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3 Hidden Benefits Of Divorce That You Might Not Know
NewsGetting divorced often entails high amounts of stress and emotional turmoil. It’s easy to focus only on the negative aspects of a split, but it can pay to keep your mind on the benefits of your divorce. Besides the obvious positives for many…
3 Child-Custody FAQs
NewsThroughout most divorces, there are many different issues that will need to be resolved by the court, but child custody is often the topic that receives the most attention and causes the most tension. Determining exactly how a divorce will affect…
3 Alimony FAQs Answered
NewsSpousal support (alimony) is one of the most complex parts of a divorce, and not many couples go into a separation knowing exactly what to expect. As such, most people have questions about how much they can receive, how that number is determined…
About Life After Divorce
NewsAfter a long-term marriage comes to an end, people often feel the sting of failure and discouragement about dating again. Oftentimes, divorcees are afraid that they have nothing left to offer or they have grown too old to return to the dating…
3 Divorce Tips
NewsAs common as divorce is, you might think that it is a straightforward and smooth process that requires little serious preparation. Many people go into their divorce without adequately preparing, and they often find it very difficult to get through.…
Questions People Frequently Ask
NewsWhile it takes a great deal of time and study to learn the intricacies of Michigan family law, the anatomy of a typical child custody case is fairly easy to understand.
At the Law Offices of Stuart R. Shafer, P.C., we have nearly four decades…
Importance Of Hiring A Family Lawyer
NewsMany divorcing couples think that because they are parting amicably, they don’t need to seek the advice of a family lawyer. Even if they agree on child custody and how to split assets, a few years down the line, they might realize why it always…
Fight False DUI Convictions
NewsAn article published in the most recent issue of Criminal Justice Ethics explores the idea that our judicial system has created strong incentives for false DUI convictions. According to the study, it’s in the interests of forensic scientists,…
DUI and Driving Defense
NewsEverybody makes mistakes, and because of the recent crackdown of federal and state laws on drink driving charges, many teenagers and adults face heavy fines and penalties from DUIs. That’s why, now more than ever, it’s important to consult…
Reasons to Consult Divorce Lawyer
NewsThese days, websites and software programs claim to help people with divorce cases for a fraction of the cost of a lawyer. There are a number of reasons why you should always invest in hiring an actual attorney to handle your divorce proceedings.…
Man Accused of Assaulting Wife
NewsDomestic violence is a serious and growing problem for married couples and is one of the leading contributors toward the dissolution of a marriage. As a Michigan family lawyer and criminal attorney, I have represented numerous cases involving…
Hiring a Divorce Attorney Pays
NewsJune 27, 2013, Lansing, MI- Getting a divorce is tough. In addition to the numerous emotional issues leaving a spouse entails, the estranged couple must untangle their finances which can be extremely complex, and wrangle over child custody,…
