Attorney Sarah Ellis

08/22/2025

The new Genesee County Building is right next to my office building. Please be aware that there is no parking across the street from the building. You will receive a parking ticket if you park there.

02/21/2025

02/20/2025

In Michigan, pets are considered property during a divorce, and courts don't award custody of them. Instead, they are divided between the spouses as part of the equitable distribution of assets.

02/19/2025

What happens when a married woman becomes pregnant by someone other than her husband? A husband is the legal father of a child conceived or born during his marriage. No one can sign an Affidavit of Parentage for a child who already has a legal father. To change the legal father, the mother, her husband, or the biological father must first get a court order revoking (undoing) the husband's paternity.

02/18/2025

Tuesday Tip: If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, do not use your tax refund to repay any creditors - including loans from family members or friends.

02/14/2025

Tip for dealing with Valentine's Day during a divorce: Valentine’s Day can provide an opportunity to treat yourself with the love and kindness you would bestow upon a dear friend. Surround yourself with positive energy and people who bring you joy. It is amazing how much lonelier you can feel in a bad relationship than when you are alone.

02/13/2025

Genesee County Circuit Court, Genesee County Probate Court, and the 67th District Court are closed today due to the weather

The National Weather Service reported 4.6 inches of snow in Flint, while Lapeer has 6.5 inches of snowfall.

02/12/2025

Want to change your parenting time order? Read this article for an explanation of what the court will consider when hearing your request:

Either parent can file a motion asking to change the current parenting time schedule. Read this article to learn how a judge decides whether to change parenting time.

02/06/2025

Do you have a co-signer on a credit card or loan? Filing a bankruptcy will only discharge your liability for the debt. Your co-signer will still be responsible for paying the debt.

02/05/2025

Thinking about moving after your divorce? If you have minor children, you can't move more than 100-miles without permission from the court. Read the attached article for more information:

The decision to move is not always simple for parents who are separated or divorced. If you want to relocate, you might need permission from the judge and/or the other parent. Read this article to learn more about Michigan’s rules for moving with children after separation or divorce.