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Q: I have been having trouble in my marriage and feel that it may be necessary to file for divorce. However, I am not sure this is what I am ultimately going to do. If I file the paperwork and then change my mind, what happens?

June 6th, 2017
Posted By
Thomas C. Kates
A: The decision of whether to file for divorce is a highly emotional and extremely complex one. If you hold out any hope that your marriage might be saved, I would encourage y… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Divorce Attorney
Tags: administrative closing, dismissal, filing for divorce, finalizing divorce, Michigan divorce, reconciliation

Q: My spouse and I are contemplating filing a divorce. Can you represent both of us if we agree on everything?

February 18th, 2016
Posted By
Thomas C. Kates
A: Generally no. It is nearly impossible to serve the needs of two individuals involved in a divorce as, no matter how amicable the proceeding, the participants have opposing… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Divorce Attorney
Tags: filing for divorce, Michigan divorce, opposing interests