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Samuel had done a lot of things right to live comfortably in assisted living. He worked nearly 40 years at a steady job, saved something from every paycheck by living a bit below his means, and spent money prudently. Sam was proud of the fact that he and his wife, Shirley, raised three children in a tidy and comfortable home…

With Claire’s renters insurance and car situation squared away as she prepared for her junior year of college, Harry and Sally felt confident that their daughter was ready to go. So they were somewhat blindsided when Claire asked a blockbuster question: Would they co-sign her student loan of $50,000? Harry and Sally had paid for Claire’s first two years of…

This is the second installment of my interview with Stewart Andrew Alexander for Impact Makers Radio regarding advice I give adults who were contemplating divorce, in the midst of divorce, or dealing with an ex-spouse after the final judgement. My blog earlier in May cautioned people about a common misconception that every issue related to divorce — or really any…

Even though I visit court regularly as an attorney dealing with sensitive divorce and family law matters, I am still constantly surprised at how reckless some plaintiffs and defendants can be with their Facebook and other social media postings. I can’t tell you how many times I have listened to cases on the docket just before mine and been stunned…

Toburen Law has moved its offices to the iconic, white-columned Pike House at 230 E. Fulton St. to accommodate a growing practice and provide more convenient access to local and state courts for divorce, family and estate law cases. “I’m very pleased to make this move to the Pike House and share some of the administrative staff of Keller &…

With a firm belief that good planning makes events go smoothly, Martin wanted to determine and document how he wanted the last major event of his life to take place — his funeral. As he expected to celebrate his 89th birthday, Martin felt some urgency in getting everything planned, including the casket and funeral garments, the visitation, service at the…

As they were raising their three children, Fred and Mary had managed to scrape together enough to buy a cottage on Houghton Lake and use it regularly for summer vacations. The family thoroughly enjoyed the property and decorated the cottage with mementos of all the “firsts” that happened there: first swim without floaties, first fish caught by all three kids,…

Emily agreed during the divorce proceedings to share custody of their two children with her ex-husband Bob, but she began to regret her decision after seeing the state of the kids when they stayed at his house every other weekend per the divorce decree. When she picked them up on Sunday night, the children generally were tired, cranky, unkempt and…

As I celebrated my fifth-year anniversary in the practice of law recently, the occasion caused me to reflect on what may be ahead for me as well as what has already transpired. And if the past five years are any measure, then I count myself as one lucky guy when I look to the future. One accomplishment that I am…

The early stages of a divorce are especially difficult for clients because of all the uncertainty caused by separation and divorce – where will the parties and children live; how will family expenses be paid; and, more importantly, when will each parent have time with their children? All of these crucial issues need to be decided quickly and on a…