Category: Before Divorce
PROPERTY SETTLEMENT – TAXES?
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
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 […]
Tips for Managing Kids – and Life – During School Closures and Coronavirus Uncertainties
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney We are living in uncertain times, which can cause a great deal of stress on parents and children alike. While it might seem like a never-ending snow day to the kids, having little interaction with extended family, friends and classmates can feel very isolating. As a parent, you are no […]
Must See Movie About Divorce
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 […]
The Top 5 Things You Need to Know about Child Support and Parenting Time
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney 1. How Child Support is Determined Child support is based upon the Michigan Child Support Formula. The Formula primarily takes into account the incomes of the parties, the number of children, overnight parenting times for each party, and health insurance expenses. 2. Child Support Duration Child support is usually ordered […]
Quick Guide to Spousal Support
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Spousal support, formerly called alimony, is a sum of money usually paid by one spouse to another spouse for their support and maintenance. The terms “spousal support” and “alimony” are frequently used interchangeably. The major factors considered by the court in awarding alimony are as follows: The past relations and […]
Divorce and the Holidays
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Getting through the holidays in a divorce situation can be a very troubling period. Some of the suggestions below may help you through this difficult time in a positive way. 1. Make sure that whatever you do is in the best interests of your children. Most court judgments provide for […]
3 Important Considerations in Working with Your Attorney
By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Ending a marriage is often a traumatic experience. Good divorce attorneys are aware of the emotional impact and do their best to relieve anxiety by providing solutions to the problems you may encounter during your divorce. Here are 3 important Considerations to follow when you are working with your divorce […]