Articles for category Family Law

Jan 26 2012

Sexting scandal in Otsego. What every parent and child needs to know. Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Join me tomorrow on WKZO 590 AM at 9:45 a.m. to discuss the recent sexting scandal in Otsego and the possible criminal ramifications. Find out what every parent and child needs to know.  There are several criminal statutes relating to child sexually abusive material and the criminal consequences of [Read More...]



Tags: distribution of child sexually abusive material possession of child sexually abusive material production of child sexually abusive material
Categories: Criminal Law Family Law Miscellaneous

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Oct 11 2011

Proving fraud in estate documents in Kalamazoo 20 years ago Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Have client in Kalamazoo that bought burial plot and marker 20 years ago with husband.  Husband divorced then died.  She wants her marker.  Burial company says she transfered rights but document shows that term regarding the memorial marker was in different handwriting and darker ink.  Interesting [Read More...]



Tags: breach of contract divorce decree estate dispute fraud small claims
Categories: Elder Law Estate Planning Family Law

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Sep 19 2011

Who you choose to administer your estate matters. Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Have a client whose mother died leaving a lake cottage to all three adult children to share equally.  Sibling who was appointed the personal representative by the mother in her will, is sitting on her hands and not doing anything to list the property, sell it, or protect it.  The other siblings want [Read More...]



Tags: estate personal representative petition the court will contest wills
Categories: Elder Law Estate Planning Family Law

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Aug 27 2011

When do I need a Power of Attorney Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

If you have a child who is moving away to college or planning on studying abroad, you need to have a Power of Attorney drafted by an attorney to allow you to conduct financial transactions for him while she is away.  In addition, you should also have a Patient Advocate Designation legal document [Read More...]



Tags: durable power of attorney Patient Advocate Designation Power of Attorney
Categories: Estate Planning Family Law Health Care Law

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Aug 11 2011

How do I make financial or medical decisions for a child or parent who can’t do so on their own? Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Every parent sending a child away to college or to study abroad should have a Durable Power of Attorney and a Designation of Patient Advocate. If your 18 year old child is injured, you do not automatically have the right to make medical decisions for him. If your child is in another state or [Read More...]



Tags: designation of patient advocate durable power of attorney durable power of attorney for health care living will
Categories: Elder Law Estate Planning Family Law Health Care Law

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