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5 Common Family Law Misconceptions
This blog addresses five of the common myths or misunderstandings about family law that I have frequently encountered in my practice. These family law misconceptions demonstrate the importance of understanding the complex world of family law in order to avoid serious mistakes or oversights that could jeopardize the outcome of a family law case. 1. […]
How to Improve Your Credit Score Before Getting Divorced
To keep divorce from destroying you financially, you should prepare in advance to protect yourself. One important step is to ensure that you have good credit before you get divorced, which can be invaluable both as you pay for the expenses associated with divorce and when you’re moving on with your new life. Before a divorce, […]
The Reasonable Preference of the Child in Custody Cases
In child custody cases, one of the 12 factors that must be considered is MCLA 722.23(i) – the reasonable preference of the child. In this article, I will be discussing the realities of the application of this statute from a family court judge’s perspective. I recently spoke on this issue at the Michigan Chapter of the American […]
Where Can I Ask a Family Lawyer Questions for Free?
It shouldn’t be a surprise that getting involved in a divorce, separation, or other legal matter can quickly become an expensive issue, especially when there is a lot of disagreement and distance between the parties involved. This is because resolving disputes and protecting the interests of all parties involved requires an extensive amount of legal […]
Why Florida’s Alimony Reform Was Killed Yet Again
It seems like déjà vu all over again, but for the second time during his tenure as Governor, Rick Scott has vetoed an alimony reform bill. Now the question remains: Will Florida ever see alimony reform? Unfortunately, it seems unlikely that there will be any serious alimony reform in Florida until the legislature gets its […]
Divorce Attorneys for Men Only. Really?
The marketing or advertising concept: We have noticed some recent marketing of law firms in which they state that they “focus” on representing men. I have yet to see a firm advertisement for a firm representing “Women Only,” but even the concept of firms for men or firms for women should set you to wondering […]
6 Ways to Uncover Hidden Assets When Divorcing
Divorce can be a pricey affair. If you’re currently considering one, there’s a chance that your spouse has been hiding assets. According to accounting firm Grant Thorton, about one in five couples try to hide money in the event of a divorce. About 88% of the time, the party hoarding money was the husband. How […]
Divorce in NJ: How Are Assets Divided Under Equitable Distribution?
Learn answers to popular questions surrounding marital assets in New Jersey, how they’re determined, and then divided under equitable distribution.
5 Ways to Make Your Divorce Financially Possible
Unfortunately, many people are dissuaded from pursuing or even considering a divorce purely due to financial concerns. But, a significant portion of such people may actually be able to obtain a divorce if they utilize any of the following options: 1. Request That Your Spouse Must Pay Your Attorney’s Fees and Costs In many states, […]
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