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The Difference between Legal and Physical Custody in Michigan
If you’re going through a divorce, or in the midst of a custody battle, it’s important to understand what the ...
Terms and Definitions
I receive many calls from potential clients that have been served with a Complaint for Divorce, or are wishing to ...
Ten Things “Not to Do Next” in Your Divorce
You’ve heard it a million times that going through a divorce is difficult. As a West Michigan Divorce Attorney, I ...
Parental Child Abduction
Are you going through a divorce and have imminent concerns that your spouse will remove the children from the United ...
I Want Custody of My Children, but I Love Facebook: Why you should ‘unfriend’ Facebook during a custody case
Although my West Michigan family law practice involves meeting with clients about a range of issues, child custody issues are ...
I have filed for a Divorce, now what happens with the Marital Home?
In any divorce situation, one of the most major and complex elements to be dealt with is the division of ...
How to Prepare for the Initial Consultation with a Divorce Attorney
You’ve made the decision to seek advice from a divorce attorney. You’ve made the appointment. What preparation should you take ...
How to Control the Cost of your Legal Fees
Every client has concerns about what their case will cost. Like all other professionals, attorneys do charge for their time ...
Have you Received a Show Cause Hearing Notice?
Have you received a notice to appear at a show cause hearing from a Michigan family court? Not sure what ...
Financial Fragility – What will your future hold post-divorce
The May 2016 issue of The Atlantic Magazine contains an article discussing the “financial fragility, financial insecurity, and financial distress” ...
Divorce “The New” Custody Case – Pets!
Becoming ever commonplace are cases wherein parties fail to agree on who the beloved family pet should live with after ...
Common Divorce Questions: What About the House?
For most couples seeking a divorce, the house is their most valuable asset. One or both of them may be ...
