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DO I REALLY NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR MY CHILD SUPPORT HEARING?
Many people think they should try to handle a child support hearing on their own. You might think “it’s easy right?” “They just look at both parent’s incomes, and come up with a number, right?”. It isn’t that simple. There are many things taken into account when child support is calculated and you may…
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Navigating Narcissism During Divorce (Part 1)
Most people have heard of Narcissus, the Greek mythological character who was known for his beauty and his pride. He fell in love with his reflection in a pool and because he was unable to stop staring at his own beauty, he wasted away and died. It’s a story about arrogance and vanity, and how,…
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Did You Know: Divorce, Like Sun Block and Flip Flops, is Seasonal
For most Michigan families, this last week has seen the return to school for children and an end to family vacations. Christmas travel means sunshine and day trips to Disney for some families, while others visit family or even seek out opportunities for winter sports like skiing. A welcome break from routine, full of relaxation…
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Living On One Income: Tips For The Newly Divorced! (Part 2)
Divorce is a very hard time for everyone involved. Although, while it’s difficult from an emotional and mental standpoint, there are also significant financial issues you need to take into account. Going from a dual-income family to being the sole earner can be very challenging. For women, this is an even greater challenge if they were homemakers…
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Living On One Income: Tips For The Newly Divorced! (Part 1)
Divorce can be a very hard time for families. However, while it’s already difficult from an emotional and mental standpoint, there are also financial ramifications to consider. Going from a dual-income family to being the sole earner can be very challenging. This is an even greater challenge for women who were homemakers before the divorce.…
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Divorce Court or Settle? What Works For You? (Part 3)
Thank you for joining us again. In this series we are examining the many factors that a couple should consider when deciding on the right forum for their divorce. In the previous two articles we looked at the first eight items on our list, however in this piece we are going to wrap up our…
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Divorce Court or Settle? What Works For You? (Part 2)
Welcome back! In our previous article we discussed the first few items on our list of things to consider when trying to decide if you should go to court for your divorce, or settle out of court. In this series we are discussing some of the more common issues that people need to think about…
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Divorce Court or Settle? What Works For You? (Part 1)
For the most part, the only settlements that people hear about are those that take place between celebrities. Usually, this is because the amounts of money are so astronomical that most of us couldn’t earn them in three life times. For this reason, divorce court gets more press than out-of-court settlements. In addition, they tend…
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Determining The Value of Your Home During a Divorce
Our Michigan housing market is still limping along in the wake of the 2008 stock market and mortgage crisis. On the up side, it has recovered somewhat and appears to be slowly getting better, especially in Oakland County. Communities like Farmington Hills, West Bloomfield and Bloomfield are doing better. On the downside, it is a…
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Changing Your Insurance Policy After Divorce (Part Two)
In our previous installment of this two part series, we talked about how divorce will seriously impact your insurance coverage. We also looked at the first two items on the list that you need to address, namely your homeowner’s insurance and your health insurance. Yes, we know, this is an overwhelming time in life and…
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Changing Your Insurance Policy After Divorce (Part One)
As if there isn’t already enough on your plate during a divorce! On top of the stress and emotional strain, you have an endless list of things that need to be done. Like the piles of papers you need to sort through to find that one document for your attorney. Or setting up new bank…