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Carl M. Woodard & Associates
Dansville, MI 48819» view map
Divorce & Family Law
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When you need accurate divorce or family law representation, Carl Woodard is there for you.

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1. Carl Woodard Dansville, MI
  Attorney at Law - MI, 1985
  Thomas Cooley Law School J.D. 1984
2. AboutCarl Woodard & Associates
  Over 30 years experience.
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  Divorce & Family Law
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Raymond A. Harris

Medicare & Medicaid, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Elder Law

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 14 Years

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271 Woodland Pass, East Lansing, MI 48823

Jennipher R. Martinez

Family Law, Divorce, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Children's Rights

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1223 Turner St, Lansing, MI 48906

Catherine A. Jacobs

Estate Planning, Trusts, Adoption, Child Custody, Family Law

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124 W Allegan St, Lansing, MI 48933

Jennifer Michelle Pierce

Family Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Elder Law, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 8 Years

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2112 University Park Dr, Okemos, MI 48864

Steven H. Langschwager

Administrative Law, Collection, Federal Appellate Practice, Guardianships & Conservatorships

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 24 Years

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525 W Ottawa St, Lansing, MI 48933

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GUARDIAN AD LITEM

A person, not necessarily a lawyer, who is appointed by a court to represent and protect the interests of a child or an incapacitated adult during a lawsuit. Fo... (more...)

A person, not necessarily a lawyer, who is appointed by a court to represent and protect the interests of a child or an incapacitated adult during a lawsuit. For example, a guardian ad litem (GAL) may be appointed to represent the interests of a child whose parents are locked in a contentious battle for custody, or to protect a child's interests in a lawsuit where there are allegations of child abuse. The GAL may conduct interviews and investigations, make reports to the court and participate in court hearings or mediation sessions. Sometimes called court-appointed special advocates (CASAs).

MARRIAGE

The legal union of two people. Once a couple is married, their rights and responsibilities toward one another concerning property and support are defined by the... (more...)

The legal union of two people. Once a couple is married, their rights and responsibilities toward one another concerning property and support are defined by the laws of the state in which they live. A marriage can only be terminated by a court granting a divorce or annulment. Compare common law marriage.

ATTRACTIVE NUISANCE

Something on a piece of property that attracts children but also endangers their safety. For example, unfenced swimming pools, open pits, farm equipment and aba... (more...)

Something on a piece of property that attracts children but also endangers their safety. For example, unfenced swimming pools, open pits, farm equipment and abandoned refrigerators have all qualified as attractive nuisances.

GIFT TAXES

Federal taxes assessed on any gift, or combination of gifts, from one person to another that exceeds $12,000 in one year. Several kinds of gifts are exempt form... (more...)

Federal taxes assessed on any gift, or combination of gifts, from one person to another that exceeds $12,000 in one year. Several kinds of gifts are exempt form this tax: gifts to tax-exempt charities, gifts to your spouse (limited to $120,000 annually if the recipient isn't a U.S. citizen) and gifts made for tuition or medical bills. In addition to the annual gift tax exclusion, there is a $1 million cumulative tax exemption for gifts. In other words, you can give away a total of $1 million during your lifetime -- over and above the gifts you give using the annual exclusion -- without paying gift taxes.

LEGAL CUSTODY

The right and obligation to make decisions about a child's upbringing, including schooling and medical care. Many states typically have both parents share legal... (more...)

The right and obligation to make decisions about a child's upbringing, including schooling and medical care. Many states typically have both parents share legal custody of a child. Compare physical custody.

DIVORCE

The legal termination of marriage. All states require a spouse to identify a legal reason for requesting a divorce when that spouse files the divorce papers wit... (more...)

The legal termination of marriage. All states require a spouse to identify a legal reason for requesting a divorce when that spouse files the divorce papers with the court. These reasons are referred to as grounds for a divorce.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

An order from a judge that directs a party to come to court and convince the judge why she shouldn't grant an action proposed by the other side or by the judge ... (more...)

An order from a judge that directs a party to come to court and convince the judge why she shouldn't grant an action proposed by the other side or by the judge on her own (sua sponte). For example, in a divorce, at the request of one parent a judge might issue an order directing the other parent to appear in court on a particular date and time to show cause why the first parent should not be given sole physical custody of the children. Although it would seem that the person receiving an order to show cause is at a procedural disadvantage--she, after all, is the one who is told to come up with a convincing reason why the judge shouldn't order something--both sides normally have an equal chance to convince the judge to rule in their favor.

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Raymond A. Harris

Jennipher R. Martinez

Catherine A. Jacobs

Jennifer Michelle Pierce

Steven H. Langschwager

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