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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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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…
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Why Hiding Assets During a Divorce is a Bad Idea!
Divorce is a very stressful time; we get that. Most couples are struggling with anger, resentment, sadness, depression and frustration. It can be natural to want to cut your soon-to-be-ex out of their portion of your finances, especially if those assets were yours before you got married. Nothing is more frustrating that having to split…
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Preparing For Your Oakland County Divorce Consultation
That first time you walk into a divorce attorney’s office can be kind of scary. Perhaps a little intimidating. Maybe even a great relief. Whatever you’re experiencing, it is probably very stressful and upsetting. We get it. We do this every day. We understand. First time clients walk through the doors of one of our…
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Why More Second Marriages Fail: Points To Consider
With the divorce rate as high as it is right now, ‘second marriages’ are an almost inevitable result for many people after divorce. in that same light, however, it’s no secret that second marriages fail more often than first marriages in Oakland County and elsewhere in Michigan. That begs the question of:why? Why is it…
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What To Do When Your Divorce Is Final in Oakland County (Part 2)
Thank you for joining us again to discuss this list of things we highly recommend that you do after your divorce is final. We understand that divorce is an emotional and exhausting process, and many people come out feeling like they’ve been put through the wringer. You’re done, and you just want to put it…
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What To Do When Your Divorce Is Final in Oakland County (Part 1)
So your divorce is finally over. The paperwork is all done (at least, you’re pretty sure it’s all done…) The assets are divided, the custody arrangements are finalized, the court visits are concluded. Great job! You’re now officially free to move on with your new life. So… what now? This is a question that many…
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Planning Your Child’s ‘Milestone Event’ After Divorce
Regardless of your culture or beliefs, milestones in the lives of your children, while sometimes stressful, are usually a source of great pride and joy. A Bar Mitzvah, a sweet sixteen party, a college graduation, a first communion, the birth of a grandchild or even a wedding, is a major event to be celebrated and…
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Taking Sides: What To Do When Your Kids Blame You 2
In the previous article in this two part series we talked about what to do when your children blame you for the divorce. The truth is that children have very few coping skills for sorrow and confusion, and they are usually poorly equipped to handle tragedy. As a result, they may lash out in anger,…
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Taking Sides: What To Do When Your Kids Blame You 1
We all agree that divorce is a very stressful event. Psychologists agree that dissolving a marriage is in the top three life stressors. As if you don’t already have enough on your mind, the potential loss of a relationship with your child or children would only compound this tragedy. So what do you do when…