Rachel Frawley, Author at DAWN - Michigan's Original Divorce Attorneys for Women

March 26, 2024March 21, 2024 by Rachel Frawley

April 2024 – What’s Happening

Holidays and Fun Local Events

Welcome to April 2024! As we move into spring, we want to encourage you to try new things and broaden your horizons. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or prefer cozy indoor activities, there are countless opportunities to explore and enjoy in our area. At DAWN, we’re dedicated to helping you prioritize self-care and make the most of the many recreational options available to you. So why wait? Take advantage of all the exciting experiences waiting for you right now!

Spring is here in Michigan, bringing with it a range of exciting events and activities. April 2024 is packed with events like the Spring Food Truck Rally, Earth Day Celebration, Greek Town Parade, All Things Detroit Day, Adaptive Paint Glass and the Dinosaur exhibit and Ann Arbor Museum. There are also some great activities for kids. Don’t forget to check out local job fairs too! These events and activities are sure to keep you busy, but we’ve also provided some helpful articles on parenting, divorce, and finances. Let’s embrace the winter season with style, fun, and a month to remember.

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February 22, 2024February 14, 2024 by Rachel Frawley

March 2024 – What’s Happening

Holidays and Fun Local Events

Greetings! Welcome to March 2024. As we begin a new year, we encourage you to explore new experiences. Whether you prefer to venture outdoors or enjoy cozy indoor activities, there are numerous opportunities to engage in novel activities in our vicinity. We at DAWN are committed to supporting you in prioritizing self-care and relishing in the various recreational options that our area has to offer.

Winter is here in Michigan, bringing with it a range of exciting events and activities. March 2024 is packed with events like the Rochester Easter Egg Hunt, St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Scavenger Hunt and the Library, Livonia 100 Days to Health, and a Half Marathon in Grosse Ile. There are also some great activities for kids. Don’t forget to check out local job fairs too! These events and activities are sure to keep you busy, but we’ve also provided some helpful articles on parenting, divorce, and finances. Let’s embrace the winter season with style, fun, and a month to remember.

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March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Rachel Frawley

Do I Need a Family Lawyer? Here are 30 Reasons Why You Should Hire One.

Family lawyers specialize in family law matters. Most family law matters have to do with issues such as divorce, child custody, support, parenting time, wills, trusts, and more. We exist to help navigate family matters that cannot be handled independently in an organized manner.

Family law attorneys can help you handle all the big decisions that need to be made, protect your legal rights, while protecting your interests in court proceedings and settlement negotiations. Here are 30 reasons why you should consider hiring a family law attorney.

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February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by Rachel Frawley

Bidencare Exchange Information

President Biden believes that every American should have access to affordable health insurance and has made a vow to protect it under his new leadership. This could mean offering a public health insurance option similar to Medicare, increasing the value of tax credits to lower premiums, and extending coverage to lower-income Americans.

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November 9, 2018January 8, 2020 by Rachel Frawley

Discretion and Privacy – Keeping your High Profile Divorce Private

Finding an experienced lawyer to handle your divorce is crucial to ensure the best possible outcome, it’s also important when it comes to privacy and discretion. Executive, celebrity, athlete or other high profile divorces present unique challenges and require a level of discretion that can seem impossible. How do you manage the media while managing a strenuous relationship and conducting business with the courts?

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November 7, 2017January 7, 2020 by Rachel Frawley

DAWN Donates To Detroit Dog Rescue

We made a donation to Detroit Dog Rescue today. It’s a great charity for animals in need. This is what they had to say. Please visit their Facebook and donate as well!

“A big thank you to D.A.W.N in Bingham Farms, MI for your generous contribution to Detroit Dog Rescue!

D.A.W.N- Divorce Attorneys For Women focuses on protecting women’s rights in times of need and they’re huge dog lovers too! You can learn more about them at WomensRights.com

Making a tax-deductible gift to Detroit Dog Rescue is a great way to give back at the end of the year. Need ideas to get your office involved? We can help! Giving trees, Jeans Day, and raffling prime parking spaces, are all ways firms have rallied together for DDR. Need more information on charitable giving? Email us anytime at KristinaDDR@gmail.com”

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May 12, 2017October 18, 2021 by Rachel Frawley

David Caplan and Matthew Caplan Recognized As Top Attorneys Of North America

It’s been brought to our attention that two of our attorney’s here at DAWN have been recognized by TOP ATTORNEYS OF NORTH AMERICA. Both David Caplan and Matthew Caplan were singled out and recognized. Narrowed down to a select few in the 2016-2017 year both of these attorneys were picked for exemplary accomplishments this year and throughout their career. It’s just another testimonial to the expert services given at our practice.

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March 13, 2017January 7, 2020 by Rachel Frawley

‘Scary Mommy’ Tells How She Broke Her Divorce News To Her Kids

People get divorced for so many different reasons, and each reason is very personal, but that does not mean you are alone. Even the very popular internet phenomenon Jill Smokler, who runs the website “Scary Mommy” has recently called it quits with her husband after 17 years of marriage. In this interview on Today.com she gives a tell all of exactly what happened and more importantly how she revealed the information to hear children, which is probably one of the most difficult experiences we mother’s face in divorce.

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January 25, 2017January 8, 2020 by Rachel Frawley

7 Things To Never Do After A Divorce

Divorce can be one of the most traumatic experiences a person can go through. Most people get married with the intentions of forever after, so when that ideal ends it’s difficult to remain objective or unemotional about your actions. Divorce is complicated and involves many different issues and your behavior before, during, and after your divorce will determine how smoothly you will transition during your divorce and recover afterward. For every poor decision you make in the early days of the break-up you will pay a price that will only enlarge exponentially if you don’t make a real effort to make the right choices during this difficult time. There was a great article on “Today” with 7 Things You Shouldn’t Do After A Divorce. Read them, write them down, and do your best to absorb them.

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October 28, 2015January 7, 2020 by Rachel Frawley

Reactions to Divorce

Reactions to divorce are not always predictable. There are so many things to consider in terms of preparing for the reactions children may have to the news of divorce in their family. Parents should be cognizant of several things, including where, when, and how to tell children the news of the parents’ divorce.

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