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Recent Articles
NOVI DIVORCE SHOW
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.
UPSIDE DOWN?
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. www.lawcpg.com
DEBTS v ASSETS
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
DEAL WITH TOUGH ISSUES BEFORE ITS TOO LATE
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.You can also grant your power...
CHILD SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN'S NEEDS
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
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!
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...
WAIVE GOOD BYE TO CHILD WAIVERS
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
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
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...

