Attorney Review DIY Issue Part 4: Mistakes
DIY Issues Part 4 – Not having an Attorney Review of your Settlement or Judgment Another situation where you can get yourself into trouble on your own is by not having an attorney review any proposed settlement or judgment prior... Read More →
When the judgment doesn’t meet the goals DIY Fixes Part 3
DIY Fixes Part 3 – Judgment Language Issues When entering into any contract, settlement, or other agreement, it is important that people understand what they are agreeing to and fully comprehend the legal consequences of the agreement. As attorneys experienced... Read More →
The Attorney’s Billable Hour.
The Billable Hour Law firms have different methods of charging for their services. Some may offer flat fees, some rely on contingent fees where they are only compensated for their work if they win, but the most common way... Read More →
Attorney Stereotype Not Accurate
There are few professions more vilified than that of the divorce attorney (except maybe used car salesman.) Insulting lawyers is practically a sport. We hear lawyer jokes in line at the grocery store. There are comics and Facebook pages designed... Read More →
Silent Marriage Killer: The Functional Alcoholic
This is part one of a three-part series of blogs about some of the common causes of divorce. For the purposes of this blog about marriage to the functional alcoholic, we’ll refer to the drinker as “he” and the spouse... Read More →
Limited Scope Representation Makes Sense in Michigan Blog
It’s the right time for Limited Scope Representation (LSR) in Michigan It is great news. Michigan Legal Ethics standards now allow attorneys to represent clients for parts of their cases. Limited Scope Representation enables clients to get help with just... Read More →
Military Divorce Tips from Experienced Divorce Attorney
Experienced Michigan Family Law Attorney Kathryn Wayne-Spindler recently completed continuing legal education at an ICLE Family Law Seminar. The seminar included a session on Military Divorce titled, “Top Tips for Handling Military Divorces” by Peter M. Kulas-Dominguez, Warner Norcross &... Read More →
Children of Divorce: Breaking the Resistance and Refusal Dynamic
Continuing Legal Education Topic Parental Alienation is a hot Family Law topic. There is heightened awareness and increased repercussions for parents guilty of intentionally turning their kids against the other parent. With this increased attention to alienation, there is also... Read More →
Disability and Divorce Special Considerations
Every divorce is unique but doubly so when one or more of the parties has a disability. Whether it’s a physical handicap, chronic debilitating disease or unresolved mental health issue, one of the big concerns is making sure both parties... Read More →
The Myth of the 50 Percent Divorce Rate
Is divorce rate myth accurate? If not, why does it continue to thrive? Most people have heard the myth that 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. Countless articles and books recall the well-worn statistic – reinforcing its status as... Read More →