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Divorce: One Attorney for Both Parties?

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney I am often asked by my client if I can represent both the husband and the wife in a divorce case. My client will usually indicate that they and their spouse have been talking about getting divorced. They seem to have a general idea of how they want to work […]

Alimony, Child Support and Well Being of the Children

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney In divorce cases, most marriages fall into one of several categories: Children or no children, Short term (1 to 6 to 7 years), -Medium term (8 to 18 years) -Long term (20 years or more). Without children, alimony is rarely granted in short term marriages. In medium length marriages it […]

The Decision to Divorce: Telling the Children

January 03, 2022

By ROBERT E. LEE, PhD., A.B.P.R “Telling the children” is not a single event. it is an arduous process, involving information, abreaction, and nurture that may and should extend over a substantial period of time. However even though its a central part of the supportive role of the parents, many divorcing adults understandably may wish […]

PROPERTY SETTLEMENT – TAXES?

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney So, you want to sit down with your spouse and agree on how to divide your property? How do the two of you propose to divide assets such as such as cars, clothes, the home, stocks, pensions and other property? You think you are dividing everything 50-50, but are you […]

Men and Divorce

January 03, 2022

by ROBERT PASICK, Ph.D. ANN ARBOR CENTER FOR THE FAMILY Most men think of the word ”loss” in terms of losing a contest. It is not surprising they regard divorce in a similar way – as a win-lose proposition based on a competitive struggle between two warring parties. With this perspective they handle the divorce […]

How to Handle the Holidays in Divorced Families

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H. Moss, Attorney For divorced families, holidays can be difficult and stressful. This can have a long-lasting impact on the kids, of course, so planning ahead and determining how you can create special memories and alleviate the strain on your children is important. Below are some tips I’ve put together to help you […]

Why Are Women Happier After Divorce than Men?

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Studies indicate that women are approximately 70% more likely to file for divorce than men. This might seem like a surprising statistic, but it is in line with what I have encountered in my own practice. Additionally, a study by Kingston University indicates that women tend to be happier after […]

Must See Movie About Divorce

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney “The Marriage Story” is a movie about a couple, their child and the lawyers involved in a divorce. I believe it is a must-see movie for lawyers, as well as families involved in a divorce. Many divorce lawyers, especially those who have not been divorced themselves, do not have enough […]

How Holiday Stress Can Impact Your Marriage: Part II

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H. Moss, Attorney It’s that time of year again! The holiday season can often be filled with more stress than festivities, especially if your marriage is already strained. In my previous article, How Holiday Stress Can Impact Your Marriage, we covered five holiday stressors and tips for managing them. I hope the additional […]