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Thinking of Filing for Divorce in Wayne County? Think Again.

Thanks to a change in divorce law in Michigan Wayne County residents have a choice to resolve their divorce completely outside of the court system through mediation or collaborative practice.   Read More
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Divorce Via Mediation, Five Key Considerations – An Overview

Divorce via mediation maximizes communication, collaboration, thereby providing people with more control, reducing conflict and stress and a better adjustment to your post-divorce life. Read More
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Divorce Litigation and the Five Key Considerations – An Overview

Divorcing couples are immediately faced with a decision about how to proceed with the divorce process. It is important that they begin by consulting with divorce experts to help them determine what options are appropriate for their situation, includ… Read More
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Divorce Via Zoom

Understanding how Zoom affects the divorce process is important when facing a divorce. With mediation or collaborative practice, divorce by Zoom presents an opportunity to reduce the time, cost, & improve the process in terms of guidance & pa… Read More
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The Keys to a Better Divorce

Historically divorce is associated with high costs and a long and stressful process that can be difficult for everyone involved. Today people have options that make it possible for them to significantly reduce the cost, time and stress of divorce. Read More
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Preparing For Divorce - Part 2

It is a well-known fact that many divorces are initiated at the beginning of the New Year.  In Part 1, of my guide to preparing for divorce, I explained the initial four steps you might wish to consider as you prepare. In Part 2, the following link… Read More
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Preparing For Divorce

Anyone considering a divorce should PREPARE before starting the divorce process. Understanding the issues, options and alternatives available can significantly impact the outcome of any divorce. Read More
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Divorce Using Collaborative Practice

Michigan law recognizes collaborative practice as a way to provide full time legal representation to divorcing spouses while avoiding courts and combative attorneys. Read More
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Mediation to Resolve a Divorce

Mediation is a way to resolve a divorce by reaching voluntary agreements through the assistance of a neutral mediator. Read More
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Do-It-Yourself Divorce

A do-it-yourself divorce is when people want to handle the divorce on their own. Both spouses are able to discuss and reach agreements and complete all necessary legal documents. They are not represented by attorneys and do not need a mediator to hel… Read More
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