Providing accurate and objective information to help make the right decisions during a divorce in Michigan, this guide provides answers to 360 queries such asWhat is the mediation process in Michigan and is it required? How quickly can one get a divorce? Who decides who gets the cars, the pets, and the house? What actions might influence child custody? How are bills divided and paid during the divorce? How much will a divorce cost? and Will a spouse have to pay some or all attorney fees? Structured in a question-and-answer format, this divorce handbook provides clear and concise responses to help build confidence and give the peace of mind needed to meet the challenges of a divorce proceeding.
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| Introduction |
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1 Understanding the Divorce Process |
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2 Coping with Stress during the Divorce Process |
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3 Choosing and Working with Your Attorney |
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4 Attorney Fees and Costs |
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6 Mediation, Arbitration, and Collaboration |
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7 Emergency: When You Fear Your Spouse |
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12 Benefits: Insurance, Retirement, and Pensions |
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| In Closing |
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| Appendix |
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| Resources |
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| Glossary |
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| Index |
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| About the Author |
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John F. Schaefer, Esq., has been practicing matrimonial law for more than 35 years. He has served on the Board of Trustees and as an adjunct professor of law at the Michigan State University College of Law. He is listed in all editions of The Best Lawyers in America, and he regularly appears on radio and television programs discussing legal topics, including matrimonial law. He lives in Birmingham, Michigan.
