Victims of domestic violence have many reasons why they don’t “just leave” and many of those reasons never occur to people in non-abusive relationships. Welcome back and thanks for joining us for this discussion about abusive marriages, and why it can be so hard to leave an abusive partner. Many people who have never been […]
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Why Abused Spouses go Back to Their Abusers (Pt 1)
An abused spouse often can’t just leave, despite the fact that they are in danger. It’s a question that countless people have asked, more times than you can imagine – why would you stay with someone who hurts you? And even more confusing, why would you go back to someone who abuses you, after you […]
Michigan Law Allows Parents Access to Their Kids School Records
Whether you choose to exercise your right or not, Michigan does give parents the right to access their children’s school records! Michigan law often seems like it’s not set up to be in favor of parents. Between CPS and the ever-changing slew of new laws that dictate how parents can discipline, care for, and even […]
Domestic Violence Victims Aren’t Always Women. Men Are Victimized Too.
Men are harmed and injured by their domestic partners more often than we realize. But they report the incidents far less than women do. When someone says the words “victim of domestic violence“, the first picture that comes to mind is usually a woman with a black eye, or a split lip. Why? Because statistics […]
How Social Media Affects The Way We Parent Our Kids (Pt 1)
Social media impacts almost every past of our lives, including the way we parent our kids! Social media affects almost every aspect of our lives these days. Even in situations where we aren’t aware of it, like the unconscious expectations we have for spousal relationships and what a vacation destination will look like. However one […]
Why a Tech-Savy Divorce Attorney is a Must These Days!
In order for your divorce to go smoothly in this tech-heavy world, your lawyer needs to be in the know, technologically speaking. The world is changing fast. When people got divorced in your parent’s generation, the only proof of infidelity they could offer in court was a handful of smutty pictures taken by a hired […]
What Should You Address in Your Michigan Prenup? (Pt 1)
If you’re going to be exchanging vows, then you need to plan for all eventualities… If you follow our blog then you know that we recently discussed prenuptial agreements, and what they can’t cover. Things like deciding child custody before you even have children, making ridiculous provisions, and signing the documents the night before the […]
News Flash: Radio DJs Make Horrible Legal Advisers!
Have you ever listened to the radio on your way to work? Had your own personal jam session in the car (which everyone in the cars around you probably enjoyed just as much as you did!), or tuned in for a morning talk show? Sure you have. Loads of people enjoy morning radio shows, […]
Help! My Ex is Threatening me! Should I Get a Restraining Order? (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us again. We’ve been discussing what kinds of behaviors are grounds for a personal protection order, and which kind of PPO you would need if the person threatening you is a current or former partner. If you’re just joining us now, we recommend you spend a moment getting […]
Help! My Ex is Threatening me! Should I Get a Restraining Order? (Pt 1)
It’s a scary situation, we get it. Your marriage was turbulent, and your divorce was nothing short of total madness. Your ex has always been an intimidating person, and now that you’ve left them and their pride is wounded, they’re being particularly nasty to you. Which is terrifying, because you have no idea if […]
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