The Transitions Legal Blog
Older Americans & Gray Divorce: a Growing Trend
May is Older Americans Month, a term I hate because after all, what is an Older American? It is supposed to refer to the elders of our communities, which I guess I’d be considered, but I certainly don’t feel that I am! Similarly, Gray Divorce, the growing trend since...
How to Succeed at Coparenting
When people divorce, they are often so muddled, they can't figure out how to succeed at coparenting. But here are some tips for how to set yourself - and your ex - on the path for success because your kids deserve it. Be kind. Take 24 hours to cool down before you...
Divorce According to Religion, Race or Socioeconomic Situation
While relationships have the same ups and downs no matter who or where you are, religion, race or socioeconomic situation can lead to major differences in how a divorce plays out. In Oakland and Wayne counties, Michigan, I see a variety of clients, but most who choose...
Women Leading in the Law
As we watch or listen to the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, I want to finish off Women’s History Month by paying homage to powerful women in the law who have led our nation’s legal thinking – and broken through previously...
Transitions Legal as a female-led family law firm – meet my team!
Today, Transitions Legal includes a core team of three (soon to grow bigger!) – and all of us are women. In honor of Women’s History Month and the recently celebrated International Women’s Day, I’ll introduce the team below, but first, let me share a bit about our...
How to Achieve Civility in Divorce
Recently, I coordinated a program for collaborative practitioners with the Great Lakes Civility Project. It was a 90-minute virtual Civility Session, where we explored what civility is, why we need it in these trying times for our country, and how each of us can begin...