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Q: My attorney tells me that I have a mediation coming up. I don’t know what to expect. Can you give me a general rundown of the process?

May 9th, 2018
Posted By
Thomas C. Kates
A: Mediations are not all the same, but most of them follow a general format that is somewhat predictable. If your attorney was involved in choosing the mediator, which is usu… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Divorce Attorney, Mediation
Tags: compromise, mediation, mediator, Michigan divorce, resolution

Q: I would like to mediate my case rather than going through the court system. Is this a possibility?

August 15th, 2017
Posted By
Thomas C. Kates
A: Yes and no. First, you should know that in nearly all counties in Michigan, the courts are referring domestic matters to mediation. In most cases, the court issues a notice… Read More
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Categories: Divorce, Divorce Attorney, Mediation
Tags: court, mediation, Michigan divorce, resolution, settlement conference

Q: My wife and I are trying to settle our divorce and we are making good progress at resolving all of the issues out of court. As funny as it sounds, the only thing we are really arguing about is the dog. Our golden retriever has been a part of our family for several years and she means a lot to both of us. What will the court to do with this?

June 1st, 2017
Posted By
Thomas C. Kates
A: You would be surprised at how common this dispute has become, especially in families with children. The short answer is that a pet is considered personal property subject t… Read More
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Categories: Divorce
Tags: divorce settlement, Michigan divorce, personal property, pet custody, pets, resolution