by Chip Farrar | Jan 29, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
A judge can be removed from a case under several circumstances. They may be disqualified if they cannot impartially hear a case, which includes situations where the judge is personally biased or prejudiced for or against a party or attorney, has personal knowledge of...
by Chip Farrar | Jan 22, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
A parenting time order can be changed only if the parent first establishes proper cause or a change in circumstances. This threshold requirement must be met before the court can consider whether the proposed modification is in the best interests of the child. If the...
by Chip Farrar | Jan 8, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
The appointment of a guardian ad litem (GAL) in a child custody case in Michigan is appropriate when the court determines that the child’s best interests are inadequately represented. According to the Child Custody Act, the court may appoint a GAL to represent...
by Chip Farrar | Jan 6, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
The distinction between marital property and separate property is crucial in divorce proceedings. Marital property generally includes all assets acquired or earned by either spouse during the marriage. This encompasses income, real estate, and other assets obtained...
