Zawaideh offers legal services in the following areas for Michigan:
Divorce - Divorce is very serious. It's the ending of a marriage, and can also be the ending of a family if there are children involved. Either way, it's rough both mentally and financially. There can be significant hardships that come about when one spouse wants a divorce and the other does not, but even spouses who agree to div
orce can struggle with the ramifications of the decisions. Whether you've filed for divorce or been served with papers by your spouse, you need a Michigan Family Law attorney to help you get through the process in the best way possible for everyone involved. Child Custody - Michigan child custody cases can be stressful for both parties involved in the dispute, as well as the children. Very young children may not be as deeply affected, but every child is different. With that in mind, you'll want to reach out to a good attorney to help you make sure you're doing what's best for your children no matter the arguments you're having over custody. Zawaideh, our attorneys can help you make the best choices. We can also advise you of your rights and explain the laws to you as they relate to your case. Property Division - When you divorce in Michigan, one of the issues you'll have to address is property division. Assuming you don't have a prenuptial agreement that addresses how the assets are to be divided, it will be up to the two of you to agree. Many times, there's no agreement between the parties, because they don't feel that what the other party is offering is fair to them. This can take an otherwise amicable divorce and make it very bitter and difficult. By calling The Law Offices of Jannelle J. Zawaideh, you can help avoid some of those problems. Spousal Support - Spousal support and alimony isn't paid in as many cases as it used to be, because more households have two incomes anymore. Still, there are times when a payment to a spouse is warranted. With that in mind, you may want to talk to The Law Offices of Jannelle J. Zawaideh in order to make sure you're either paying an appropriate amount or receiving the right amount. Whether you're asking for alimony or spousal support to be paid to you, or your spouse has requested payments from you, it's important that the amount is accurate and the division of assets is fair and just. Prenuptials - If you're getting married, you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement. They aren't just for the rich and famous. Anyone can get one, and they can help protect the assets you had before the marriage, in the event you divorce in the future. Zawaideh, we've drafted numerous prenuptial agreements and clearly understand the language that should be used in them. That can help protect you in the case of divorce, and can also make sure that any assets collected during the marriage are fairly divided. Divorce proceedings are easier that way, and can also take less time. Child Support - Child support is a vital part of any Michigan divorce case where children are a part of the marriage. Zawaideh, we understand the value of children and how important it can be to care for them properly. However, we also understand that child support obligations should be fair and just for all involved, not an opportunity for one spouse to get extra spending money from the other spouse. With that in mind, it's vital that you retain the services of a good attorney whether you're asking for child support or being asked to pay it. Annulment - Annulment is an alternative to divorce in Michigan and many other states. It can be a difficult process in some cases, though, because there are specific laws that have to be followed. It's not possible to just have a marriage annulled because you and your spouse believe you made a mistake in getting married. You need to know the law when it comes to what reasons are acceptable for annulment and what are not, so you can make the decision as to whether to apply for that option or file for a divorce instead. Most people choose divorce, but in some cases it's because they did not realize they were eligible to have their marriage annulled. Paternity - Paternity can become a contentious subject for some people. Whether you're involved in a divorce case where paternity has become a question, or you were never married to the other parent, you have options. Michigan laws can be complicated, though, and you shouldn't be expected to handle everything all on your own. Zawaideh for a free consultation, you can take the first step toward getting your questions answered. If you're a woman wanting to establish paternity for your child, or you're a man questioning paternity of your child, we're the people to call.
