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What Does ‘Sole Custody’ Really Mean For a Michigan Parent?
Because people tend to get so many of their ideas about the legal world from movies and TV shows, they often have ideas about what a certain term means. The trouble with that is that definitions and law vary from state to state. In the same way that the term ‘date rape’ isn’t used in…
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What You Need to Know About The Michigan Supreme Court’s Parenting Time Guidelines (Pt 2)
Hi there and welcome back to this discussion about the Michigan Supreme Court’s Parenting Time guidelines. As we explained in our previous article, our state Supreme Court compiled a very helpful and easy-to-use reference guide for divorcing parents full of sound advice and tips on how to deal with many different parenting situations. From the…
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What You Need to Know About The Michigan Supreme Court’s Parenting Time Guidelines (Pt 1)
Divorcing parents in Michigan face the unenviable challenge of figuring out what kind custody agreement and parenting time schedule works best for themselves and their kids. There are a lot of factors to consider, from work schedules to babysitting options, and it can be really tough to set your own agenda aside and focus solely…
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You Don’t Have to be Named on The Title to Own a Piece of Your Spouse’s Property!
Many divorcing couples in Michigan don’t understand how assets are divided in the event of a divorce. And who can blame them? It can be a bit complicated, and because we see so much conflicting information in movies and TV shows (many of which are based on laws in other states, or simply on the…
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Hiring The Wrong Divorce Attorney Can Cost You a Bundle!
Lawyers aren’t cheap, we know that. And just like shoes, mattresses, and cookware, you get what you pay for. But did you know that hiring the cheapest attorney you can find isn’t the only way to end up with the wrong attorney? Believe it or not, you can pay an arm and a leg for…
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Litigation in Divorce: Do I Have to go to Court to Get Divorced?
We get asked this question a lot in our Lansing office – “Do I have to go to court to get divorced?” And it’s hard to blame people for their concern. After all, court is a very public place, and most people have only seen courtroom divorces in movies. Which is scary. Divore litigation seems…
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Orthodox Jews Can Deny a Divorce, But Will Consider a Prenup
You may have watched ‘Unorthodox‘ or ‘Shtisel‘ on Netflix – both binge-worthy shows about the ultra-orthodox jewish community. (And if you haven’t, then you should!) But for most people, their knowledge of the lives of orthodox Jews doesn’t go much beyond recognizing the men in the street by their little side curls (called payos), and…
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My Ex Says We Shouldn’t Vaccinate Our Kids Against Covid, But I Disagree!
If you ever want to see a party go from a group of happy people chatting amongst themselves, to a WWF fight in five minutes, ask someone loudly about their thoughts on vaccinations. The decision to vaccinate (or not vaccinate) your children is a very controversial topic here in Michigan. From St John’s and Portland,…
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The Best Ways to Communicate With Your Co-Parent
People without kids who get divorced tend to go their separate ways, and don’t ever have to see each other or communicate when it’s all over. But for those couples with children, getting divorced usually doesn’t mean the end of their interactions. Sharing custody means regular contact with your ex after the divorce is over,…
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My ex is Getting Remarried! Why am I Having Such a Hard Time With it?
So your ex is getting remarried. What are you experiencing right now? Are you sad? Angry? Feeling abandoned (and feeling confused about why you feel abandoned because you thought you’d already processed all these feelings?). It can be a confusing time, with a lot of emotional reactions running through your mind. Some people experience relief.…
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