“What do you mean, am I alright? Of course, I’m not alright; I am in the middle of a divorce.” If you find yourself saying something like this, remember that emotions can run high when ending your marriage. Try and control them to make the process more efficient and...
Perhaps the best way to think about how divorce will affect your child is to put yourself in their shoes for a moment. You are four years old, and mommy and daddy say they don’t love each other anymore and are going to live in separate houses. What questions might run...
Like anything new, you know a lot more about divorce once you have done it. Yet you do not have to be Elizabeth Taylor or Larry King to become a divorce expert. You can use other people’s experience. Divorce attorneys see firsthand how painful litigious divorces can...
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...
