Category: Before Divorce
Should You Fight for Sole Custody?
January 04, 2022
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Before you fight for sole custody of your children in divorce, make sure it’s what’s best for the kids. While in certain circumstances, this might be what is best for the children, in many cases, the desire to gain sole custody is based on the emotional impact of a failed […]
When do most people file for divorce?
January 04, 2022
By Daniel H. Moss, Attorney If you’re contemplating divorce, one of the decisions that can cause a lot of stress is when to file. Do you file as soon as you’ve made the decision or wait until the “right” time? If you decide to wait, when is the right time? For some, family events, promotions […]
How to Determine if Alimony is Payable
January 04, 2022
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Alimony or Spousal Support are the same thing. Spousal Support is just newer terminology. The real question is how it is determined. In Michigan, a court will consider the following factors in deciding whether to award spousal support and how much: Past relationship and conduct of the parties Length of […]
Divorce Q&A: Part 2
January 04, 2022
By Divorce Attorney Daniel H. Moss In this second installment of my Divorce Questions and Answers series, we’ll cover some additional questions and concerns people often have when thinking about divorce. As always, this is intended as a reference guide, not as legal advice. Always consult a professional for legal counsel on your specific situation. […]
Divorce Q&A: Part 1
January 04, 2022
By Attorney Daniel H. Moss If you’re thinking about divorce, you probably have many concerns and questions. With this in mind, I’ve compiled the following list of some common divorce questions and answers. These do not, of course, replace specific legal counsel, but they should give you some food for thought in getting started. What […]
7 Myths Of Divorce
January 04, 2022
By Daniel H. Moss, Attorney We hear a lot of statistics and so-called facts about divorce every day. Many of the commonly repeated statistics, however are simply not true. When you’re struggling with something as serious as divorce, knowing the facts is important. That’s why I’ve put together this list of 7 myths of divorce. […]
8 Questions to Answer to Help Decide if Your Marriage is Over
January 04, 2022
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney It’s no secret that marriages can hit rough patches. It happens to the best of them. In some cases, the relationship can be repaired with work, communication, and counseling. In other cases, it’s easy to tell that the marriage is over and cannot – or should not — be saved. […]
Are You Really Ready to Divorce?
January 04, 2022
I get a lot of calls from people looking to hire me to handle their divorces. Sometimes, of course, the marriage is simply beyond saving. Depending on the situation, however, marriage counseling could benefit the couple or even possibly eliminate the need for divorce. In these cases, instead of proceeding with the divorce, I suggest […]
Divorce Counseling
January 04, 2022
By RON RICE, PHD, Clinical Psychologist When I think about the concept of divorce counseling, I think it is important to define what I mean by this term. There are two specific situations that have come to my attention over 25 years of being a Clinical Psychologist: 1. Coping with the Stress of a Divorce […]
Does Marriage Counseling Work?
January 04, 2022
By Daniel H. Moss, Attorney Except in cases of ongoing substance abuse, spousal abuse or adultery, I most always recommend that couples with marital problems try some marriage counseling. The emphasis here is on “some.” I have worked with clients who have been in marriage counseling for long periods of time and in different periods […]
