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Family Law FAQ

Family Law FAQ

Issues involving divorce, children, and marital estates often bring more questions than answers. At Berlin Family Law Group in Troy, we can guide you through your family law issues, protecting your rights and interests so you can move confidently into the future.
Below, we have compiled answers to some of the most common questions we receive. We invite you to sit down with us for answers regarding your specific needs and goals. Call 248-655-7980 or email us to schedule a consultation.

As we often say, no divorce is the same as another. The unique factors present in a divorce will influence the timeline. For example, a divorce with broad agreement on issues such as child custody and property division will typically take far less time to resolve than a divorce where critical issues are litigated.
When it comes to the cost of divorce, time is money. Cases that require litigation take longer and result in more legal expenses. It is far more expensive to go to court than it is to resolve issues amicably through negotiation and mediation.
Child support amounts are determined by a statutory formula that considers each party’s financial means and the needs of their child. Like any equation, garbage in equals garbage out. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that accurate information is used to create a support arrangement that reflects the actual reality of the situation.
You likely will not get “full custody”. The law presumes that it is best – with few exceptions – for children to have a relationship with both parents. Therefore, unless one parent presents a danger to a child due to abuse, it is doubtful that one parent will receive sole physical custody of a child. There are two types of custody in Michigan: legal custody and parenting time (physical custody). Legal custody covers the right of parents to make parenting decisions about their child’s health and wellbeing, while custodial covers where the child lives. Even in cases where one parent has primary custodial custody, it is expected that parents will share legal custody.
No. While the value of financial assets drives the need for many prenuptial agreements, they can effectively protect the interests of all parties regardless of their means. Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements can be customized to your unique situation and goals, whether you seek to protect yourself from a partner’s previous debts or preserve an inheritance for your adult children. 
If you are unmarried, you do not benefit from the presumption that a woman’s husband is the child’s father. It will be necessary to prove your paternity and make arrangements to provide child support to have access to parenting time.
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Family Law FAQ

Issues involving divorce, children, and marital estates often bring more questions than answers. At Berlin Family Law Group in Troy, we can guide you through your family law issues, protecting your rights and interests so you can move confidently into the future.
Below, we have compiled answers to some of the most common questions we receive. We invite you to sit down with us for answers regarding your specific needs and goals. Call 248-655-7980 or email us to schedule a consultation.

As we often say, no divorce is the same as another. The unique factors present in a divorce will influence the timeline. For example, a divorce with broad agreement on issues such as child custody and property division will typically take far less time to resolve than a divorce where critical issues are litigated.
When it comes to the cost of divorce, time is money. Cases that require litigation take longer and result in more legal expenses. It is far more expensive to go to court than it is to resolve issues amicably through negotiation and mediation.
Child support amounts are determined by a statutory formula that considers each party’s financial means and the needs of their child. Like any equation, garbage in equals garbage out. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that accurate information is used to create a support arrangement that reflects the actual reality of the situation.
You likely will not get “full custody”. The law presumes that it is best – with few exceptions – for children to have a relationship with both parents. Therefore, unless one parent presents a danger to a child due to abuse, it is doubtful that one parent will receive sole physical custody of a child. There are two types of custody in Michigan: legal custody and parenting time (physical custody). Legal custody covers the right of parents to make parenting decisions about their child’s health and wellbeing, while custodial covers where the child lives. Even in cases where one parent has primary custodial custody, it is expected that parents will share legal custody.
No. While the value of financial assets drives the need for many prenuptial agreements, they can effectively protect the interests of all parties regardless of their means. Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements can be customized to your unique situation and goals, whether you seek to protect yourself from a partner’s previous debts or preserve an inheritance for your adult children. 
If you are unmarried, you do not benefit from the presumption that a woman’s husband is the child’s father. It will be necessary to prove your paternity and make arrangements to provide child support to have access to parenting time.

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I would absolutely recommend the Berlin Family Law Group. My attorney, Joe Yaccarino, is kind, compassionate, honest (I'm not kidding), and the definition of professional. From the very beginning, he dove right into my case with the goal to truly be fair and reasonable, ensuring that I was taken advantage of and avoiding any appearance that I was trying to do the same to anyone else. He is very responsive, including answering his phone and email after hours at time. His rates are very reasonable, transparent, and I always felt like he was working for me in addition to the law firm. His advice helped me navigate through one of the most difficult periods of my life, at a reasonable rate, without leaving me with an insurmountable financial burden. He is my first and only recommendation to anyone looking for representation in Family Law.
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I have been under the advisement of this law firm for many years. This firm is my go-to for any legal services that I, or my family members, may be in need of. Mountains have been moved, doors have been opened, and my stress level drastically reduced when I make the phone call to Berlin Family Law Group. Thank you for taking such good care of me and my family. If you have questions, or a legal matter to resolve, do yourself a favor and pick up the phone and call.
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Had the pleasure of Mr. Bill Berlin and his team help put the finishing touches on an extremely messy custody battle. After being in and out of both the court room as well as conference rooms for over five years. I hired Mr Berlin to take over. Never saw the courtroom or him! He got it done with phone calls and emails in a time frame of about 3 months from start to finish. Haven't been back in court or had to deal with legal services since! Which has been a complete blessing. Thank you Bill Berlin and to your team for the confidence and persistence you showed my case to see that the results were accomplished.
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