Having a Will can save your loved ones from huge problems. When someone dies without a Will, or a spouse, or children, or parents, then the brothers and sisters and children of deceased brothers and sisters are the heirs. One of the siblings, nieces, or nephews will be appointed as the Personal Representative to wrap up the Decedent's affairs. Let us know if you want a copy of our article “Do I Really Need an Estate Plan?” #wills #SterlingLaw

Most unmarried parents establish paternity by signing an Affidavit of Parentage. The fine print of the Affidavit of Parentage grants default custody of the child to the mother, with no award of parenting time to the father. To protect your child’s right to time with both parents, you must file a case with your Family Court clerk. #paternity #custody #unmarriedparents #affidavitofparentage

Sterling Law's own Agnes Jury was elected President-Elect of the Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Antrim Bar Association at its annual spring dinner. Her term as President will begin in May 2017. Stating that she is "very proud and excited for this opportunity," Agnes has already spear-headed a new website and programming for the organization. "Agnes is bringing to the GTLA Bar the same fresh high energy she has brought to Sterling Law and to the countless clients she has represent

Sterling Law and ADAM - The American Divorce Association for Men are very happy to welcome a new attorney to the firm, Zachary Backlund! Zach will be working in our Gaylord, Michigan branch office. He previously practiced law in the Traverse City, Michigan area, working on a variety of cases involving both transactional and litigated matters. Sterling Law practices in the areas of Family Law, Immigration, Estate Planning, Probate, Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy, Real Estate

Today, Lea Ann Sterling, Agnes Jury, and Zach Backlund are attending the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Summer Institute at Grand Traverse Resort! #familylaw #militarydivorce #custodydisputes #LeaAnnSterling #AgnesJury #ZachBacklund #StateBarofMichigan

Agnes Jury is attending the AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) Waiver Conference in Chicago today! Unlawful presence, health-related issues, or bad behavior can cause big problems for a client when he or she applies for naturalization, a green card, or enters the United States on a temporary basis. This conference focuses exclusively on waivers and will emphasize practical pointers, recent substantive developments, and useful strategies that attorneys can utilize

Attorney Zach Backlund is representing Sterling Law and ADAM today at the GTLA Bar Association Annual Golf Outing at Sugarloaf in Cedar! Lunch provided by Trish's Dishes, and dinner to follow the outing at the Sugarfoot Saloon in Cedar. GOOD LUCK, ZACH! #ZachBacklund #Backlund #Golf #GTLA #ADAM #AmericanDivorceAssociationforMen #SterlingLaw

Fun and learning had by all at our yearly firm retreat at Camp Ginger Quill this year! Fantastic group of people. #familylaw #SterlingLaw #Retreat #ADAM #TheAmericanDivorceAssociationforMen

Lea Ann Sterling represented her 13th Circuit colleagues at the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly September 22, 2016 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Proposals passed by the Representative Assembly included two addressing the role of attorneys advising clients on the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act and attorneys themselves being patients. Another proposal passed would clarify and allow Limited Scope Representation (unbundled services), including an actual limited appea

Fairness requires providing the opposition with copies of court papers, called 'service'. Recently, Judge Power gave one of our clients permission to serve her husband divorce papers via Facebook. This is one way the courts are adapting to the use of modern technology. These days many businesses only exist in the cloud or people do not have permanent or known addresses and therefore alternative service is necessary. Normal service in Michigan is by certified mail with retu