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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 →
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 →
Breaking up is Hard to Do: The Legal Rights of Unmarried Couples
What are the legal rights of unmarried couples – who may have parented children together and mingled finances for years – after they break up? Long-term cohabitation is not so uncommon. Couples choose not to get married for hundreds of reasons. Some... 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 →
Consult an Attorney for Division of Marital Home
On behalf of Kathryn Wayne-Spindler & Associates, PC posted in Property Division on Friday, November 14, 2014. During the dissolution of a marriage, the marital home is usually the largest asset to divide. In addition, it is often also one of the most complicated... Read More →
Division of Retirement Assets in Divorce Impacts Future
On behalf of Kathryn Wayne-Spindler & Associates, PC posted in Property Division on Wednesday, November 5, 2014. A Michigan divorce can be emotionally difficult and financially challenging. This is especially true for those who are drawing closer to retirement. Many individuals in that position are... Read More →
Business Prenup Agreements protect small business owners
On behalf of Kathryn Wayne-Spindler & Associates, PC posted in Property Division on Wednesday, February 11, 2015. Starting a business with a spouse in Michigan is often a thrilling experience, but when two co-business owners get divorced, conflict often arises. Husbands and wives in... Read More →