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Representing Yourself in a Divorce

Do you have to have a lawyer representing you in a divorce? Legally, people can represent themselves in civil court. Lets say your spouse and you have been talking about divorce and have agreed on the terms of a settlement. With the internet and the… Read More
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Tips for Parenting With a Jerk

Let’s assume you have tried the suggestions contained in the earlier article about co-parenting with a jerk. Despite your best efforts, the jerk has not responded effectively. Here are some techniques that will benefit your children: Don’… Read More
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Gray Divorce

When older people divorce, they often remember that there were good times in their past, which may include raising their children and watching them raise children. Older adults are often less angry. Based on their life experiences, they know that cha… Read More
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If Tom and Katie Can Divorce is Relative Privacy, So Can You

The stories regarding Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ divorce have died down. In the intervening months, they have demonstrated that their private, reasoned divorce can establish a new family relationship and they can both care for their daughter.… Read More
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Leaving an Abusive Marriage

Leaving an abusive relationship is never easy. There are lots of reasons to stay. Your spouse is probably not always difficult and abusive. The nice periods give you hope that things will improve. Your spouse was probably very charming at the outset… Read More
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What If I Have Been Unfaithful During the Marriage

All states in the United States have adopted no fault divorce. This means that even if you were the “guilty party,” meaning that you engaged in some bad conduct during the marriage, you can still file for divorce. Some clients are concern… Read More
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Parenting With a Jerk

Courts in Michigan prefer awarding joint legal custody of minor children. In fact, the statute requires the court to make a finding of why joint legal custody should not be granted, if either parent requests it. This is based on the research that sho… Read More
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When Your Spouse Becomes an Impaired Parent

In most cases, parents can co-parent effectively. If one parent is chemically dependent or suffers from a mental illness, much more work will fall to the the healthy parent. If the impaired parent does not address the problem, the children may be pla… Read More
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Why You Need a Good Negotiator as Your Lawyer

I often hear that potential clients want a “pitbull” or a “fighter” for their lawyer. This sentiment is often fueled by fear that if they are not meaner or stronger than their spouse or partner, that they will lose something i… Read More
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Settling Your Divorce in Court is NOT Necessary

Particularly if you have children, there are tremendous benefits from maintaining a civil relationship with your spouse. Even couples who do not have children may need to work together in the future. In Michigan, starting a divorce requires the word,… Read More
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