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Alternative Dispute Resolution Brochure
June 26th, 2014
Understanding the differences between mediation, arbitration, and collaborative practice can be difficult. The State Bar of Michigan has released a brochure that clearly outlines the differences between each of these alternative methods of dispute re…
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What is the Revocation of Paternity Act? Part 1
June 23rd, 2014
Michigan’s laws for determining who was – or was not – a child’s father had long been a complicated, counter-intuitive mess. On June 12, 2012, a new law – the Revocation of Paternity Act – stepped into the breach t…
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FAQs for Mediation of Divorce and Family Law Matters
June 18th, 2014
If you’re considering using mediation to resolve a divorce or other family law matter — or you’re attorney representing a client who is considering doing so — this document from the State Bar of Michigan should answer many of…
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Should I Hire a Lawyer for my Family Law Case?
May 23rd, 2014
The decision of whether to hire an attorney to represent you in your family law case can be boiled down to a cost-benefit analysis. Lawyers are not free, so the question becomes whether having an attorney provides enough return on investment to outwe…
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How can I use a PPO to Protect Myself from Domestic Violence?
October 9th, 2013
Though often not talked about, domestic violence is one of the most significant problems that people involved in family law cases face. To make matters worse, the loss of control that a domestic abuser often experiences during a family law case can o…
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Can I get a Divorce in Michigan if my Spouse Lives out of State?
September 27th, 2013
It often happens that one or the other parties to a marriage files for divorce while the parties are still living together. In fact, depending on the situation, some couples remain living together even after their divorce is final. However, it is als…
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Asset Considerations in Divorce
June 29th, 2013
In Michigan divorces, courts strive for an equitable (though not necessarily precisely equal) division of property. In order to make a fair and just division, a judge will need to consider what assets are truly part of the marital estate and what the…
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How to Handle Denial of Visitation Rights
June 13th, 2013
Under Michigan law, what is commonly known as “visitation” is actually called “parenting time.” This is a deliberate choice of words, intended to eliminate the idea that one parent is “custodial” and the other “visits” the kids. Inste…
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Parental Alienation Syndrome
June 6th, 2013
You may have heard the phrase “Parental Alienation Syndrome,” particularly if you are involved in a contentious situation with your ex over custody or parenting time. The unfortunate truth is that many children of divorce do end up alienated from…
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What If My Ex Won't Let Me See Our Kids?
May 28th, 2013
There are few things worse for a parent than no longer being able to live with their kids. It’s terribly hard to suddenly be unable to help with homework, share a favorite TV show, or tuck them in at night. When your kids don’t live with you most…
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