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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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Tax Tips For Divorced And Separated People in Oakland County, Michigan (Part 1)
A few weeks ago we provided our readers with a two part list full of tax tips for parents. That blog focused on things like claiming dependents and the child tax credit. However, these tips aren’t much good for people who aren’t married and don’t have children. So with that in mind, we have compiled…
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Do Women Initiate More Divorces Than Men?
At one point in history it was far more commonplace for a man to leave his wife, than for a women to leave her husband. That, it seems, is changing. A recent survey of 2000 heterosexual couples shows that the tide has turned and it is now women, not men, who are walking away from…
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Spousal Privilege Law in Michigan: Your Questions Answered
Most people have heard references in movies to the fact that “a wife can’t testify against her husband in court.” But very few people actually know what the spousal privilege law is. In Michigan, the law recognizes that in any marriage, personal and private information is often exchanged between spouses. So if either a husband…
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How To Save Some Cash This Year – Tax Tips For Parents (Pt. 2)
Welcome back! We know taxes aren’t the most exciting subject, but we also know that most people could stand to save a few bucks. Hey, it’s tax time right? So we put his list together for you with pointers on how to save money this tax season. In the previous segment, we talked briefly about…
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How To Save Some Cash This Year – Tax Tips For Parents (Pt.1)
It’s that time of year again! Yes, you guessed it: Tax Season. Taxes are viewed as a source of stress and added work for many families. However, they often mean that there’s a chunk of change headed your way, which is never a bad thing! If you’re a parent, you need that extra money more…
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Michigan Child Support: What You Need To Know (Part Two)
Thanks for joining us again for this look at what you need to know about child support in Michigan. While both custody and child support are subjects that come with a fair share of frustration, it is critical that you abide by the orders of the court. Not following the court’s orders in just about…
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Michigan Child Support: What You Need To Know (Part One)
Divorce is very complicated. Very few people would argue with you about that. Besides dividing the couple’s assets and determining who gets what, there is the even more important question of figuring out custody. Deciding what is best for the children in a divorce can be one of the hardest things a divorcing couple has…
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Navigating Narcissism During Divorce (Part 2)
Welcome back, and thank you for joining us for this ongoing discussion about narcissism and how it can affect the divorce process. In the introductory article, we talked about what narcissism is, and discussed some points made by Karyl McBride, the author of Will I Ever Be Free of You? How to Navigate a High-Conflict…
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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…