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Far too many high-conflict separations and divorces end in intimate partner homicide. The current risk assessment tools, if implemented effectively, offer some preventative hope...but we need to know and use them to save lives. Be in the know!

Back-to-School Tips for High Conflict Parents

Just ask a parent in a high-conflict situation...some of the helpful, sensible advice out there simply does not apply to their contentious parenting landscape. Here are some back-to-school tips for the 10% of parents facing this difficult reality.

Child Protective Services (CPS) Defense Lawyer in Michigan

When the Child Protective Services (CPS) in Michigan gets involved in your family, it’s very important to know your rights and responsibilities.

Speaking With a Family Law Attorney for the First Time

If you are considering divorce, it is a good idea to speak with an experienced divorce attorney. Here are some ways to prepare for that first conversation.

How Do Student Loans Factor into a St. Louis Divorce?

We often think of student loans as a personal, non-marital, debt.

Child Support

An Overview of Child Support

What are We? Defining Dating Relationships in the Age of Tinder, Bumble, and Coffee Meets Bagel

Dating applications have significantly changed the dynamics of dating.

Marital Property verses Separate Property

When is property considered separate property, and therefore not divisible in a divorce?

Who Is Entitled to Collect Child Support

What is child support and who is entitled to collect it?

How to Prepare for the Initial Consultation with your Attorney

You've made the decision to seek advice from a divorce attorney. You've made the appointment. What preparation should you take to use your time efficiently at the consultation?

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