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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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How Do We Tell The Kids About The Divorce? (Part 2)
Most divorced parents will agree that one of the hardest aspects of a divorce was breaking the news to the kids. Telling your children that you’re getting divorced is a difficult, and very stressful job. If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, then you’ll agree that it simply has to be…
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How Do We Tell The Kids About The Divorce? (Part 1)
Divorce is hard, no doubt about it. But one of the most difficult aspects of this process for parents, is breaking the news to your kids. Few things are harder than sitting your children down and telling them that their family is about to fall apart at the seams, especially if they are young. But…
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Social Media and Divorce: Facts to Consider 3
It is commonplace nowadays, for people to post, tweet and snapchat their daily activities. It’s a phenomena which has been referred to as “living out loud.” Don’t misunderstand, we enjoy keeping up with friends and family members just as much as the next person, but as attorneys, we also see the dark side of social…
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Social Media and Divorce: Facts to Consider 2
In our previous article we introduced a few facts about social media and it’s effects on both marriages and divorces, that you would do well to consider. Moving on, we’re going to look at the next few items on the list, and discuss what our Oakland County Family Law attorneys think you need to know…
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Social Media and Divorce: Facts to Consider 1
The number of studies conducted recently that reveal a correlation between divorce and social media are staggering. But what does that mean for you? Should you should give up your social media accounts and swear off all online activity to maintain your marriage? Not so fast… While nobody is requiring you to pursue a life…
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How To Catch A Cheating Spouse (Part 2)
In the introductory article in this series, we talked about the difficulty that people face when they suspect their spouses of infidelity. We discussed two options for discovering the truth, namely confronting them and hiring a private detective. We looked at the pros and cons of these two options and discussed what you were up…
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How To Catch A Cheating Spouse (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered if your spouse may be stepping out on you? Getting a little something on the side, as they say? Well, if so, you aren’t alone. Thousands of people face this devastating reality every day, and no wonder – because according to a wide array of data sources, thousands of people cheat…
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Is Your Ex Moving Away With Your Child? What You Need To Know
Prior to 2001, a parent with physical custody of their child or children only had to notify Friend of the Court of their new address and they could go anywhere in the state they desired, no holds barred. Thankfully times have changed, and the court now goes to greater lengths to maintain any possibility for…
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DIY Divorce Pitfalls: What To Avoid (Part 3)
Having looked at the first four items on our list of things you should avoid if you’re going to pursue a Do-It-Yourself divorce, we wrap up this series with the last two concerns, namely the unintended tax consequences of DIY divorces. It is important to understand long versus short term asset values. Understanding The Tax…
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DIY Divorce Pitfalls: What To Avoid (Part 2)
In the introductory article in this series, we talked about why Do-It-Yourself divorces can be more trouble than you expect. After all, there is so much information available on the internet, but very little of it is actually relevant to Michigan’s divorce laws, and some of it is blatantly incorrect. For this reason, we give…