Category: Before Divorce

Dealing With Family Stress During Stay-At-Home Order

January 04, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Many families are facing problems due to the coronavirus pandemic and the stay-at-home order it has prompted. It’s a difficult transition to shift our lives to become mostly home based, and it impacts many facets of our lives and families. For some, the quarantine has posed significant challenges. Below are […]

Status of Family Law During Stay-at-Home Period

January 04, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Most of the Family Law Courts and connected personal handling Family Law matters are open on a limited basis. Judges are available to handle emergency matters such as signing and/or hearing Personal Protection Orders, as well as emergency hearings involving children. Status Conferences and Settlement Conferences are being handled by […]

Marriage and Divorce: What to Consider Before Getting Married

January 04, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney With so many marriages ending in divorce, one might wonder why couples decide to get married at all. As a divorce attorney, I can tell you that before you take “the plunge,” you should carefully consider the following factors: Don’t Rush In Take your time to really get to know […]

How Much Does Divorce Cost?

January 04, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney If you are thinking about filing for divorce, you have probably taken many factors into consideration including you’re your children’s’ wellbeing, custody and child support, your finances and more. One of the top questions at this stage is, “How much will divorce cost me?” Since all divorce situations are different, […]

Filing for Divorce: The Documents Explained

January 04, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Filing for divorce is not only a difficult emotional decision, it can be a confusing legal process for all parties involved. The following list details many of the documents that may be included in the initial filing of a divorce. Summons A summons notifies the other spouse that a suit […]

Divorce and the Holidays

January 04, 2022

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 […]

How Divorce, Separate Maintenance and Annulment Differ

January 04, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney Divorce: Michigan is known as a “no fault” divorce state. In order to get divorced, it must be alleged that: “There has been a breakdown of the marriage relationship to the extent that the objects of matrimony have been destroyed and there remains no reasonable likelihood that the marriage can […]

3 Important Considerations in Working with Your Attorney

January 04, 2022

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 […]

When Is Your Marriage Over?

January 04, 2022

By Daniel H Moss, Attorney If you’re in a marriage that’s struggling, you might be trying to determine whether it can be saved, or whether you and your spouse are facing an inevitable breakup. If you’re stuck in limbo and don’t know where your marriage is heading, and you’ve tried counseling for several weeks, ask […]

How Holiday Stress Can Impact Your Marriage

January 04, 2022

By Daniel H. Moss, Attorney ‘Tis the season to be busy! For many, the Christmas season is a festive, yet hectic time. There’s a great deal of anticipation at this time of year for adults and children alike. While the holidays can mean magic is in the air for children, couples often struggle with a […]