Just because you’ve decided to get a divorce, doesn’t mean that you should immediately jump back into the dating scene. No matter how much you may want to, (or how often your friends may encourage it) separated is not the same thing as divorced. Many people who rush back into relationships end up doing more…
Whether it’s Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or some other holiday you’re celebrating – whatever you’re happy or merry about, we’re happy and merry with you! Remember, if you or a loved one need help over the holidays, we’re here, 24/7, ready and available to assist you whenever you need it. Wishing you happy holidays, and a…
It’s that time of year again – tinsel and gifts and eggnog and caroling in the snow with your family. Magical, right? Unless you’re recently divorced. In which case, fighting to spend time with your kids over the holidays can be more stressful than braving the crowds at the mall on Christmas eve! While it’s…
When you hire a lawyer to represent you through a divorce, you’re forming a team. You and your lawyer will be on that team, as will staff members at the law firm, and your personal support circles. Together, you’ll work to achieve the best possible outcome to what is usually a very difficult situation. However,…
In our introductory article in this two-part series, we talked about the importance of both spouses having a handle on your family’s finances. Not because one of you isn’t equipped to handle it, but because life is unpredictable. Should something unplanned take place, like disability, death or divorce, perhaps you won’t have to pay an…
Most of us Oakland County couples have assigned the responsibility of paying bills and dealing with finances to one member of the family. Sometimes it’s the husband, and sometimes it’s the wife, but rarely is it both spouses. While this may seem convenient, it’s not actually a good idea! Why? Because if a marriage…
