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1. John J. Schrot Jr. Birmingham, MI
  Attorney At Law - MI, 1977
  Michigan State University, J.D. - 1977
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Lisa B. Kirsch Satawa

Adoption, Children's Rights, Criminal, Farms

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3000 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075

Steven D. Reinheimer

Adoption, Dispute Resolution, Child Support, Farms

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43494 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Mekel Sebestyen Miller

Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption

Status: In Good Standing

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2000 Town Center, Southfield, MI 48075

Molly Eklund-Easley

Farms, Child Support, Adoption, Criminal

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 45 Years

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24681 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48075

Julian J. Poota

Dispute Resolution, Alimony & Spousal Support, Adoption, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 20 Years

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24725 W 12 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48034

Donald R. Dillon

Commercial Real Estate, Estate Planning, Adoption, Wrongful Death

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 48 Years

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Franklin, MI 48025

Julie L. Williams

Estate Planning, Estate, Family Law, Adoption

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 20 Years

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16250 Northland Dr, Southfield, MI 48075

Wade P. Jackman

Domestic Violence & Neglect, Family Law, Divorce, Adoption

Status: In Good Standing Licensed: 40 Years

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30800 Telegraph Rd, Franklin, MI 48025

David Benjamin Brown

Visa, Family Law, Adoption, Bankruptcy

Status: In Good Standing

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31700 Telegraph Rd, Franklin, MI 48025

Timothy Scott Cordes

Divorce & Family Law, Divorce, Estate, Adoption

Status: In Good Standing

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26677 W 12 Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48034

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LEGAL TERMS

DEFAULT DIVORCE

See uncontested divorce.

DEPENDENTS BENEFITS

A type of Social Security benefit available to spouses and minor or disabled children of retired or disabled workers who qualify for either retirement or disabi... (more...)

A type of Social Security benefit available to spouses and minor or disabled children of retired or disabled workers who qualify for either retirement or disability benefits under the program's rigorous qualification guidelines.

AGE OF MAJORITY

Adulthood in the eyes of the law. After reaching the age of majority, a person is permitted to vote, make a valid will, enter into binding contracts, enlist in ... (more...)

Adulthood in the eyes of the law. After reaching the age of majority, a person is permitted to vote, make a valid will, enter into binding contracts, enlist in the armed forces and purchase alcohol. Also, parents may stop making child support payments when a child reaches the age of majority. In most states the age of majority is 18, but this varies depending on the activity. For example, in some states people are allowed to vote when they reach the age of eighteen, but can't purchase alcohol until they're 21.

NO-FAULT DIVORCE

Any divorce in which the spouse who wants to split up does not have to accuse the other of wrongdoing, but can simply state that the couple no longer gets along... (more...)

Any divorce in which the spouse who wants to split up does not have to accuse the other of wrongdoing, but can simply state that the couple no longer gets along. Until no-fault divorce arrived in the 1970s, the only way a person could get a divorce was to prove that the other spouse was at fault for the marriage not working. No-fault divorces are usually granted for reasons such as incompatibility, irreconcilable differences, or irretrievable or irremediable breakdown of the marriage. Also, some states allow incurable insanity as a basis for a no-fault divorce. Compare fault divorce.

MISREPRESENTATION

A lie by one spouse before marriage that provides grounds for an annulment. For example, if a spouse failed to mention that he was still married or was incapabl... (more...)

A lie by one spouse before marriage that provides grounds for an annulment. For example, if a spouse failed to mention that he was still married or was incapable of having children, he has misrepresented himself.

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.

SPLIT CUSTODY

A custody arrangement in the case of multiple children, awarding sole custody of one child to one parent and sole custody of another child to the other parent. ... (more...)

A custody arrangement in the case of multiple children, awarding sole custody of one child to one parent and sole custody of another child to the other parent. This arrangement is generally disfavored by judges because they are reluctant to split up siblings.

ADOPTIVE PARENT

A person who completes all the requirements to legally adopt a child who is not his or her biological child. Generally, any single or married adult who is deter... (more...)

A person who completes all the requirements to legally adopt a child who is not his or her biological child. Generally, any single or married adult who is determined to be a 'fit parent' may adopt a child. Some states have special requirements, such as age or residency criteria. An adoptive parent has all the responsibilities of a biological parent.

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.

SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re Jones

... Facing possible involuntary termination of their rights as requested in that petition, respondent and the father instead voluntarily released the child to the Department of Human Services under the Michigan Adoption Code, MCL 710.21 et seq., on June 20, 2007. ...

National Pride at Work, Inc. v. Governor of Mich.

... THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT. ... [33]. Accordingly, the circumstances surrounding the adoption of the amendment indicate that the lead proponents of the amendment worked hard to convince voters to adopt it. ...

In re MKK

... Respondent cross-appeals. [4]. 139 II. INTERPLAY OF THE ADOPTION CODE AND PATERNITY ACT. ... 1, 19, 22, 747 NW2d 883 (2008). C. THE ADOPTION CODE. Adoption is strictly statutory. The Adoption Code was designed for the following general purposes: ...

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Steven D. Reinheimer

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Molly Eklund-Easley

Julian J. Poota

Donald R. Dillon

Julie L. Williams

Wade P. Jackman

David Benjamin Brown

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LEGAL TERMS

DEFAULT DIVORCE

DEPENDENTS BENEFITS

AGE OF MAJORITY

NO-FAULT DIVORCE

MISREPRESENTATION

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

SPLIT CUSTODY

ADOPTIVE PARENT

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SAMPLE LEGAL CASES

In re Jones

National Pride at Work, Inc. v. Governor of Mich.

In re MKK

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