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- Legal PhilosophyEvery attorney has his or her own legal philosophy, it is important that the attorney you choose to represent you has a philosophy that you are comfortable with. A successful attorney/client relationship is built on trust. Therefore, it is critical that you have a good rapport with your attorney. Due to the inherently emotional nature of divorce, it is imperative that you both like and trust your attorney. I view myself as a problem solver. My main goal is to help you obtain a legal result that is suited to your needs, while thoroughly addressing the issues in your case. I attempt to achieve that result at the lowest cost possible. I realize that litigation is expensive and that people need to save their money to invest in their future and the future of their children. I take very seriously my obligation to utilize your resources wisely. My objective is to handle your case properly from the beginning. This reduces your costs, your aggravation and avoids further litigation. When the legal issues are handled correctly from the beginning, you are able to concentrate on healing and moving on with your life. My reputation is very important, and therefore, I believe…
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How Does Cheating Affect a Michigan Divorce?
Just as feelings clash and accusations fly, cheating and alimony fan the flames of relationship angst and often leave permanent emotional scars. After perhaps years of budding romance, bonding, and the start of a wonderful […]
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The Shadow of Parental Alienation in Child Custody
In the realm of negative events that can appear in our lives, divorce ranks high in its quotient of emotional stress, heartache, financial worries, and even physical issues. Unfortunately, many divorces are high in conflict, […]
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Changing your child’s last name after a divorce
If you’ve been through a divorce and would like to change your child’s last name, or your former spouse wants to change your child’s last name, there are some things you should know about the […]
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Does the timing of your divorce matter?
Divorce is one of the most difficult experiences a family can go through. Divorces are stressful and disruptive, and that’s when they’re amicable. It’s also a time of unsurety. With so many elements of your […]
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What to do if your spouse ignores the divorce papers
Divorce is a difficult time for all involved, both emotionally and legally, even if you initiated the proceedings. It is hard to lose hope in something, and when you decide to divorce, you are losing […]
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How do judges decide Michigan divorce cases?
The first thing to know about getting a divorce in Michigan is that you or your spouse has to have lived in the state for at least six months to file. You have to file […]
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Answers to common Michigan alimony FAQs
Alimony, or spousal support, is an amount of money that the court orders one former spouse to pay to the other in the event of a divorce. If you’re going through a divorce, it’s important […]
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Temporary restraining orders explained
Temporary restraining orders are tools for untenable situations. Please note, if you’re in a situation that puts you or your children in danger, call 911. If you are not in imminent danger, but you want […]
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Why Divorce Inquiries Spike around Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day has a long association with love. It’s the day when romantic partners shower each other with gifts like red roses, boxes of chocolate, and heart-covered greeting cards filled with sweet sentiments. It’s a […]
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What Should You Expect to Pay for Child Support in a Michigan Divorce?
Divorce is an expensive process, not necessarily because of legal fees, but because divorcing couples have to split all the assets they once shared, not to mention debts, and they have to go from a […]
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