Family Law Advocate Blog, Family Law Divorce Custody & Articles | Foster Swift https://www.yourfamilylawadvocateblog.com/author/Gabrielle-Lawrence-Family-Law-Estate-Planning-Attorney Mon, 12 Oct 2026 02:40:57 -0400 Protecting Same-Sex Marriage Assets in Michigan If Obergefell is Ever Overturned https://www.yourfamilylawadvocateblog.com/protecting-same-sex-marriage-assets-michigan Gabrielle C. Lawrence, Badri Yono (Law Clerk) protecting-same-sex-marriage-assets-michigan Thu, 06 Mar 2025 09:00:01 -0500 When the Supreme Court made its landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015, same-sex couples across the country gained the right to marry. But with recent shifts in the legal landscape, such as the overturning of Roe v. Wade, some are wondering if Obergefell could be next. While there is no such case on the docket as of now, it’s always a good idea to be prepared—especially when it comes to your legal rights and finances.

In the event of Obergefell being overturned, it could leave same-sex couples in states like Michigan uncertain about their legal standing ...

]]> Attorney Lawrence Presents at Second Saturday Divorce Workshop https://www.yourfamilylawadvocateblog.com/gabrielle-lawrence-presents-second-saturday-divorce-workshop Gabrielle C. Lawrence gabrielle-lawrence-presents-second-saturday-divorce-workshop Fri, 23 Aug 2024 09:00:02 -0400 Ripped up marriage with divorce documentsFoster Swift family law attorney, Gabrielle Lawrence, will be one of the presenters at the next Second Saturday workshop program held on Saturday, September 14 from 9 am - 12 pm. 

]]> Going Back to School: A Guide to Balancing Careers, Schedules & Divorce https://www.yourfamilylawadvocateblog.com/back-to-school-guide-balancing-schedules-divorce Gabrielle C. Lawrence back-to-school-guide-balancing-schedules-divorce Wed, 21 Aug 2024 09:00:03 -0400 The end of summer can be a stressful time for parents, balancing careers, extracurricular schedules and other activities, all while getting their children ready for school. Add a separation or divorce from a spouse into the mix and it can be downright nightmarish.

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