The Positive Side of Pre-Teen Smartphone Use
Third in a series of blogs about children and divorce. The first was “Helping Toddlers Cope with Divorce.” The second was “Pets can help children cope with divorce.” In most families, the goals for parenting pre-teens are building independence, maintaining... Read More →
Pets Help Children Cope With Divorce
Second in a series of blogs about Children and Divorce. The first was “Helping Toddlers Cope With Divorce.” The third is “The Positive Side of Pre-Teen Smartphone Use.” When divorcing, some couples fight over who gets the dog or cat. When... Read More →
Helping Toddlers Cope with Divorce
First in a series of blogs about the impact of divorce on children. The second is “Pets Help Children Cope with Divorce.” The third is “The Positive Side of Pre-Teen Smartphone Use.” Two-year-olds want to know what’s going on in... Read More →
Splitting home equity during divorce when one party owned the home
In Michigan, the courts typically prescribe an “equitable” division of assets during divorce proceedings. This includes the equity in the family home. One factor that alters the “even” split, however, is if one of the parties owned the home before... Read More →
Appraiser’s Role in Divorce is Vital
When it comes to getting help with a divorce, there are multiple professionals that come to mind. Along with your experienced and confident Attorney, most people will also name their financial advisor, therapist and real estate agent as indispensable. Near... Read More →
Tax filing options for Recent Divorcees
With tax filing season around the corner, here are some tips for those who either initiated or completed a divorce in 2014. There are five filing status options on your federal tax returns: Single; Married Filing Jointly; Married Filing Separately;... Read More →
Milford team helps clients rebuild lives after divorce or death in the family
When you are going through a life event as traumatic as divorce or a death in the family, you want a support system you can trust. Besides friends and family, you want the professionals you hire to be aggressive about... Read More →
5 reasons to consult an attorney when you sell a house
The real estate market in Southeastern Michigan is active. With Spring (hopefully) around the corner, For Sale signs will begin popping up in front yards like so many crocus and daffodils. Selling real estate can be a tricky legal business.... Read More →
$1B divorce settlement highlights appreciation factors
Typically, when determining division of assets in divorce proceedings, the courts split marital earnings equitably. In the case of a one-income family, it is presumed that while one spouse was off making decisions, directing, advising and earning on the job,... Read More →