DIVORCE 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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