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Neil Colman
Providing conscientious and effective legal representation for 43 years. Experie
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Biography
Admitted to the practice of law in 1971 and formed the Law Firm of Colman and Goodman, P.C. in 1974 in the Sterling Heights/Utica communities of Macomb County, Michigan. In August 2015 Colman Law Center, PLLC was established. It is a law office dedicated to the general practice of law with an emphasis in the area of family law encompassing, but not limited to, divorce, custody, parenting time, It child/spousal support and change of residence. Neil M. Colman has rendered skillful and conscientious representation for clients throughout Southeastern Michigan for more than 45 years. Other areas of practice include, but are not limited to, domestic violence, injury claims, dui/dwi and traffic offenses, and criminal defense. Experience Is the Difference.
Education
- Detroit College of Law (now MSU Law School)
- J.D. | Law
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- Wayne State University
- B.A. | Social Sciences
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Awards
- Super Lawyer - Family Law
- Super Lawyers
- Super Lawyer - Family Law
- Super Lawyers
- Top Contributor/Divorce
- Avvo
- Super Lawyer - Family Law
- Super Lawyers
- Top Contributor/Divorce
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Professional Associations
- Michigan State Bar # 12080
- Member
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- Macomb County Bar Association
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- 16th Judicial Circuit Court
- Case Evaluator, Divorce Mediator/Facilitator
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- State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section
- Past Chair of MI Family Law Journal & Nomination Committee
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- State of Michigan Attorney Discipline Board
- Panel Member
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- Oakland County Bar Association
- Chair of Law Day Committee
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- Oakland County Bar Association
- Chair of Law Day Committee
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- State Bar of Michigan
- Member State Bar of Michigan
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- State Bar of Michigan Family Law Council
- Council Member
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- State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section
- Chair of FAMILY LAW PAC
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Michigan
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- Michigan
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Fees
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Free Consultation
Free 30 minute consultation -
Credit Cards Accepted
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- DUI & DWI
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
Legal Answers
- Q. My wife and I have live at the same address for 27 years. Both of our names have been on the deed since 2003.
- A: I would have to say that after 27 years of marriage, she's not going to receive the home as her sole and separate property. Whatever you do, I strongly urge you to retain the services of an experienced and knowledgeable family law attorney, especially in light of the comments she's made. Unless it is a short term marriage or a valid prenuptial agreement, she's not getting the property free of any claim you may have. One could take a position, in a short term marriage, that he/she should share in the increased value of the property from date of marriage to date of divorce. Hire an attorney. Don't be penny wise and dollar foolish.
- Q. Divorce 2/2018. Ex has rec'd notices re: taxes owed for 15 & 17. he is self employed, i'm not. He says i'm liable.
- A: What does your Judgment provide? If they were joint returns and not addressed in the Judgment, you may have to go back to court in an attempt to get clarification. The government is not a party to your divorce. Therefore, both taxpayers are liable if not addressed in the Judgment.
- Q. There is a court order in place since 2006 outlining parenting time for both father and mother.
- A: The police will generally not get involved in this process. I say generally because it might be a small department in a small community where the individuals live and are known.
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- Website
- Colman Law Center, PLLC
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