Corriveau Law

Corriveau Law Corriveau Law combines extensive courtroom experience with combined backgrounds founded in: education, psychology, government, and public service. Corriveau

Corriveau Law combines extensive courtroom experience with combined backgrounds founded in: education, psychology, government, and public service to represent our clients in a broad range of cases. With resources throughout Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, and Washtenaw county we are able to help a wide range of clients with all aspects of life. The attorneys who work for our firm are members of many s

tate and national professional organizations. Some of these include:

The Michigan Association of Justice;
Family Law, Personal Injury & Workers Compensation sections of the
Michigan State Bar
The Brain Injury Association
State Appellant Defenders Office (SADO)
Close contact with these professional bodies both keep our firm in touch with the latest developments in the law and help provide the best possible representation for our clients. Ongoing communication with outside professionals also allows us to draw on expertise beyond the firm. Long-term relationships with doctors, psychologists, nurses, accountants, and other professionals are advantages that separate our firm from others in the preparation of cases, as well as in the courtroom. The result is a wide-ranging depth of knowledge that is a benefit to all of our clients. It is the goal of our firm to help people through what can easily be the most difficult and trying times of one's life. Family Law can be made easier if they have someone who will ensure that their interests will be protected. Since 1976, this is the standard to which Corriveau Family Law commits itself. - Joseph P.

09/03/2026

Somewhere between the deadlines, client calls, court dates, and paperwork, attorneys develop a very specific kind of emotional support system.

Usually coffee.

The best time to think about long-term care isn’t when your family is already trying to find a nursing home.It’s while y...
09/02/2026

The best time to think about long-term care isn’t when your family is already trying to find a nursing home.

It’s while you still have choices.

Long-term care can be extraordinarily expensive, and there are legal strategies that may help protect assets and prepare for potential Medicaid eligibility. But some of those strategies come with timelines and rules that make when you plan incredibly important.

That doesn’t mean you know you’ll need nursing home care. It means you’ve spent a lifetime building what you have, and it’s worth understanding your options before a crisis makes decisions for you.

Estate planning isn’t only about what happens after you’re gone. It’s also about protecting yourself and your family while you’re here.

Want to know what planning ahead could look like for your family? Call Corriveau Law and let’s talk before you need the plan.

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09/01/2026

Divorce is emotional. The process doesn’t have to make it more expensive than it already is.

Joe’s approach to mediation is practical: separate the financial issues from the emotional ones, work through what can actually be calculated, and avoid spending thousands of dollars fighting over things that won’t change the outcome.

Assets. Support. Expenses. Property. Those are things we can put numbers to and work through.

Anger, resentment, and old arguments are real, but they usually aren’t solved by paying attorneys to keep the fight going.

That’s why mediation can be such a valuable option. It gives both people a chance to make decisions, understand the numbers, and reach an agreement without turning every disagreement into litigation.

Especially when children are involved, the goal isn’t just getting divorced. It’s getting through the divorce in a way that still allows everyone to move forward afterward.

If you’re considering divorce and want to understand whether mediation could be a better fit, call Corriveau Law.

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Your family probably knows your favorite stories, your traditions, and the things that mattered most to you.That doesn't...
08/31/2026

Your family probably knows your favorite stories, your traditions, and the things that mattered most to you.

That doesn't mean they know who should manage your estate, how your assets should be distributed, or what decisions you wanted made.

Love doesn't replace legal instructions.

The best estate plans remove uncertainty so your family isn't left making difficult decisions without guidance.

If you want to make life easier for the people you care about, don't leave them with assumptions. Leave them with a plan.

One of the biggest misconceptions about estate planning is that the documents are the hardest part.They aren't.The harde...
08/28/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions about estate planning is that the documents are the hardest part.

They aren't.

The hardest part is often having the conversation.

Your family may know you. They may know what matters to you. But that doesn't always mean they know the decisions you'd want made if you couldn't make them yourself.

So here's today's question:

Have you ever actually told your family what you want?

Not what you assume they know. What you've clearly communicated.

Leave a comment below. Sometimes the right conversation starts with a simple question.

08/25/2026

Real estate closings have enough moving parts already.

One of the calls Joe gets all the time is from someone who’s ready to close, only to hear from the title company or underwriter:

“We need the Certificate of Trust.”

And suddenly nobody knows what it is, where to get it, or why it’s holding things up.

The good news? It’s usually a simple fix.

A Certificate or Affidavit of Trust helps confirm that the trust exists and that the person signing has the authority to complete the transaction.

Joe recently shared this message in Real Producers Magazine because it’s a problem that comes up more often than people realize.

So if you’re buying or selling a property held in trust and this request pops up at the eleventh hour, don’t panic.

Call Corriveau Law. Joe makes these a priority because he knows how important it is to keep a closing moving.

And thank you to Real Producers Magazine for helping us stay connected with the real estate community.

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One of the biggest misconceptions in estate planning is believing your family will simply "figure it out."Sometimes they...
08/24/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions in estate planning is believing your family will simply "figure it out."

Sometimes they do.

But too often, uncertainty leads to disagreements, delays, and unnecessary stress at a time when everyone is already grieving.

A good estate plan doesn't assume your loved ones know what you want.

It tells them.

Clear instructions, the right legal documents, and thoughtful planning can prevent confusion and help your family focus on what really matters: supporting one another.

Hope your family never has to guess.

Give them a plan instead.

Estate planning has a funny way of staying on the to-do list.Not because people don't care. Usually because life gets bu...
08/21/2026

Estate planning has a funny way of staying on the to-do list.

Not because people don't care. Usually because life gets busy, and it never feels urgent... until it does.

The truth is, the best time to make these decisions is when you have the time and peace of mind to make them carefully, not during a crisis.

So here's today's question:

How long has estate planning been sitting on your to-do list?

No judgment. Just an honest conversation. Sometimes acknowledging it's overdue is the first step toward getting it done.

08/20/2026

Not everything you own needs to become a family heirloom.

That sounds harsh until you think about what happens next.

A few things may carry real sentimental value. A watch. A piece of jewelry. Something with initials on it. A family keepsake with a story behind it.

But the rest? Your kids should not feel guilty throwing away a sweater, a set of golf clubs, old luggage, or a box of things they never wanted just because they were yours.

The same goes for final wishes. If you want to be cremated, buried somewhere specific, or have your remains handled a certain way, say it. Put it in writing. Don’t leave your family with another decision they have to make while they’re grieving.

The goal of good planning is not to control everything after you’re gone.

It’s to remove as much unnecessary burden as possible.

08/19/2026

At some point, you stop wondering if you're still on hold and start wondering if the phone is even connected. 😂

Patience is a virtue. Especially in law.

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