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Collaborative Divorce Can Be a Gentler Divorce

Details: Published: Thursday, 17 October 2019 11:21

Mike Toburen has joined the Collaborative Divorce Professionals of West Michigan to provide the option for gentler divorce.

In the course of my family law practice, I see on a weekly basis how devastating divorce can be to both parties and their families, often because of the contentious nature of litigation and the lack of privacy in court proceedings.

This is particularly true in West Michigan, where we have a healthy regard for privacy and often choose to think the best of others.
That’s why I’m always searching for new developments in the field of law to alleviate the pain caused by “the airing of dirty laundry” and the hard feelings that often result from contested proceedings.

Toburen Law Enhances Services with Hiring of First Employee, New Office Space

Details: Published: Monday, 28 January 2019 12:21

Phoebe Leek has joined the firm as Legal Assistant in charge of managing case files, court dates, correspondence, and other administrative tasks.

2019 it is shaping up to be a red-letter year for Toburen Law with the addition of the firm’s first full time employee and new office space in the historic Pike House in downtown Grand Rapids – changes that will enhance our services to clients.

I’m very pleased to announce that Phoebe Leek has joined the firm as Legal Assistant in charge of managing case files and court dates, correspondence with clients and court personnel, assembly of pleadings and other documents, and creating a smooth orientation for new clients.

Changes in Child Custody Require Good Reasons and Solid Evidence

Details: Published: Thursday, 27 December 2018 10:36

Ex-spouses should trend carefully when asking the court to change child custody arrangements.

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 behind on their homework. Bob would let them eat junk food, stay up late watching movies or playing video games, and sleep in late the next day. The kids quickly were beginning to label her as the “unfun” parent who was overly strict, made them do chores and pursue good grades in school.

Five-Year Anniversary Is Also A Time to Look Ahead

Details: Published: Friday, 19 October 2018 08:36

My wife Erin and I celebrated the five-year anniversary of my law practice with well wishers this summer at Cork Wine and Grille at Watermark Country Club.

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 particularly proud of is that I’m writing this column at all.

Collaborative Divorce Can Be a Gentler Divorce

Toburen Law Enhances Services with Hiring of First Employee, New Office Space

Changes in Child Custody Require Good Reasons and Solid Evidence

Five-Year Anniversary Is Also A Time to Look Ahead

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