Mindy Hitchcock - Articles

Finding the Right Michigan Divorce Attorney

A Michigan divorce attorney should typically have a lot of experience in fighting and winning cases for his or her clients, and have the skills required to resolve issues pertaining to parenting and child custody. The Southfield lawyer should also be able to obtain a reasonable and fair settlement for the client. Read

By: Mindy Hitchcock | 29/06/2009 | Law

What is Collaborative Law?

It takes two willing participants to effectively use the collaborative law process, and two lawyers willing to practice law collaboratively. The most important distinguishing feature for collaborative lawyers is that they both agree, if the matter cannot be settled out of court, to withdraw from further represenation. Read

By: Mindy Hitchcock | 29/06/2009 | Law

Parental Separation: Who Do You See?

There is a dynamic that naturally evolves when parents only see lawyers to determine their ongoing relationship to children, post separation or divorce. Social workers, programs and lawyers each have a role. Use them all wisely and appropriately. Read

By: Mindy Hitchcock | 30/05/2009 | Law

How Do You Rate Your Level of Conflict?

Parental conflict during separation can be categorized as low, medium and high. Parents are advised to do all they can to keep their conflict to a minimum and find ways to resolve matters as amicably as possible between themselves. Read

By: Mindy Hitchcock | 30/05/2009 | Law