During these unique and difficult times, it has been extremely important to adapt all elements of my practice to this new, increasingly virtual reality. One area of my practice that has been turned upside down by COVID-19 is the mediation process. Fortunately,...
Month: June 2020
Should I settle or go to trial?
Most wish to get through divorce as quickly as they can, but sometimes this just is not possible. If you believe that your ex-spouse is trying to get more than his or her fair share out of the divorce settlement or is proposing unfavorable custody terms, you may wish...
Can you keep your divorce private?
It’s always painful to hang out your family’s dirty laundry in public. If you occupy a fairly elevated position in your community, however, opening your private affairs to public scrutiny can be very damaging to your reputation, your social standing and your business...
Could your addiction cost you custody of your children?
If you are an addict who is also a parent, you probably realize that you can’t parent your kids to the best of your ability while you are using. However, some addicts are so deeply in denial that they can’t fathom how their addiction to drugs or alcohol can adversely...
What happens to your vacation home in a divorce?
Your vacation home can represent many different positive memories in your life. You may have spent happy days with your family during your children’s school breaks. It may have been a relaxing way to get away from the stress of your daily life. However, vacation homes...
Judges analyze a child’s preference based on two factors
Judges look at several factors when determining child custody. His or her decision depends heavily on the best interest of the child, but sometimes the judge may ask a child for his or her preference. According to the Michigan Friend of the Court Bureau, the judge...
Is your ex illegally hiding assets from the divorce?
Concealing assets during the property division part of divorce is not only unethical, it’s also illegal and, sadly, it happens all too often. With how complex some couple’s financial portfolios are — incomes, houses, vacation properties, stocks, pensions, businesses...