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FAMILY LAW
SERVICES
Divorce
Contested or Un-Contested Divorce
Legal Separation
Child Custody, Parenting Time/Visitation, and Child
Support
Modification of Child Custody, Parenting Time
Schedule, Child Support
Establishing
Paternity
Adoption
Emancipation
Grandparents’ Rights
Prenuptial
Agreements
Family Law Mediation
Divorce
Our law office can provide you with aggressive and
effective representation to protect your rights. We
understand what you are going through and have the
knowledge, experience, and skill to help you through
this emotional time.
Contested or Un-Contested Divorce
It is Barrett & Harvey's philosophy that it is
always better for the parties to come to a mutual
agreement verses a third-party deciding their
matter. It is also more cost effective for the
parties to reach a mutual agreement. Barrett &
Harvey can help.
Legal Separation
Michigan uses the term "separate maintenance" rather
than "legal separation." Separate maintenance may be
a solution for parties not wanting an absolute
divorce.
Child Custody, Parenting Time/Visitation, and Child
Support
Child custody is one of the most difficult issues
that a family may ever have to face. Barrett &
Harvey is a full-service family law firm that can
help you obtain a child custody, and parenting
time/visitation arrangement that is in the best
interest of your minor child and that will help
preserve a working relationship with your ex-spouse.
Modification of Child Custody, Parenting Time
Schedule, Child Support
Barrett & Harvey can assist you in modifying
existing court orders.
Establishing
Paternity
Barrett and Harvey can help you establish paternity
or defend against a paternity action. Regardless of
whether you are the mother or the father of a child,
paternity establishment can protect valuable rights
for you and your child. However, you must be aware
that a statute of limitation period applies, and
time is of the essence.
Adoption
Adding to your family through adoption can be a
glorious time in your life. Our office handles all
types of adoptions, especially step-parent, and
private party adoptions.
Emancipation
In certain circumstances a child can be emancipated,
and considered to be an adult, relieving his or her
parents of their duty of support. Contact Barrett &
Harvey.
Grandparents’ Rights
Michigan has enacted legislation providing
grandparents with the opportunity to seek
court-ordered grand-parenting time with their
grandchildren in certain situations. However, the
circumstances where grand-parenting time may be
ordered are narrow.
If you are a grandparent and are taking care of your
grandchildren, or are concerned about your future
ability to spend time with your grandchildren, it is
a very good idea to speak with an attorney before a
conflict arises with the parent or parents.
Depending upon the circumstances, a lawyer may be
able to help you protect your rights in advance of
the conflict.
Prenuptial
Agreements
Despite its unromantic reputation, there are very
good reasons why you may wish to establish a
prenuptial agreement. Our office drafts and reviews
these documents, which can be used to ensure that
valuable property is kept within your family and
ensure that your heirs are treated fairly.
Family Law Mediation
Mediation is an alternative to litigation. A
mediator acts as a neutral party who sets the ground
rules for the discussion, makes sure that each party
is heard, and helps the parties come to their own
resolution. Barrett and Harvey can help make sure
that any agreement you come to will be valid under
Michigan law.
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