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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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Is a threat of divorce during a fight a serious warning?
Arguments within a marriage are common, often even considered a sign of a healthy relationship. When it comes to disagreements, it is the way in which they are handled that says everything about your marriage. […]
CONTINUE READINGWhy a good support network is crucial when you’re going through a divorce
Not only can the end of your marriage prove difficult, it can also feel terribly lonely. Along with feelings of loss and confusion, those who are newly single may feel like they have nowhere to […]
CONTINUE READINGPreparing to fight for child custody: what you should know
In divorce, custody practices are put in place to provide children with a seamless transition, ideally allowing them to maintain the standard of living they experienced before the divorce. Parents have every right to make […]
CONTINUE READINGHow to determine whether your child support payments are fair
With all the intricate processes and grey areas, it can be hard to be certain of anything when it comes to divorce. One of greatest areas of contention, and thus areas of confusion, is that […]
CONTINUE READINGHow to contest a divorce in Michigan
Divorce can be hard to accept, even more so if the parting is unfriendly or confrontational. Each state differs when it comes to the ways in which you can contest a divorce petition of which […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat You Should Know About Division Of Debt Under A Michigan Divorce
Going through a divorce cannot only be emotionally harrowing, it can be confusing if your understanding is unclear on how the debts of you and your spouse are divided. Not only does the judge rule […]
CONTINUE READINGHow Does Pet Custody Work In A Michigan Divorce?
When couples faced divorce in the last century, the typical points of contention included custody of children and asset allocation. While custody agreements were often complicated and debatable, dividing up property and material goods was […]
CONTINUE READINGIs annulment an option in a Michigan divorce?
With the diversifying of marital options comes the more prevalent reality that some couples must face legal separation, divorce, or annulment. And while separation and divorce are more cut and dry, you might be surprised […]
CONTINUE READING5 Simple Ways to Lower the Cost of Your Divorce
Splitting one household into two is not only emotionally taxing; it also means splitting expenses to support two homes instead of one, and often dealing with additional costs like alimony and/or child support. In other […]
CONTINUE READINGGray Divorce: Who is at Risk?
It’s pretty rare these days to see a couple reach their golden anniversary (50 years), much less the diamond (60) or platinum (70). With more people living longer, you might expect more of these impressive […]
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