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Michigan Adoption: What You Need to Know
Thousands of Michigan parents and families adopt children every year. Whether through an agency, a relative, or simply their own marriages, these individuals rely on

What to Write When You Don’t Have Time to Write
We all have days (weeks? months?) when it seems like there is no way we’re going to get to everything on the to-do list. As

Court Makes Problems for Stepparent Adoptions with Absentee Fathers
What does it take to be a parent? When it comes in the form of a stepparent adoption, it can often take a lot of

The Web-iverse: Small Business Online Marketing Panel
Almost Everything You Need to Know About Web Advertising When you are a solo entrepreneur or small business owner, web advertising is a must. But

Adoption Attorney Lisa J. Schmidt to Present at ICLE
When the future of your family or your rights comes down to the technical details of a statute, you want an adoption attorney who knows

Does Your Website Still Need a Contact Page?
We live in a hyper-connected world. People find and connect with their lawyers using everything from the phone to Facebook messenger. But in an era

Is Pet Custody a Thing in Michigan Divorce Law?
Your pets can be the most sentimental thing you own. Pet owners often become so emotionally invested in their cats or dogs that they treat

Skipping Proofreading in Blogs and Briefs: Don’t Do It!
When deadlines get tight, it can be tempting to skip proofreading and go straight to posting your blog or filing your brief. But typos and

Do Images Matter for Your Blog Post?
You’ve set aside the time and crafted a well-written blog post with SEO in mind. You’ve uploaded it to your website and are ready to

How to Share Joint Legal Custody
Almost every custody order in Michigan awards moms and dads “joint legal custody”. But what does that mean? What are you allowed to do yourself