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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Judge Gorcyca, an Oakland County, Michigan Circuit Court Judge who has recently been put on the hit list for the way she handled a fiercely controversial custody case last year, has spoken out against the Judicial Tenure Committee (JTC) that is supposed to be impartially reviewing her conduct. The case began in 2014 when…
