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What a Great Divorce Lawyer Really Looks Like (Pt 1)
Obviously, there’s a huge difference between a “decent” divorce lawyer and a “good” divorce lawyer. “Decent” implies that they don’t suck. But that’s about as good as it gets. And as you can imagine, when it comes to your divorce, this isn’t what you want or need. Not if you’re hoping to be set up…
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Important Tax Topics Your Michigan Divorce Attorney Needs to Discuss With You (Pt 2)
Hi and welcome back to our discussion about tax topics that your divorce attorney really should be talking to you about. Yes, we know – divorce is a very stressful time and you already have a lot on your plate, so you don’t want to think about things like taxes. But as we mentioned in…
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Important Tax Topics Your Michigan Divorce Attorney Needs to Discuss With You (Pt 1)
Divorce is a busy time, and we know you’re going to have a lot on your plate right now. Which is one of the reasons a good divorce attorney brings up those very unexciting-sounding topics, like taxes, that need to be figured out. You may want to focus on “the important stuff” like alimony and…
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Domestic Violence in a Marriage – It’s More Than Just Physical Abuse
A recent article in the New York Times discussed a frequently misunderstood subject – the issue of domestic violence, and the fact that it adds up to much more than just physical assault. If you’ve read about domestic assault at all, or discussed it with anyone who was ever a victim, then you probably already…
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How do I Prove my Child is Really Mine? Suing For Paternity in Michigan
Most paternity cases in Michigan are filed because the mother is trying to establish paternity for a child, usually so that she can file for child support, or some other form of government assistance. However, that isn’t the case in every situation. Some cases are dads who want to be part of their children’s lives.…
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Back to School! But Not Really… Navigating Online Schooling After a Divorce
The Covid19 pandemic has changed pretty much everything about life as we know it. Not being able to eat out at restaurants, meet friends for a drink at the bar, or go grocery shopping without a mask are only the tip of the “new normal” iceberg. Life is totally upside down, and for mid-Michigan parents…
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Protecting Your Family Owned Business During a Michigan Divorce
When you walk down the aisle next to the person of your dreams, chances are the last thing you’re thinking about is how to protect your investments against them in the future if it your marriage goes to hell in a handbasket. But given the divorce rate these days, it would be silly not to…
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Divorce and Your Mortgage: What You Really Need to Know!
In many Michigan cases when a couple gets divorced, they have to figure out what to do with their home and mortgage. This can be a source of great dissent during the divorce process, especially if they can’t find a way to agree on what’s best for everyone. Divorce attorneys around Lansing deal with this…
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Does Saying “I do” Mean You Give up All Your Rights to Privacy?
In the Hollywood version of your marriage, you can spy on a cheating spouse with impunity (because the ends justify the means, right?). You can read their texts, poke around in their emails, and use tracking devices to keep tabs on their whereabouts. Same goes for their personal info. Need an edge in the divorce…
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Does Domestic Violence Really Get Worse During The Holidays?
Domestic violence is a problem all year round. Unfortunately, there is no season where it doesn’t happen. But there are definitely seasons where it seems to get worse, and many say that’s the case during the holidays. The Christmas season in particular is said to be a time of increased domestic assault cases, both in…
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