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Divorce isn’t easy for anyone, not even celebrities since their unions are under a microscope big enough for the entire world to see. The latest casualty in celebrity relationships is the demise of the marriage of actors Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness. The couple is divorcing after 27 years. People want a salacious story but, unless the couple is keeping mum, the truth of this one seems to be that, at this stage in their lives, their goals no longer collide. That might be your kind divorce too.
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No one goes into a marriage dreaming of divorce, but if you go into a marriage with significant assets, you would be wise to have a prenuptial agreement in place. A judge recently upheld the prenup singer Kelly Clarkson had with her soon-to-be ex-husband Brandon Blackstock, which segregates all assets and income earned during their marriage. Blackstock wanted everything split down the middle, but Clarkson was the clear breadwinner in the marriage and her divorce lawyer argued for “accountability” in the parties entering into this agreement.
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For many couples, once the decision has been made to get a divorce, they can’t move fast enough to make it happen. They want to separate, split, and start over, especially if they have been living within each other’s orbit 24/7 since the pandemic began. You may be tempted to head toward the do-it-yourself route to quickly put an end your misery instead of feeling stymied by COVID. But a DIY divorce is one of the worst things you can do for yourself financially and legally.
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Couples in their 50s and older who decide it’s time to go their separate ways are filed in the gray divorce category. It’s not just age that affects a divorce for people of this demographic, however, it’s that couples who married young and have decided to split after 30+ years of marriage have a whole lot of life lived together, which can make a Michigan divorce both easier and more complicated.
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High-conflict divorces are a reality. While you may have the best of intentions for your split, it can become contentious and ugly if one or both parties are angry, frustrated, or stubborn. When children are involved, disagreements between parents become even more problematic. A parenting coordinator can help your Michigan divorce resolve more quickly and smoothly.
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Divorce mediation is a convenient alternative to the conventional court process in a Michigan divorce. For many couples, mediation is an amicable way to get through their split and save them time and money. It’s important to understand exactly how divorce mediation works and what the options are before you attempt to go this route to finalize the matters in your divorce proceedings.
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The ideas of “peace” and “divorce” do not go together seamlessly for some people. There are couples who are angry, resentful, and unhappy. They anticipate that their divorce will be ugly. But approaching a split with so much vitriol isn’t healthy or productive. Then there are couples who are all in for peace and love – but they discover along the way that things could get a little contentious, even with the best of intentions. It is possible to have a peaceful divorce among the chaos, especially with help from the right Michigan divorce lawyer.
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Divorce can be a big, daunting animal. The legalities are overwhelming and the rules are many, plus the emotional and mental drain of the experience. As a result, many divorcing couples are drawn to mediation. They believe the process of divorce mediation in Michigan might let them resolve their arguments quickly and easily and avoid the conventional court process. While mediation works for some people, it isn’t the right answer for every pair. (more…)
Most lawyers are in a general practice and do some of everything. One of our main focuses is on Family law and being expert at divorce, custody and support matters.
We are in court daily, working with the family court judges, their staff and clerks, the Friend of the Court office, the Bar Association and other attorneys working in this area. We pride ourselves on fighting hard for our clients while working well with everyone.
Our extensive experience and strong relationship with the courts and our peers leads many judges and attorneys to hire us to act as Mediators in other Family Law cases. Make no mistake; having a strong working relationship with the court can have a massive impact on your case. Unlike most attorneys, we have no fear of the court room and are in trial regularly against the best in the business. We see the judges every week and maintain strong ties with their staff.
Although every attorney can “handle” your case, Michigan Divorce Help cares about you and your family. We work extremely hard to keep this difficult process civil and to shelter your children from as much of the negative facets as possible.
Once your case is concluded, we will be there to help you with any post-judgment problems that may arise.
Everyone’s financial situation is different and we work with our clients to formulate a fee arrangement that works within your means.
We have handled every possible situation involving domestic law. We will do everything possible to wrap up your case in a timely manner, avoiding delays that cause unnecessary legal fees.
When your case cannot be easily solved, we will fight hard and use all of our resources to win. Unlike most attorneys, we have no fear of the court room and we regularly win cases against the best in the business at trial.
Unlike many attorneys who have a part-time typist and work 30 hours a week, we have an expert staff available all day long to assist you and provide immediate service.
At Michigan Divorce Help, your case will be handled by an experienced family law attorney. Each of our attorneys in our family law division has many years of experience in handling family law matters.
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