Tag: Mid-Michigan family law
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Do You Have to Leave the Marital Home When You File for Divorce in Michigan?
Filing for divorce in Michigan, whether in Lansing, Eaton County, Jackson County, Clinton County, or Ionia County, does not automatically mean you have to move out of your home. Under Michigan law, both spouses have equal rights to the marital residence until a court orders otherwise. This means you can generally remain in the home…
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Is Waiving HIPAA Privilege a Joint Legal Decision in Michigan Custody Cases?
When parents in Mid-Michigan counties around Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton share joint legal custody of a child, important medical, educational, and legal decisions must often be made together. One question that arises in Lansing-area custody disputes is: Does waiving HIPAA privilege to allow a third party access to a child’s medical records count as a…