One of the most challenging issues that can arise in a family law case occurs when the opposing party is self-employed. Simply put, throughout my career in family law practice, I can safely say that virtually every self-employed person in litigation reports a downturn in business that is coincident to the legal case, whether it […]
Divorce can be one of life's most stressful events, even in the best of circumstances. Some divorces are handled in a fairly civilized manner, but unfortunately, many divorces are nasty, drawn-out and expensive procedures. If you or a loved one are about to go through a divorce, here are some tips to help minimize the […]
I am often asked about attorney fee awards by potential clients. Secondary wage earners (i.e., the other spouse makes more money) or non-wage earners (e.g., stay-at-home parents) are understandably concerned about the ability to pay attorney fees in their divorce cases. Michigan law does permit awards of attorney fees. That is, a court can order […]
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