• Are Frozen Embryos a Custody Issue? Or Asset Division?

      Gloria Karungi and Ronaldlee Ejalu are the parents of a 7-year-old daughter who has sickle cell anemia – a disease which, up until now has offered sufferers no hope of ever being healed. However, a new stem cell treatment involving bone marrow transplants, offers new hope to those who can find donors who are…

  • Why Netfix’s ‘Grace And Frankie’ Got it Right!

      If you haven’t watched Grace and Frankie on Netflix, you absolutely should! No really, do it right now. We’ll wait…. See? Wasn’t that great?! Hilarious, relatable characters, great dialogue, and loads of funny and thought-provoking scenarios. All in all, a great show. But what makes this one so singular, is the premise – two…

  • Everything You Need to Know to Throw Yourself an Epic Divorce Party!

        It makes sense. You threw an epic party to celebrate your wedding. And now that your marriage is over, why wouldn’t you mark the occasion with a celebration as well? It’s trend that’s been catching on in recent years, and now there is no limit to what you can do (and people have…

  • Do I Have To Go To Court When I Get Divorced In Michigan? (Pt. 2)

      Welcome back and thanks for coming back to continue this discussion about going to court for your divorce. As we explained in the previous article, not only is court NOT required for your divorce, but most couples actually choose to settle out of court. There are many reasons for why this could be a…

  • Do I Have To Go To Court When I Get Divorced In Michigan? (Pt. 1)

      This is a question we hear quite often from clients. Sometimes it’s because they don’t want the hassle of having to take time off work to appear in court. Sometimes it’s because they don’t want their family’s “dirty laundry” hung out for everyone to see. And sometimes it’s just because they don’t want the…

  • Why You Need a Good Support Network in Place When You Get Divorced

      Whether you’re starting a new business, embarking on a new career, or becoming a new parent, having a support system in place is crucial for your success. Having a support network is important for just about any important endeavor in life. Why? Because people need other people to help them through the dark and…

  • How to Maintain Stability For Kids in Shared Custody Arrangements

      Life is unpredictable. It’s full of unexpected twists and turns, and if you’re a parent this is even more true! However, divorce tends to rock the boat more than usual, and this is never more true than when it comes to children. So what can you do to keep the drama to a minimum?…

  • Help! My Ex Accused me of Child Abuse to Get a Better Custody Agreement! (Pt. 2)

    Hi there and welcome back. If you read the first article, you’ll remember we talked about false allegations of abuse in divorce, and why they happen (usually to skew the custody agreement in your favor so that you can get a larger child support payment!) If you didn’t read the first article, we recommend you…

  • Help! My Ex Accused me of Child Abuse to Get a Better Custody Agreement! (Pt. 1)

      Divorce can bring out the worst in people. It can make the kindest, sweetest human beings into some of the angriest and most vindictive creatures imaginable. Some of this is justified. After all, when your heart is broken because your beloved decided they no longer love you enough to share your life (or worse…

  • Could Publicly Shaming a Child Affect Your Custody Agreement?

      It may seem like a strange question to ask, but the answer is quite surprising, especially if you haven’t thought about it before. Because yes – publicly shaming a child could actually affect your custody agreement, and not in a good way! Not sure what we mean? Let’s take a look…   What is…