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The Dangers of Credit Card Debt When You Divorce

Divorce

The average American owns four credit cards with an average credit card debt of about $6,000.  When couples divorce, their assets and debts must be divided equitably. This property division must be equitable. Equitable means fair; not necessarily equal; although for many divorcing couples, the division of assets and debts […]

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How an Email to Your Attorney Can Hurt your Divorce Case

Divorce

On June 11, 2020, the Michigan Court of Appeals issued a published opinion in the matter of Stavale v Stavale.  David Stavale and his attorney emailed each other about the case, and those emails included confidential information.  Michigan law provides that whatever an attorney discusses with his or her client […]

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Will the Next School Year in Michigan Involve Homeschooling?

Custody

Can a Parent Continue Homeschooling for the 2020-2021 School Year? With the current stay at home orders in place, Michigan parents have all become homeschoolers.  Some enjoy it more than others.  Some are more successful than others.  Some parents see significant benefits, and now that they have made the jump […]

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Custody & Relocation: What Happens When a Parent Has to Move

Custody

Breaking Down Michigan’s 100 Mile Rule for Parental Relocation The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.  Your employer goes out of business; you get a better employment offer far away. Your employer asks you to start working at a different branch. Or, your employment is very stable, […]

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