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The Most Important Questions to Ask a Divorce Attorney

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Selecting a divorce attorney can seem intimidating, overwhelming or even confusing. Preparing yourself before your initial consultation can not only help alleviate these feelings, but can assist you in reviewing and determining which divorce attorney is right for you. The following questions are suggested: Questions To Ask Your Divorce Attorney […]

Is Your Divorce Attorney Fighting for You or Just Fighting?

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H. Moss, Attorney “I want someone who will fight for me” is something I hear often as it relates to divorce, but there is a difference between fighting and fighting for you. The ideal divorce attorney is one who will put your interests first and who will stand firm on the major issues, […]

The Top 9 Things People Don’t Tell You About Divorce

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H. Moss, Attorney Divorce Brings Out the Worst in People Divorce is difficult. Tiny arguments that built up over the course of the marriage can blow up during a divorce, causing both parties to behave spitefully. My best advice, although difficult to do, is maintain the best version of yourself possible throughout these […]

WHY DOES DIVORCE TAKE SO LONG?

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Clients often ask me why it takes so long to get divorced. In Michigan and many other states, the quick answer is the statutory waiting period. The waiting period in Michigan is 180 days for a marriage with children, and 60 days where there are no children. The purpose of […]

Some Do’s and Don’ts with Your Kids After Divorce

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H. Moss, Attorney Don’t say bad things about the other parent. Getting along with your ex is essential to the stability of your children. Remember: your kids are half you and half your ex. Love your children more than you dislike your ex. Learn sooner rather than later that it is futile it […]

20 Great Paths to Happiness

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney In this article, I want to share some advice with you that I believe will keep us on paths to happiness as we go through life. Life can be stressful, but how you handle that stress is important. Don’t dwell on the negative; be in the present moment and enjoy […]

Can You Handle the Unpleasant Consequences of Divorce?

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Divorce brings change and grief because it is the loss of the “happy family” dream. Hurts, disappointments, loneliness, failure, rejection, and inadequacy can all take hold of the psyche when we are in this extremely vulnerable stage. To be able to cope with the ups and downs of divorce, it […]

Kids After Divorce: How to help your kids deal with divorce

January 03, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Tragically, almost half of the children in the United States will live in a single parent home for more than five years because of divorce. It’s no secret that kids need special care after a divorce, but parents who are dealing with so many life-altering changes themselves often aren’t prepared […]

Surviving the Breakup: Dealing with Grief

January 03, 2022

by BARBARA TALBOT, Ph.D. Divorce involves many losses: the relationship, material possessions, family, friends, and social status. These must be grieved. There are three possible scenarios: a mutual decision, the wife initiates the divorce, or the husband initiates it. Very often the one who initiates the divorce seems to be handling the divorce process better […]

The 10 Most Important Ways to Help Your Children Survive Divorce

January 03, 2022

If you’re going through a divorce, you’ve no doubt experienced a range of emotions that are, at times, difficult to process. As an adult, you might have developed a set of tools, resources, and support to help you cope with your feelings. If you have children, however, you’ll need to keep in mind that they […]