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Navigating Spousal Support Depends on the Assets

Spousal support, sometimes called alimony, can be a point of conflict in any divorce. But navigating spousal support issues in a high asset divorce does not need to be challenging. If your family is living the lifestyle of a family with high income a… Read More
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Categories: Spousal Support
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How to Avoid Divorce Court

Court battles can be expensive and stressful. In the end, hardly anyone gets everything they hoped for from the judge in a divorce. Many couples getting divorced in Michigan today want to do so in a way that is peaceful, and simpler than the divorces… Read More
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How to Prepare for a Divorce

When marriages fail, people often hurry into moving out of the house and filing for divorce. When possible, and assuming it is safe for you to do so, take time to prepare for divorce, both with your spouse and an experienced family law attorney. This… Read More
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Can Child Custody Arrangements Be Impacted By a Parent’s Health?

When a parent gets sick or injured, they may try to keep that illness a secret from their co-parent, for fear of losing legal or physical custody of their children. While child custody arrangements can sometimes be impacted by a parent’s health, th… Read More
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Categories: Child Custody
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Why Therapy During and After Your Divorce Can Be Beneficial

Divorce is one of the most stressful life events you will ever experience along with death of a loved one, moving, and changing jobs. Receiving therapy during your divorce can be beneficial, cost effective, and help you process your emotions so you c… Read More
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Can I Modify My Spousal Support Payments?

Michigan spousal support payments are supposed to be fair and equitable, allowing both spouses to transition to living independently. But changes in circumstances after your Judgment of Divorce is entered can leave you paying too much, or receiving t… Read More
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Categories: Family Law Blog
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Why Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Should be Important to Clients Choosing a Law Firm

Many people, when they are considering a divorce, have opinions about the race, gender, and ethnicity of the attorney standing beside them in court. Unfortunately, often those opinions are based on stereotypes and assumptions. Instead, consider how h… Read More
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How NSSS&B Can Help Control the Cost of Your Divorce

No one wants to spend excessive amounts of money on their divorce. Even when conflict is high, the goal should be to come to a fair outcome as quickly and efficiently as possible. At NSSS&B, we understand that you have other uses for your money,… Read More
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Divorcing a Gambling Addict: What You Should Know

Recent changes in Michigan’s gambling laws have made it even easier for those with gambling addictions to lose money on bad bets through online gambling and mobile gambling apps. The financial crisis created when a gambling addiction spins out of c… Read More
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Domestic Violence and Child Custody Cases

Leaving an abusive relationship is hard. Managing ongoing contacts with an abusive former partner with whom you share a child can be even harder. Understanding the interplay between domestic violence and child custody cases can help, giving you and y… Read More
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