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Property Division 101

  Separate vs. Marital Property As you investigate the divorce process and talk to attorneys about how property is divided in a divorce case, you’ll likely hear about the various factors the court must consider in dividing the assets.  However, those factors generally only come into play where a case goes to trial and rarely will a court deviate too far afield from a 50/50 division. But a 50/50 division of what?  The marital estate, of course.  And therein lies the problem in most … [Read more...]

Top 10 Things To Do Before Consulting A Divorce Attorney

When I receive a phone call from someone considering a divorce, I like to spend at least 10 minutes or so on the phone with that person to gather some basic facts, so that I know a bit about that person’s situation before they’re sitting in my conference room for a consultation.   I want that hour or so that we meet to be as productive as possible, without wasting time gathering basic facts or fumbling through financial documents. From a client’s perspective, you want more time getting … [Read more...]

Get To Know Michigan’s Newest Child Abduction Prevention Law

UCAPA – Michigan’s Newest Child Abduction Prevention Law   On December 31, 2014, Governor Rick Snyder signed into law the Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act (“UCAPA”).  This particular law aims to reduce the risk of international child abduction, where a parent poses a particular risk of abducting and removing the child to another country.   The Purpose of UCAPA: The UCAPA seeks to prevent the wrongful removal and retention of children to countries that are (1) not … [Read more...]

Adult Guardianships & You

Adult Guardianships & You Adult Guardianships and Conservatorships are becoming more and more commonplace.  I believe this can, at least in part, be attributed to people living longer, resulting in people reaching advanced years and becoming unable to manage their own affairs. Adult children are more frequently finding themselves in the position of having to seek adult guardianships/conservatorships to make decisions concerning their parents’ care and managing their finances when the … [Read more...]

Collaborative Divorce – Is It Right For You?

I used to think Collaborative Divorce was only for couples who get along fine, have a relatively simple set of issues, and was cost-prohibitive for most people.  I used to think that an equally good resolution could be reached through more traditional means with like-minded people and well-intentioned lawyers.  I used to think that it was a new age “holistic” approach that sounded great in articles, but couldn’t work with real people going through real problems. So how do I feel about it … [Read more...]

Top 10 Divorce Myths – Debunked

No other area of the law carries with it as much misinformation as divorce and family law.  Certainly the internet has contributed to these “Divorce Myths”, largely because divorce laws vary from state to state, resulting in people “googling” their divorce questions without focusing on the law in their home state. Other reasons for these “Divorce Myths” stems from the fact that the law is ever-changing.  New laws are passed and new cases are decided.  So what was true in your neighbor’s … [Read more...]

How Do I Find the Right Divorce Attorney for Me?

This question has been discussed on internet sites and blog posts time and time again, and for good reason. It’s a difficult question and can have long lasting consequences. It’s been made even more confusing with so many lawyers claiming to practice divorce and family law and many of those lawyers taking the internet, road-side billboards and radio by storm. You can take heart because there are many good divorce lawyers out there. But, the question is, how do you find the right one for you? … [Read more...]

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