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Hiring an attorney is overwhelming and stressful for a variety of reasons, whether it be the reason for needing legal services or just the cost of legal services. Most people, if asked, would likely anticipate hiring a lawyer to be... Read More →
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 →
Banking Laws and Marijuana
The recreational use of marijuana has become much more accepted in recent years, so far gaining legality in ten states, among these Michigan as of the recent midterm elections. While many states have opted for the legalization of recreational marijuana... Read More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Pets and Divorce: Dogs and Cats are Marital Assets
On behalf of Kathryn Wayne-Spindler & Associates, PC posted in Property Division on Thursday, October 2, 2014. People naturally get attached to their pets. This is why having to separate from a pet permanently following a divorce can leave an individual in Michigan feeling... 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 →