Family Law

• Divorce
  When both spouses agree on the major issues pertaining to their divorce, a process known as uncontested divorce may be a good option to pursue. With the assistance and guidance of an experienced attorney, an uncontested divorce in Michigan is faster, more cost-effective and less stressful than a contested divorce. In situations where children are involved, an uncontested divorce can be a particularly wise decision.
• Child Support
  In Michigan, either parent may be ordered to provide child support. Courts will usually impose child support obligations against one parent according to a document entitled the Michigan Child Support Formula, which is commonly referred to as the child support “guidelines.” These guidelines are based on estimated costs to raise children in Michigan, together with consideration for the parents’ income and their number of children. According to the guidelines, expenses for raising a child include food, clothing, the child’s extra-curricular activities and entertainment, as well as household expenses such as a mortgage or rent, utilities and insurance.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  At Matecun, Thomas & Olson, PLC we have helped hundreds of clients obtain custody of their children. We are highly skilled at helping couples come to agreements on custody and visitation that meet the needs of both parties as well as their children. However, we are prepared to fight aggressively on your behalf if your spouse (and his or her attorney) will not negotiate in good faith. We understand the breadth of issues and subtle nuances involved in custody disputes, and are committed to protecting your interests and those of your children.
• Spousal Support
  Unlike child support, which in Michigan is calculated according to a formula, spousal support is determined on a case-by-case basis as part of an overall division of property and debt. It is possible for a divorcing couple to work out a property settlement themselves, including whether one spouse will provide the other with support and how much that support will be. When a divorcing couple cannot agree, the Court will decide. Either party in the divorce may be ordered to pay spousal support.

Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
  Private landowners and government entities have a duty to maintain their property in a safe condition and warn people of any potential dangers. However, many of them fail to do so, often resulting in serious injures to innocent victims. If you have been injured on private or public property, you may be able to obtain compensation for medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages and more. If someone you love has been killed on another’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for wrongful death.

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes

Employment Law

• Employment Litigation

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Contact the Livingston and Macomb County premises liability attorneys at Matecun, Thomas & Olson, PLC today to discuss your case. Your consultation is free and you won’t be charged for our services unless we obtain monetary compensation on your behalf.
• Construction Litigation

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Personal injury is a complex, highly specialized area of the law. Insurance companies and their lawyers will do just about anything to avoid paying compensation. If an insurance company or its representative offers you a quick settlement, do not accept it without first consulting our personal injury attorneys. We have years of experience dealing with insurance companies and know how to maximize the value of your case. Even though most cases settle without going to trial, our attorneys prepare every case thoroughly in the event that trial is needed to obtain fair compensation. This approach ensures that every client’s case receives all the attention it deserves.
• Medical Malpractice
  If you or a loved one has been injured due to medical malpractice, contacting an attorney may greatly benefit your case. Determining when medical malpractice has taken place and proving it can prove to be highly complicated. Matecun, Thomas & Olson, PLC can provide attorneys with a thorough understanding of medical malpractice law who will listen to your ideal outcome and provide strategies to help you achieve your goals.
• Dog Bites
  If you or a loved one has been injured by a dog bite there are important steps you should take that could benefit your case. You should get medical treatment as soon as possible, contact the police about the incident, photograph your injuries if possible, and save personal items damaged in the attack. Victims of dog bites can receive compensation for immediate medical care, future medical care and rehabilitation, psychological counseling, and more. Matecun, Thomas & Olson, PLC will provide attorneys who will help you receive fair compensation for your injuries.
• Slip and Fall Injury
  If you or a loved one has been injured on another’s property there are steps you should take that can help your case. Seek medical help as soon as possible, document the condition of the property, and report the incident. Matecun, Thomas & Olson, PLC will provide attorneys with the resources to conduct a site search to determine the accident’s cause, take steeps to preserve evidence, locate witnesses, and determine whether incidents occurred at the same property in the past to help you obtain the compensation you deserve.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  "Thousands of individuals, families and businesses throughout central and southeast Michigan have turned to Matecun, Thomas & Olson, PLC for sound counsel and outstanding legal representation. Our attorneys have extensive experience in a wide range of practice areas, including estate planning and elder law, personal injury, divorce and family Law, civil litigation and probate issues. In all of these areas we have earned a reputation for attention to detail, personal service, cutting edge strategies and solutions, mastery of the law, and perhaps most importantly, results. We invite you to explore this site to learn more about who we are, what we do and how we can assist you. Better yet, why not contact us to discuss your particular situation? We welcome the opportunity to meet you in person..."
• Wills
  At Matecun, Thomas & Olsen, PLC, we help families embroiled in disputes involving probate, asset distribution, will contests, and many more. We strive to work with families and/or creditors to resolve conflicts through mediation. However, we understand that this is not always possible and have extensive experience litigating matters involving the distribution and protection of assets. Contact us today to discuss your particular situation.
• Trusts
  Many families think that probate is just a formality, an “automatic” process that simply resolves all issues equitably according to the Michigan statutes. Unfortunately, disputes involving the distribution of assets through probate occur much more frequently than you might think. Probate disputes arise for a number of reasons, including outside parties trying to grab a part of the family estate for themselves or family members disagreeing about “who is supposed to get what.” Challenges to wills and trusts are not uncommon, and in cases where there was no will, the potential for probate disputes is even greater. These disputes can prove costly and lead to devastating financial consequences for some family members. They can also result in hard feelings between family members that last a lifetime.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Tax Law
• Debt Collection