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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 to Cope with Conflicting Parenting Styles after Divorce
Even when spouses are emotionally estranged, they may try to stay together for the benefit of children and preserving the family unit. Unfortunately, this tends to make both parents miserable, which is no good for […]
CONTINUE READINGHow to Prove Income for Child or Spousal Support in Michigan
One of the most difficult parts of divorce for a parent is seeing their kids go through the trauma of losing the stability of the family unit, and often, the family home. For a parent […]
CONTINUE READINGProperty Division 101 in a Michigan Divorce
Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, which means that divorce can be granted without prejudice. One spouse does not have to prove that the other has done something wrong. Even if the other spouse objects […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat is Separate vs. Marital Property in a Michigan Divorce?
The yours, mine, and ours might not matter much while you’re married. When you’re involved in an active union, both parties share the wealth, so to speak. It’s only when a couple decides to divorce […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat You Should Know about Michigan’s 100-Mile Law
When parents divorce, they naturally split up the familial household. One parent may remain in the familial home with children while the other finds a new place to live, or parents may elect to sell […]
CONTINUE READINGWhen is It Appropriate to Introduce a New Partner to Your Children after a Divorce?
Divorce, in and of itself, is a difficult and heartbreaking process, especially when children are involved. The hope, of course, is that parents can overcome their differences in order to effectively co-parent in the wake […]
CONTINUE READING5 Things You Should Know about Stepparent Adoption in Michigan
With roughly 1 in 3 marriages ending in divorce (and divorce rates even higher in cases of subsequent marriages), it should come as no surprise that plenty of children in America are now living in […]
CONTINUE READINGDivorce in Michigan Caused by Infidelity
Regardless of the reason two people decide to get divorced, the process can be difficult, from both a practical and an emotional standpoint. However, when the cause for divorce is infidelity, the proceedings can become […]
CONTINUE READINGSocial Security Retirement Benefits and Michigan Divorce
When a couple decides to marry and share their lives, they may not be fully aware of the financial mifications of their decision. After marriage, their financial situations become intertwined. Whether they elect to merge […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Most Common Myths about Grandparents’ Rights in Michigan
When a couple decides to divorce, they are not the only ones affected. The ripple affects spread to children and extended family members like grandparents. If the divorce is contentious, it could become very difficult […]
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