Michigan

NAME THAT BENEFICIARY

Posted on May 19, 2014
http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303714704576383523441136038?mg=reno64-wsj&url=http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424052702303714704576383523441136038.htmlGreat article about why you need to name your beneficiary with your retirement and life insurance policy...

LANDLORD TENANT RESOURCE

Posted on May 06, 2014
Here is a great resource for people in Michigan for Landlords and Tenants.  It was put out as a guide by the Michigan Legislature and answers frequently asked questions for both Landlords and Tenants.http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/publications/tenantlandlord...

FINANCES AND DIVORCE PLANNING

Posted on September 11, 2012
http://www.freep.com/article/20120911/FEATURES01/120911022/Before-divorce-get-financially-prepared?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|pHere is a great article about planning for the financial change that comes out of  divorce.  I recommend that all client's from the start of the case even not knowing what support will be, that client's map out what their costs of living at a minimum will be...

NOVI DIVORCE SHOW

Posted on March 11, 2012
http://www.freep.com/article/20120311/FEATURES01/203110370/Divorcing-Canton-couple-s-new-business-offers-advice-support?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|FRONTPAGE|pGreat article in Free Press about Divorce Show in Novi.

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UPSIDE DOWN?

Posted on November 29, 2011
http://www.legalknol.com/family-law-and-divorce/no-credit-for-negative-equity-in-michigan-divorce-casesGood resource which describes the biggest issue in most Michigan Divorce cases what happens when biggest marital asset is liability with no liquid value...

DEAL WITH TOUGH ISSUES BEFORE ITS TOO LATE

Posted on March 23, 2011
A power of attorney, or POA, gives the person whom you designate (called your agent) the power to make specific decisions for you on such things as the power to mortgage, sell, or dispose of any real or personal property without advance notice to you or approval by you...

CHILD SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN'S NEEDS

Posted on February 12, 2011
Good article discussing that child support is there for the support of the child.http://www.huffingtonpost.com/bill-swadley/the-intention-of-child-su_b_818993.htmlwww.lawcpg.com

ARTICLE ON MICHIGAN DIVORCE LAW AND LOTTERY WINNER

Posted on February 11, 2011
http://detnews.com/article/20110120/OPINION03/101200394/Better-to-live-in-Mich.-if-you-win-the-lotto-and-never-divorce-scuzzball-hubby

FACEBOOK DIVORCE NO-NO!

Posted on July 05, 2010
http://www.freep.com/article/20100705/FEATURES14/7050302/1322/Divorce-attorneys-Watch-Facebook-postsNot only is this not good for your divorce case, people need to consider employers and others who may run a google search on you. Be careful you don't lose your children or an opportunity for a good job over nonsense...

WAIVE GOOD BYE TO CHILD WAIVERS

Posted on June 22, 2010
http://www.michbar.org/opinions/supreme/2010/061810/46123.pdfNew decision comes down from the Michigan Supreme Court stating that parents have no authority to waive a child's rights to sue based upon common law.Wow schools are shaking in there boots and insurance companies are licking their chops!

FINANCES CAN DESTROY A MARRIAGE

Posted on June 16, 2010
http://finance.yahoo.com/career-work/article/109813/when-fights-over-money-ruin-marriages?mod=family-love_moneyYou may want to discuss these things before you go down the aisle and consider a prenuptial agreement.www.lawcpg.com

DON'T RUIN YOUR WEDDING DAY

Posted on May 28, 2010
This post comes from a personal story. My sister found a shady flower lady for her wedding. As part of the contract with her, my sister paid the entire payment up front. Occasionally common sense and contract law should meet. If you pay some up front you protect yourself if the product is bad and or if the other party breaches the contract...

NUMBER 5 REASON FOR BANKRUPTCY IS DIVORCE

Posted on March 23, 2010
http://finance.yahoo.com/banking-budgeting/article/109143/top-5-reasons-why-people-go-bankrupt?mod=bb-checking_savingsIn today's economy this is the unfortunate reality that bankruptcy and when to file and who takes what debt is a huge issue.www.lawcpg...

FIGHT FAIR AND SAVE YOUR MARRIAGE

Posted on March 02, 2010
http://www.freep.com/article/20100228/FEATURES14/2280334/1218/Features14/Fighting-fair-keeps-marriages-on-trackGreat article on how to fight fair with your spouse and maybe save your marriage.

DEBTS v ASSETS

Posted on February 04, 2010
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1853311-2,00.htmlGreat article in Time magazine discussing issues with most divorces in this bad economy and dividing up debt and not assets.www.lawcpg.com

PROTECTING YOUR ASSETS

Posted on February 01, 2010
Article on alternatives to marriage and protecting each party when the realtionship ends. Also important to the Gay Community in Michigan given the fact they currently unable of marring. Contract law and estate planning are ways to protect your loved one...

HOLIDAYS AND DIVORCE

Posted on December 20, 2009
http://www.freep.com/article/20091220/FEATURES14/912200310/1025/features/Divorced-on-ChristmasGood article about Divorce and its the issues children have when the holidays give rise to new traditions.Coming from a divorced family when I was 2 years old, I can tell you its important for you and your ex to focus on the children and create stability for every holiday and new traditions with Mother and Father...

TIGER'S PRE-NUPTIAL

Posted on December 03, 2009
http://wcbstv.com/sports/tiger.woods.affair.2.1346199.htmlLooks like Tiger Woods stands to set a divorce record for settlement at potentially $300 million.www.lawcpg.com

MODIFY SUPPORT NOW

Posted on November 02, 2009
http://www.detnews.com/article/20091102/METRO/911020336/Michigan-child-support-pleas-flood-courtsGood article about South East Michigan's current economic status and its effects on child support.If your laid-off today file your motion to modify tomorrow...

THE LAW IS AN ASS!

Posted on September 30, 2009
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090929/ap_on_re_us/us_baby_sitter_backlash_michThis story is unbelievable but happens often with the Legislature tries to protect people but goes a step too far.What is even better is I heard a legislature on the radio telling the host that Ms...

NEW MALPO CLAIMS?

Posted on September 27, 2009

PRE-NUP A MUST!

Posted on August 09, 2009
http://www.freep.com/article/20090809/FEATURES14/908090337/1218/Features14/Poll--Most-would-marry-for-moneyAfter reading this article its clear that people need pre-nups they are not just for multi-millionaires anymore. Set your rights from the start...

HELP COPING DURING DIVORCE

Posted on July 26, 2009
http://www.freep.com/article/20090726/FEATURES14/907260316/1218/FEATURES/Keep-divorce-issues-and-work-life-separateThe above is a great article for those who are having a difficult time with divorce and the sometimes long process. I would also suggest trying to exercise to deal with the stress on your health divorce can take...

JON AND KATE PLUS 8

Posted on May 26, 2009
http://www.divorce360.com/divorce-articles/cheating/causes/are-you-the-cheater.aspx?artid=923Interesting article about the circus that has become the reality show on TLC Jon and Kate Plus 8. Like all good things in life it appears marriage is something that men and women both must work on to keep it interesting and beneficial to each on an emotional and physical level...

DIVORCE WITHOUT THE NASTY

Posted on April 24, 2009
http://www.collaborativepracticemi.org/collaborative_advantages.phpThis is a great resource to explain what a collaborative divorce is and how it may be the right option for you. Less acrimony and more cooperation will help you get what is best for you and your children...

PLAN FOR THE END!

Posted on March 20, 2009
The big news this week was the tragic death of Natasha Richardson. Fortunately for her she had planned out how to deal with her condition if she became brain dead.Its never too early to plan for this with a health care power of attorney or a patient advocate...

A HOUSE DIVIDED IS A MUST TO SURVIVE

Posted on February 20, 2009
http://buzz.yahoo.com/article/1:y_featured:e0ae47d471fcedb0def1bc01c7beddbd;_ylt=AiJKmPaYYetQ6ZIqg0QYfdoazJV4Addressing my last post here is an ABCNews story and this could be the new answer to tough questions. The effects on the children may be need to addressed through counseling...

WORK THINGS OUT IN 2009

Posted on December 29, 2008
This article was recently in the Detroit Free Press and talks about the how the severe economy in South East Michigan is causing people to reconsider divorce.The realty of the situation is that divorce especially when children are involved you take one economic situation stretch it to the max and make two new situations...

NO EXCUSE FOR FALSE ABUSE

Posted on November 30, 2008
I came upon an interview with a gentlemen by the name of Dean Tong who was on the Frank Beckman show on WJR last week. The fill-in host spent the entire show talking about abuse.Mr. Tong was on his show and discussed what appears to be a troubling issue in domestic relations cases and that is false accusations of child abuse...

COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE ARTICLE

Posted on September 23, 2008
http://www.roanoke.com/editorials/wb/177716This article is great about a new way of divorce law that is sweeping South East Michigan and especially Washtenaw County.

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