divorce. The 'innocent' spouse was then granted the divorc... (more...)

A tradition that required one spouse to prove that the other spouse was legally at fault, to obtain a divorce. The 'innocent' spouse was then granted the divorce from the 'guilty' spouse. Today, 35 states still allow a spouse to allege fault in obtaining a divorce. The traditional fault grounds for divorce are adultery, cruelty, desertion, confinement in prison, physical incapacity and incurable insanity. These grounds are also generally referred to as marital misconduct.

HOME STUDY

An investigation of prospective adoptive parents to make sure they are fit to raise a child, required by all states. Common areas of inquiry include financial s... (more...)

An investigation of prospective adoptive parents to make sure they are fit to raise a child, required by all states. Common areas of inquiry include financial stability, marital stability, lifestyles and other social factors, physical and mental health and criminal history.

ADOPT

(1) To assume the legal relationship of parent to another person's child. See also adoption. (2) To approve or accept something -- for example, a legislative bo... (more...)

(1) To assume the legal relationship of parent to another person's child. See also adoption. (2) To approve or accept something -- for example, a legislative body may adopt a law or an amendment, a government agency may adopt a regulation or a party to a lawsuit may adopt a particular argument.

PREMARITAL AGREEMENT

An agreement made by a couple before marriage that controls certain aspects of their relationship, usually the management and ownership of property, and sometim... (more...)

An agreement made by a couple before marriage that controls certain aspects of their relationship, usually the management and ownership of property, and sometimes whether alimony will be paid if the couple later divorces. Courts usually honor premarital agreements unless one person shows that the agreement was likely to promote divorce, was written with the intention of divorcing or was entered into unfairly. A premarital agreement may also be known as a 'prenuptial agreement.'

CENSUS

An official count of the number of people living in a certain area, such as a district, city, county, state, or nation. The United States Constitution requires ... (more...)

An official count of the number of people living in a certain area, such as a district, city, county, state, or nation. The United States Constitution requires the federal government to perform a national census every ten years. The census includes information about the respondents' sex, age, family, and social and economic status.

COMMUNITY PROPERTY

A method for defining the ownership of property acquired during marriage, in which all earnings during marriage and all property acquired with those earnings ar... (more...)

A method for defining the ownership of property acquired during marriage, in which all earnings during marriage and all property acquired with those earnings are considered community property and all debts incurred during marriage are community property debts. Community property laws exist in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin. Compare equitable distribution and separate property.

ADOPTION

A court procedure by which an adult becomes the legal parent of someone who is not his or her biological child. Adoption creates a parent-child relationship rec... (more...)

A court procedure by which an adult becomes the legal parent of someone who is not his or her biological child. Adoption creates a parent-child relationship recognized for all legal purposes -- including child support obligations, inheritance rights and custody.

CONSORTIUM

(1) A group of separate individuals or companies that come together to undertake an enterprise or transaction that is beyond the means of any one member. For ex... (more...)

(1) A group of separate individuals or companies that come together to undertake an enterprise or transaction that is beyond the means of any one member. For example, a group of local businesses may form a consortium to fund and construct a new office complex. (2) The duties and rights associated with marriage. Consortium includes all the tangible and intangible benefits that one spouse derives from the other, including material support, companionship, affection, guidance and sexual relations. The term may arise in a lawsuit if a spouse brings a claim against a third party for 'loss of consortium' after the other spouse is injured or killed.

AMICUS CURIAE

Latin for 'friend of the court.' This term describes a person or organization that is not a party to a lawsuit as plaintiff or defendant but that has a strong i... (more...)

Latin for 'friend of the court.' This term describes a person or organization that is not a party to a lawsuit as plaintiff or defendant but that has a strong interest in the case and wants to get its two cents in. For example, the ACLU often submits materials to support a person who claims a violation of civil rights even though that person is represented by a lawyer.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Berger v. Berger

... Moreover, as defendant correctly argues, any disparity of income between the custodial parent and noncustodial parent will be accounted for under the Michigan's Child Support Formula (MCSF). ... We agree with respect to child support but not spousal support. ...

Holmes v. Holmes

... IV. GOVERNING LEGAL PRINCIPLES REGARDING CHILD SUPPORT. ... at 464, 452 NW2d 859. [7]. V. APPLICATION OF CHILD SUPPORT PRINCIPLES. The facts of the instant case readily distinguish it from Johns and Ballard and place it squarely alongside Ovaitt and Aussie. ...

Laffin v. Laffin

... They agreed to binding arbitration to resolve issues of alimony, child support, and property division. ... When this credit was exhausted, plaintiff would begin paying child support in accordance with the Michigan Child Support Formula Manual (MCSFM). ...

SORT BY:

FILTER BY:

Free Consultation
Male
Female
Suspended

Ann Arbor Child Support Lawyer, Michigan

Sponsored Law Firm

Carl E. Sears Law Office

SPONSORED LAWYERS

Symantha L. Heath

John K. Kline

Marie A. Pulte

Melanie C. Klark

Melissa A. Cox

Rebecca Tooman

Travis M. Reeds

Kimberly Robbins

Edwin J Literski

Edward Shaw

TIPS

LEGAL TERMS

FAULT DIVORCE

HOME STUDY

ADOPT

PREMARITAL AGREEMENT

CENSUS

COMMUNITY PROPERTY

ADOPTION

CONSORTIUM

AMICUS CURIAE

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

Berger v. Berger

Holmes v. Holmes

Laffin v. Laffin

SORT BY:

FILTER BY:

PRACTICE AREAS

NEARBY CITY SUGGESTIONS

Lawyer.com Legal Protection Plan

Premium Membership

Additional Services

Resources

My Account Details