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M   Michigan divorce courts continue to be backlogged, relying heavily on virtual sessions, which changes the nature of the divorce process and can create more anxiety and stress for divorcing couples. That’s why Alisa Peskin-Shepherd prefers to give divorcing couples options that are less litigative and more amicable, such as Mediation and Collaborative Divorce.

=      Oakland County divorce attorney and Collaborative Divorce specialist Alisa Peskin-Shepherd recently became the first Michigan licensee of a resource called Our Family in Two Homes. 

=      Alisa uses this workbook in conjunction with three consulting hours to help couples articulate their priorities before breaking up to increase productive communication and reduce (or eliminate) the need for litigation.

=      This resource can be used by a couple to increase understanding between them of their priorities and values, improve communication and outline how they want to proceed in their relationship.

=      It can also be used in Mediation or during a Collaborative Divorce.

=      Identifying what’s important before the divorce process helps clients be better prepared for lawyer meetings, feel more in control, and reduce the cost of a divorce.

=      It also provides information about the following:

o   How to prepare to work with a divorce lawyer

o   Gain insights into yourself and your relationship

o   Articulate your values and what’s important for your family

o   Provide information so you can be efficient and effective during attorney meetings

o   Realize how you react and respond

o   Clear your mind so you can move forward with ease

o   Learn the nuances of Michigan divorce law and what to expect in the divorce process

=      Tips for a cheaper, less acrimonious divorce include:

o   Identify your primary goals and needs as well as questions or concerns you may have about the process.

o   Provide your children with good parenting and a thoughtful co-parenting foundation from the start.

o   Learn about your options.

o   Know the basics of family law so you can make informed decisions.

o   Allocate finances wisely to ensure a healthy future for both parties.

o   Communicate effectively with everyone involved in the process.

o   Don’t let emotions drive the divorce!

With more than 30 years of experience as a family law, divorce, and custody attorney, as well as a mediator and Collaborative Divorce practitioner, Alisa Peskin-Shepherd founded Transitions Legal, a Bloomfield Hills, Mich.-based family law firm, in 2013. She brings a “mediative” approach to legal practice, a term she coined to refer to a state of doing what is best for all involved — rather than letting anger and emotions lead.

Recognized as a Super Lawyer every year since 2015, and DBusiness Magazine Top Lawyer since 2011, Peskin-Shepherd is a 2020 Leader in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, known for excellence in legal practice and one of the top female lawyers in Michigan. An approved Mediator and Collaborative Divorce practitioner, she has special training in domestic violence through the State Bar of Michigan Open Justice Commission.

From full Collaborative and Litigation cases to Limited Scope Representation, Transitions Legal serves clients in Southeast Michigan. The firm’s “mediative” approach is a realistic perspective of potential outcomes based on client goals, working to reach a place where client reality and goals align.

Transitions Legal is located at 4190 Telegraph Road, Suite 3100, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48302; 248-290-0560; www.transitionslegal.com.

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