- DivorceFiling for a military divorce can lead to unique circumstances and elements that civilian divorces don’t include. If you or your spouse is a member of the armed forces, it is important that you speak to an accomplished military lawyer before making the decision to file, as there are particular laws that could potentially affect your family and yourself. The following bulleted items are just a few examples to be aware of that our law firm can help you better understand...
- Child SupportIn certain legal matters pertaining to child support, it is necessary for the friend of the court to be involved. In certain cases, our attorneys can handle your friend of the court matters without you being present, allowing you to continue to go on with your day instead of having to lose potential wages or take valuable days off of work.
- Child Custody and VisitationWe are experienced Custody Attorneys in Michigan and Family Lawyers in the Metro Detroit area (Macomb county, Oakland county and Wayne county). Few matters are as personal and as vital as child custody. The outcome of a custody dispute will forever impact your life and your relationship with your children. For nearly 25 years, the attorneys at Goldman & Associates have aggressively fought for the rights of their clients and their client’s children to ensure that awards of custody serve their best interests.
- AdoptionFamily law in Michigan is a broad area that covers a number of different topics, including child custody, child support, and divorce. In those family law cases involving children, the rights and best interest of the child are first and foremost taken into consideration. Another area of family law with a lot of activity is adoption law. Michigan has recently passed a number of new laws that have altered and in some cases, complicated, the divorce process, the effects of which are only beginning to be felt.
- Paternity
- Premarital Agreement
- GuardianshipShe also routinely handles guardianship and conservatorship matters and has a background in mental health law. Mary Ann’s undergraduate accounting background gives her an extra edge in recreating income streams from closely held businesses where cash is involved and analyzing settlements advantageous to her clients.
- Spousal SupportAlimony (sometimes also called spousal support ) is a legal obligation on a person to provide financial support to his or her spouse before or after marital separation or divorce. This can come about for a number of reasons, including a difference in the relative income of the parties, the length of the marriage, and, in certain states the assignment of fault in the marital breakdown.
- Legal SeparationBy law, a divorce is acknowledged by the courts and stat of Michigan as the dissolution of a marriage between two people and is not to be confused with legal separation or annulment. Often times, divorces can become lengthy and tedious without the proper assistance from a knowledgeable legal specialist. The lawyers of Goldman & Associates have been practicing law for over 25 years and have an unparalleled level of expertise when it comes to handling family law cases.
- AnnulmentWhen there are no children involved, it might make more sense to file for separate maintenance (a legal separation) or an annulment (the court acknowledges that there was never a valid marriage to begin with). It is possible to file for actions such as these even when there are minor children involved, but it rarely makes sense to do so. Separate maintenance may be appropriate when the parties do not want to get divorced for financial or religious reasons. All decisions as to property, support, etc. are determined as if the parties were getting an official divorce in these situations. Where a party files for an annulment, a court makes a determination that there was never a valid marriage to begin with. Therefore, the parties’ assets are immediately returned to them as if there was no marriage.
- Child AbuseFamily law is the area of the law that deals with family-related matters and domestic relations, including, marriage and civil unions, adoption, child abuse, and the termination of these sort of relationships.
- Criminal DefenseThe unlawful use of a weapon or firearm may carry harsh and significant penalties, including mandatory prison sentences. If you or a loved one has been arrested, is under investigation for or has been charged with a weapon related offense, the most important things that you can do is involve an experienced, knowledgeable and aggressive criminal defense attorney. At Goldman & Associates, our attorneys have the expertise, strength and dedications necessary to ensure that your rights and freedom are protected. We will work tirelessly with you to build an innovative and forceful defense in an attempt to allow you the opportunity to avoid conviction and incarceration.
- DUI/DWIReceiving a citation for DUI in Michigan is always the beginning of a lengthy and sometimes expensive courtroom trial–that is unless you have the legal advice of an experienced drunk driving attorney from Goldman & Associates. The lawyers at our firm will stop at nothing to assure that your rights are protected at all times, and that we present your case with the utmost respect in this difficult time.
- Wrongful DeathWrongful death actions are lawsuits filed on behalf of a deceased victim’s heirs and/or beneficiaries alleging that the victim’s death was the result of another’s negligence or wrongful conduct. In Michigan, if your loved one’s death was the result of another’s mistake, negligence or willful misconduct, you and your family may be entitled to damages and compensation.
- Traffic ViolationsDriving with a suspended license often results in further revocation of said license and additional punishments. The attorneys of Goldman & Associates will work with you to devise a solution that will allow for the most desirable ant attainable outcomes in your case.
- Sex CrimesWhen faced with sex crime accusations, there are a number of items that a court will examine before finding a defendant guilty. Such items include age of said victim, witnesses to the crime in question, and severity of the ordeal. To assure that your rights are protected in such a serious matter, our attorneys ask you to schedule your free legal consultation as soon as possible.
- Robbery
- Burglary
- White Collar Crimes
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsFirst degree retail fraud is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison and/or may receive a fine of up to $10,000.00 or no more than 3 times the value of what they stole. Second degree retail fraud is a misdemeanor punishable by no more than a year in jail and/or may receive a fine of up to $2,000.00 or no more than 3 times the value of what they stole. Finally, third degree retail fraud is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail and/or may receive a fine of up to $300.00 or no more than 3 times the value of what they stole.
- Drug CrimesDepending on the severity of the crime, drug charges have a wide range of potential punishments, including anything fines to extensive jail time. To better understand your case, it is best to speak with a professional drug attorney.
- Assault
- MurderMost drunk driving offenses that cause death are felonies. Convictions for these offenses will often times lead offenders to prison. There are a wide variety of crimes a prosecutor may charge one with depending on the facts of any particular case. Second degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, moving violation causing death (one year misdemeanor) and OWI/OUIL/UBAL/OWVI/OWPCS resulting in death are all crimes at a prosecutor’s disposal. Hiring an attorney when charged with one of these offenses is a no-brainer.
- Probation ViolationIn order to successfully complete probation, there are specific conditions and restrictions that you or your loved one must follow. If you or your loved one find that one or more of these conditions or restriction have been violated, your probation officer may report these violations to the Court. A probation violation may lead to very serious consequences, including revoking your probation, jail time, steep fines, community service, and placement in a rehabilitation facility. These penalties can devastate one’s life at a time when they are in the process of working to better their life.
- Identity TheftIn an age where technology is power, the attorneys of Goldman & Associates aim to provide the highest level of service to those who have been accused of computer crimes. Such crimes could include Internet pornography charges, identity fraud, identity theft, hacking, and many more. To discuss your specific case in further detail, please contact an attorney at our law firm before subjecting your rights to further penalties.
- ShopliftingThere are three degrees of retail fraud / shoplifting in Michigan: first, second and third. Each count of retail fraud provides for the same conduct. The only thing that distinguishes one count from the other two is the value of that which was taken or gained by the defendant. Those who swindle a store out of more than $1,000.00 may be charged with first degree retail fraud. Those who receive value from their criminal behavior in an amount that is more than $200.00 but less than $1,000.00 may be charged with second degree retail fraud. Those who receive a benefit valued at less than $200.00 may be charged with third degree retail fraud.
- Manslaughter
- Hit and RunOur Michigan personal injury lawyers have expertise in dealing with various legal matters including but not limited to car accident, motorcycle accident, hit and run and dog bite.Â
- Personal InjuryWhen you’re facing a pending personal injury case in Michigan, it’s crucial to have the best possible attorney representing you. At Goldman & Associates, Akiva Goldman works to give you the best possible outcomes by providing effective communication and expert courtroom representation. GOLDMAN AND ASSOCIATES has won considerable sums of money for his personal injury clients in the past, and continues to fight for and represent anyone in need of a well versed Michigan personal injury attorney.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesDog bites refer to attacks on humans by domestic or feral dogs. Because of the close association between humans and dogs, dog bites are extremely common, with the law providing various forms of remedy to individuals bitten by dogs.
- Probate