Advantages to Selling the Marital Home Before Divorce
Michigan Attorney Kathryn Wayne-Spindler recently participated in the Institute of Continuing Legal Education Family Law Seminar where Elizabeth K. Bransdorfer of Mika Meyes PLC in Grand Rapids presented the session, “Selling the Marital Home During the Divorce Case.” When divorcing,... 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 →
10 years: Divorce Statute of Limitations
10 years. That’s how long Michigan courts allow ex-spouses to execute the terms of a Judgment of Divorce. The Divorce Statute of Limitations applies to: Completing a Qualified Domestic Relations Order for division of future pension or retirement funds Signing... Read More →
Four Advantages of Silver Separation
The term Silver Divorce has been tossed around for years but not much is said about Silver Separation. There are many sources for the label. Some say it’s for the color of the participants’ hair, reaching their Silver Anniversary (25... Read More →
Social Media Evidence Impacts Divorce Cases
Kathryn Wayne-Spindler recently responded to a question regarding the impact of social media evidence on family law cases in the Oakland County SpinalColumn Newsweekly. Social Media Evidence and Divorce Q: My wife and I are in the process of divorcing. I... Read More →
Tiny Home Living Appeals to Newly Divorced
The Tiny Home Living Revolution is changing lives according to websites, television shows and news stories. The concept of building a miniature house on wheels is nothing new. But with media publicity and engineering creativity the fringe trend is turning... Read More →
Kathryn Wayne-Spindler featured in Ask An Attorney
On Sept 30, 2015, Milford, MI Divorce Attorney Kathryn Wayne-Spindler was featured in the West Oakland County Spinal Column Newsweekly. She responded to a question in the Ask An Attorney feature about post-divorce home equity. Kathryn Wayne-Spindler is an expert... Read More →
Celebrity Divorce: Do Prenups Work?
People are watching the spectacle of Food Network star Bobby Flay’s current divorce from Law and Order SVU actress Stephanie March not only for scintillating gossip but for news of the contested prenuptial agreement as well. Their public argument calls... Read More →
Amicable Divorce Advice for a Friendly Split
On behalf of Kathryn Wayne-Spindler & Associates, PC posted in Property Division on Wednesday, October 8, 2014. When people hear the word divorce, they usually don’t imagine an amicable settlement. However, it is possible to collaborate with a soon-to-be-ex so that both parties can achieve... Read More →
Perform Asset Inventory Before Divorce
On behalf of Kathryn Wayne-Spindler & Associates, PC posted in Property Division on Thursday, October 23, 2014. Knowing where to begin during a divorce can be confusing in Michigan, especially when one feels discombobulated at the thought of leaving a marriage in the first... Read More →