March 19, 2019
Currently, when you file for divorce in Michigan, the case title in the Complaint for Divorce reads, “JOHN SMITH, Plaintiff vs. JANE SMITH, Defendant.” Versus. A […]
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November 27, 2018
It’s confusing. Your best friend who went through her own divorce recently is full of advice. Your father’s advice is in direct opposition to hers. And […]
June 26, 2018
Everyone has a list of priorities in their custody or divorce case. Whether you collaborate, settle, or take the case in front of the judge, you […]
February 13, 2018
Fear, anxiety, and even panic are natural parts of a divorce or family law matter. But these negative emotions don’t have to be insurmountable obstacles that […]
September 5, 2017
I grew up in Houston. I instantly speak Texan when I go back and yes, now and then I still listen to country music. My family […]
April 25, 2017
I’ve known in my bones the Big Five Values that drive every decision we make at our firm. Why had I not put it to paper before? […]
October 27, 2015
Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate. John F. Kennedy, 20 January 1961 You met Sandy last month. She […]
September 23, 2015
Sandra[1] was nervous. A “family meeting” had been called by her older sister who had the lion’s share of responsibility for helping their 84-year-old father stay […]
August 25, 2015
I couldn’t avoid it. I kept running into clients I’ve worked with over the years at the county fair this week. But instead of sitting in […]
November 26, 2013
Audrey was in fine form. Nothing the restaurant offered appealed to her. Sitting in a high chair is so lame. At one point during the meal […]
April 14, 2013
Don’t take my word that Collaborative Process is often more satisfying to families. Check out this recent USA Today article at http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/03/21/collaborative-divorce-alternative-court-battles/2005209/. One of the lawyers […]
December 2, 2012
When we hear the words “Christmas Story” most people think of either the birth of Jesus or the arrival of Santa Claus. But if you are […]