Category: Before Divorce
ATTORNEYS FOR ONLY WOMEN? ONLY MEN?
January 04, 2022
We’ve all heard of various organizations or law firms which claim to “specialize” in representing women or men in divorce cases. They go by names or acronyms like “Law Firm of Veronica,” or “ALAN,” or “DIANE.” In fact, they are a marketing device to solicit a particular niche of clients. When you call, you you […]
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 […]
Tips for Managing Kids – and Life – During School Closures and Coronavirus Uncertainties
January 03, 2022
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
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 […]
The Top 5 Things You Need to Know about Child Support and Parenting Time
January 03, 2022
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
January 03, 2022
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 […]
