When discussing alternative methods to resolve your divorce, you may have heard of collaborative divorce and mediation. It is essential to understand that they are not quite the same. Mediation requires a “mediator,” literally someone in the middle of the two...
Cary Grant once said, “Divorce is a game played by lawyers.” However, it is a game that some lawyers choose not to play. If you prefer a peaceful Detroit divorce to playing games with your future, consider talking to an attorney who favors divorce mediation....
It is obvious to me that divorce mediation is far better for people than litigation, but I realize that is because I have been an attorney for over 25 years, and I know what litigation really looks like. Many people who have never been involved in a lawsuit think you...
Joint Filing, Non-Adversarial Language, and Streamlined Court Process Are Here! I am so excited! I worked on the Supreme Court Collaborative Law Committee, and we created new court rules to allow parties who reach a settlement using mediation or Collaborative Law to...
I've noticed when you google "divorce Michigan," some posts pop up warning against mediation, but when you look closely at the authors, you see these posts are written by large firms that practice divorce litigation, so of course they want you to avoid mediating,...
Naturally, how much a divorce costs is one of the main questions on your mind if you are thinking about getting a divorce. The answer depends in large part on what process you use. A litigated divorce can cost tens of thousands of dollars but a mediated divorce will...
In this unprecedented time, I understand that COVID-19 has brought much uncertainty into your life, and it may feel like everything has come to a standstill. In addition, the associated fear, isolation and restrictions have added even more stress on already strained...
