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Client’s often ask us why they should even consider mediation. Many feel that there is no way that they will ever be able to reach an agreement with their spouse. They feel they’ve filed for divorce because they can’t get along so why on earth would their attorney think that mediation is even worth trying. Mediation is a form of…
How should divorced parents handle Christmas? WE always suggest that client’s get creative and come up with a plan that both parents can agree on ahead of time. Maybe “Santa” doesn’t have to come just one morning each year. Many families celebrate “Christmas Morning” on Christmas Eve morning at one house and Christmas Day morning at another house. Maybe parents…
Raising children after a divorce is completely different that raising them in a two-parent household. It doesn’t have to be difficult though if you follow some simple ground rules. Here are our top tops for success. 1. COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE, COMMUNICATE! – Did we say communicate, yet? Text, CALL, and talk in person about what’s going on with your children. Tell the…
In Macomb County and many other places in Michigan, what is referred to as visitation or custody is really just called parenting time. Parenting time is the schedule that you and the other parent are going to follow now that you are separated. The Court relies very heavily on parents to create a schedule that they can both agree on.…
Parents often ask our office how to explain divorce to their children. This is a very delicate topic with many different opinions. We believe that every situation is different and requires a different approach. However, you decide to handle this, one thing remains clear – you should never talk badly about the other parent to your children and you should…
After many years practicing divorce law, there are some common issues that we find are the root cause of a marriage breakdown: Couples Stop Trying – Being married is a relationship that requires attention, thought, and a conscious effort. Often times, we hear the phrase in the initial consultation that the other spouse has simple stopped trying – he or…
The process of legally ending a marriage is started when one of the spouses files a Complaint for Divorce with the Circuit Court. To be eligible to file for divorce in Michigan, you must have resided in Michigan for at least 180 days and in the county where you want to file for at least 10 days. The Complaint for…
Client’s are often concerned that they will lose rights if they move out of the marital home (often called abandonment). Our first priority is always your safety. If you feel that your safety or the safety of your minor children is in jeopardy, we urge you to move out and find yourself a safe environment to live in, even if…
Going through a divorce with children or a child-custody proceeding can be overwhelming. Below are the factors that the Court will look at to make an initial child custody decision. These factors are often referred to as the “best-interest factors.” It is important to keep in mind that, practically speaking, courts generally refer to two different kinds of custody –…
Top tips for a low-cost divorce. 1. TALK TO YOUR SPOUSE – The easiest way to achieve a low-cost divorce is to develop a working relationship with your spouse and decide, on your own, how the two of you want to move forward. Make a list of all of your assets and sit down and decide how you are going…