THE DIVORCE RANT: TECHNOLOGY AND DIVOCE
As we all know, the ability to access information is quick, cheap and everywhere. Naturally, this access can have a direct impact on your divorce. I cannot tell you how many people have learned about...
View ArticleTHE DIVORCE RANT: REMOVAL OF DOMICILE – SHOULD YOU STAY OR SHOULD YOU GO?
With the troubled Michigan economy, many parents are forced to consider employment opportunities outside of the state. If an out-of-state move is necessary, a divorced parent will need to request court...
View ArticleTHE DIVORCE RANT: THE DROWNING HOUSE
Back before the economy tanked, many of my divorce clients owned homes that had equity. Usually, the marital residence was an asset and not a liability. When homes were worth money, a divorcing couple...
View ArticleTHE DIVORCE RANT: IF YOU COULD SEE WHAT I SEE
An affluent business man, we will call Larry, retained my services to represent him in his divorce action. Larry is the father of three young children. When the parties’ youngest child was only three...
View ArticleDIVORCE RANT: ADDICTIONS AND HOW THEY IMPACT CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME IN...
Addictions, to such things as alcohol and drugs, are a contributing factor in a high number of divorce cases. (I reference alcohol in this Blog, however, all of the points also apply to a person with a...
View ArticleDIVORCE RANT: SECRETLY TAPE RECORDING YOUR SPOUSE……IS IT EVEN LEGAL?
At times, I receive calls from clients wherein they confide in me that they are afraid their spouse might lie and claim they are physically abusive in order to get them removed from the marital home...
View ArticleDIVORCE RANT: WILL THE COURT REIMBURSE YOU FOR THE BAD ACTS OF YOUR SPOUSE?
Okay, so you have been married for a while and have endured years of injustices at the hands of your evil husband or wife. The following types of scenarios often lead a divorcing party to seek...
View ArticleTHE DIVORCE RANT: THE TEENAGE DILEMMA
I am often asked the question of what age can a child actually chose which parent they want to live with. The answer in the Michigan Family Courts varies from courtroom to courtroom. When one parent...
View ArticleTHE DIVORCE RANT: DIVORCE DOS AND DON’TS
I cannot tell you how many of my clients want to fight over matters of principle rather than take a cost verses benefit approach to their divorce. Okay, so you are getting divorced because your spouse...
View ArticleDIVORCE RANT: HOW TO HIRE THE RIGHT DIVORCE ATTORNEY
I recently saw a billboard advertisement for an attorney next to the highway on my way downtown last weekend which said, “In god we trust – all others we sue.” I saw another one of this particular...
View ArticleTHE DIVORCE RANT: TOP 10 MYTHS IN MICHIGAN DIVORCE
MYTH ONE: “I will get a better settlement if I file first.” This is not true. In Michigan, judges do not care who files for divorce first. Michigan law is not designed to reward one party for beating...
View ArticleTHE DIVORCE RANT: FAULT IN DIVORCE
Your spouse is a no good cheater so you decide to file for divorce. How will your spouse’s bad acts impact your settlement? I received a call from a man seeking a divorce. He informed me that he had...
View ArticleTHE DIVORCE RANT: 7 HOLIDAY SURVIVAL TIPS FOR DIVORCED PARENTS
When we think of the holidays, we would all like to think about peace, harmony and good will. Holidays are times for our children to have a ball and create lasting memories. Unfortunately, over four...
View ArticleTHE DIVORCE RANT: DIVORCE AND THE NEW YEAR
Most people’s New Year resolutions, more often than not, focus on diet and exercise. While making healthy changes are always important, one should not forget that our mental well being is just as...
View ArticleTHE DIVORCE RANT: HIRING A DIVORCE ATTORNEY AND CUTTING DOWN ON COSTS
Hiring a divorce attorney can be a daunting task. Particularly when you consider the cost involved in getting a divorce. In order to cut down on your costs, consider these 6 Tips: 1. Understand that...
View ArticleTHE DIVORCE RANT: THE PRE-DIVORCE CHECKLIST
I am often asked by potential clients what he or she can do to get ready for divorce before they are actually ready to push that button. Here are 6 things you can do to better prepare for your divorce:...
View ArticleDIVORCE RANT: A WORD FOR DIVORCING PARENTS
I recently came across an excerpt from a hearing held by a Minnesota Family Law Judge, Michael Haas, on the topic of divorcing parents. I read Judge Hass’ statement before as it has been circulating...
View ArticleTHE DIVORCE RANT: THE PROS AND CONS OF SIGNING A PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT
It’s June – the most popular month for a couple to get married. As a divorce attorney, the wedding season typically brings in clients in need of a prenuptial agreement. But I can tell you from...
View ArticleTHE DIVORCE RANT: PRE-NUPS AND DEBTS
You hear an awful lot about people obtaining prenuptial agreements before their wedding to protect their money, but what about a prenup to protect you from your spouse’s debt? Ever since the economy...
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