The divorce judgment is the legal document that outlines the overall disbursement of all assets and liabilities as well as custody, child support and parenting time issues. This is the final document that divides the marital estate and it cannot be altered except for claims based on fraud or deceit once it is signed by the parties and the presiding judge. Once the divorce judgment is signed by the judge and the statutory proofs have been taken you will be formally divorced. This process of obtaining a judgment is normally complicated and can be very time consuming.
Child Custody and Visitation
Adoption
Guardianship
Spousal Support
There are no formal statutory requirements for a party to receive spousal support. There is a computer program that is used to assist the court and attorneys. However, it is not the law or mandatory. Some of the major variables that go into the spousal support calculations are salary, education levels, the length of marriage, and several other factors that we can discuss at the initial meeting. Sometimes spousal support can be for a number of years or it can be perpetual depending on the situations of the parties. Again it is wise to consult an attorney so that they can accurately go over the factors and the numbers so that you have an idea what you may be receiving or paying on a monthly basis.
A misdemeanor is a charge that carries no more than one year in the local county jail. Some of the more common misdemeanors are: Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), retail fraud, possession of marijuana, driving while license suspended (DWLS) and domestic violence (DV).
Drug Crimes
A law commonly referred to as section 7411 permits an individual charged with possession of certain drugs to escape the stigma of having a permanent criminal record. You would be required to complete the terms of probation, sometimes including jail, and do what the Court asks of you to avoid a drug conviction on your permanent criminal record. Section 7411 can only be used once and is limited to possession of controlled substances. It does not apply in delivery or manufacturing of any controlled substance cases. Our office will consider and review the details of a disposition using Section 7411 during our first meeting if you are charged with a drug crime.
Are you looking for an experienced attorney that can help you with contract drafting and disputes, business litigation, corporations or forming an LLC, mergers and acquisitions? Barley and Bittner has decades of combined experience with these complicated business matters and is here to make the process as painless and efficient for you as possible.
Business Disputes
Please contact our office today for a free initial consultation if you have questions regarding any of the areas of business law below...
Our office can readily handle any and all real estate matters for clients in Livingston County. David Bittner has been handling complex real estate matters for years and has hundreds of satisfied clients in the local area. Kristy VanOstran, Barley and Bittner's legal secretary, has years of experience working for two different title companies prior to working for our law office. So whether you are looking to sell your home or need assistance with a deed or easement, or want someone knowledgeable to review your closing documentation, our office has ample legal knowledge to handle and assist you with your real estate needs.
Our office handles personal injury cases and has access to experts in various fields to assist in presenting your case in the most favorable light. We have helped local residents for over 30 years to obtain the necessary compensation that they deserve.
Working with James F. Barley, known for his expertise in real estate planning, for 12 years has given Mr. Bittner exhaustive knowledge of this area of law. In addition, he is a member of the Real Estate and Family Divisions of the State Bar of Michigan and the Livingston County Bar Association.
Wills
A Will is a legal document that outlines how you want your assets to be distributed upon your death. Here are some basic questions or concerns that past clients have had...
Trusts
A Revocable Living Trust is commonly referred to as a "Living Trust". This is a written agreement between the person creating the Trust (Settlor) and the person or institution who is to manage the assets held in the Trust (Trustee). You create a Trust by executing the agreement and by transferring your assets into the Trust. Generally speaking, the Revocable Trust allows you to amend or totally revoke or cancel it at anytime during your lifetime as long as you are mentally competent to do so.
Power of Attorney
A medical power of attorney is a legal document that outlines your wishes upon you being incapacitated and unable to make decisions yourself. The medical power of attorney enables your loved ones to make decisions for you based on the criteria you set forth in your medical power of attorney. Our office commonly requests that you give a copy of your medical power of attorney to your family physician.