Cannabis Interesting things about the Law
CANNABIS: AN OVERVIEW As of November 1, 2019, Michigan started accepting license applications for commercial cannabis with the first commercial cannabis stores opening as early as December 1, 2019. Getting a license is no easy task and once obtained, banks... Read More →
Marriage and Divorce Rates in Michigan
Tidbits of information for you about Marriage and Divorce in Michigan numbers. Many would be happy to know that marriages in Michigan are at record lows and the same is true for divorces in Michigan, they too are at record... Read More →
Does Fault Matter?
A recent Institute of Continuing Legal Education seminar titled, “Fault: Does it Ever Really Matter?” by Jade J. Edwards reviews the aspects of a divorce that can be influenced by determining fault. In the ICLE materials, Edwards wrote, “Michigan is... Read More →
Children Increase Marital Stability
So, does having lots of children increase marital stability? Yes and no. Statistics have shown that the optimal number of children to experience increased marital stability is between one and four. Childless couples and those with 5 or more children are... Read More →
Birth Order and Divorce Risk: Is there a link?
Does the Know-it-All big sis have a greater risk of getting divorced than the fun-loving youngest? How about a marriage between two middle children? Is there a birth order and divorce link? Psychologists often point to peculiar birth-order traits that help... Read More →
Lawyer Explains Divorce Initiation
Kathryn Wayne-Spindler Answers Question about Divorce Initiation Commerce Township Divorce Lawyer Kathryn Wayne-Spindler explains the Divorce Initiation Process for a West Oakland County Spinal Column Newsweekly Ask An Attorney feature Q: My wife and I have been arguing for years. We’ve... Read More →
Haggard Husband: Considering Divorce
Companion article to “Walkaway Wife: Wants Divorce“ The Haggard Husband is the much-maligned, often underappreciated and misunderstood partner to the Walkaway Wife who may be dissatisfied with marriage and considering divorce. He is worn down by the Walkaway Wife’s frequent demands... Read More →
Walkaway Wife: Wants Divorce
Companion Article to “The Haggard Husband: Considering Divorce“ “In my many years as a divorce attorney, several relationship patterns play out repeatedly including the path of the Walkaway Wife who wants divorce,” says South Lyon Divorce Attorney Kathryn Wayne-Spindler. The... Read More →
Summertime Custody Considerations Should Include Best Interests Factors
Memorial Weekend and high-school graduations mark the start of summertime in Michigan. For many working parents, not much changes with the new season other than the weather. But for many lucky kids, summertime in Michigan might mean camps and S’mores, hiking... Read More →
Low Cost Divorce on a Budget
Save big bucks by keeping it civil There are entire sections of bookstores devoted to weddings on a budget. The advice ranges from baking your own cake to borrowing a dress. Everybody knows that modern American weddings are not cheap.... Read More →