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June 30, 2025June 24, 2025 by Rachel Frawley

D.A.W.N.: A Women-Led Family Law Firm

Leading with Strength: DAWN as a Women-Led Family Law Firm in Metro Detroit

At D.A.W.N. (Divorce Attorneys for Women’s Needs), we are proudly women-led. We believe the best legal representation is grounded in strength, compassion, and leadership. From the attorneys in the courtroom to the team behind the scenes managing operations, D.A.W.N. is guided by women who understand the unique challenges our clients face—legally, emotionally, and personally.

💼 What It Means to Be Women-Led

Being a women-led law firm means that the voices shaping strategy, client experience, and case outcomes are overwhelmingly female. That leadership shows up in every layer of our work. Our team of attorneys is predominantly female, bringing empathy, legal expertise, and fierce advocacy to every case they handle.

This alignment of women in leadership roles has created a supportive, transparent, and client-focused culture at D.A.W.N., with a particular understanding of what women go through during divorce, custody disputes, and other family law challenges.

💬 Representation Matters—Especially in Family Law

The work we do is deeply personal. Divorce and custody cases aren’t just about paperwork and courtrooms—they’re about homes, children, safety, and a woman’s ability to build a new future. That’s why it matters who’s representing you.

At D.A.W.N., our attorneys don’t just practice family law—they live it with our clients, walking beside them through every stage of the process. Our leadership understands the emotional and financial pressure many women face, and we strive to be not just legal advocates but a source of clarity and confidence.

📢 A Voice for Women in the Legal System

Managing Partner Kelsey Minor was featured on a podcast offering practical advice on how to choose the right divorce attorney. 👉 Listen Now: Choosing the Right Divorce Attorney – with Kelsey Minor

Our Divorce 101 Webinar is now live and available for free viewing. It was created to educate and support women as they navigate Michigan’s legal system. 👉Watch the Webinar Now!

🏙️ Proudly Serving Women in Metro Detroit

As a women-led firm based in Metro Detroit, we take pride in serving the local community with excellence. Whether you’re in the early stages of considering divorce or deep in the process, you deserve a team that understands your perspective and fights for your future.

If you’re looking for representation that prioritizes your needs, start with D.A.W.N.. We’re here to help you move forward with strength. 👉 Schedule a free consultation today!

June 27, 2025June 24, 2025 by Rachel Frawley

Divorce 101 Webinar Available Now

Thinking About Divorce? Start Here with Expert Guidance

If you’re facing divorce—or just starting to consider your options—the process can feel overwhelming. That’s why our recent Divorce 101 Webinar, led by attorney Kelsey Minor, breaks it all down clearly and confidently.

We’re offering the complete Divorce 101 Webinar recording free—just register below, and we’ll email it directly to you. You’ll also get updates on upcoming webinars, where we’ll dive deeper into topics.

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June 24, 2025June 24, 2025 by Rachel Frawley

Kelsey Minor on Divorce Rich Podcast with Jacki Roessler, CDFA

How to Choose the Right Divorce Attorney:

When you’re facing divorce, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the right attorney. This isn’t just a legal process—it’s a deeply personal journey that requires both expertise and support. In a recent podcast appearance, Kelsey Minor, Managing Partner at D.A.W.N., shared her guidance on what to look for when selecting divorce representation that meets both your legal and emotional needs.

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May 9, 2025May 28, 2025 by Rachel Frawley

The Invisible Load of Motherhood

Mother’s Day is often portrayed in soft pastels and warm breakfasts in bed. But for many women, especially married mothers, this day can feel complicated — even hollow. Behind the handmade cards and fleeting moments of celebration lies a deeper, often invisible weight: the mental, emotional, and physical load of motherhood.

Many women find themselves quietly shouldering the bulk of domestic responsibilities, emotional labor, and decision-making — even while sharing a home and a life with a partner. From managing school schedules, doctor’s appointments, grocery lists, emotional support for the children, birthdays, laundry, and remembering to RSVP to the neighbor’s party, the list is endless. This phenomenon is known as cognitive load, and it doesn’t always divide evenly, even in a so-called partnership.

The hardest part? Feeling like a single mom while technically married. It’s a silent truth many women carry with grace and guilt, often brushing it off with a smile. But it’s okay to name the imbalance. It’s okay to say, “I’m exhausted,” even if your partner means well.

This Mother’s Day, we invite women to reflect — not just on how much they do, but on what they need. Sometimes that means having a candid conversation. Sometimes it means asking for more help. And sometimes, it means considering different paths, redefining what partnership and peace really look like for you.

To all the mothers carrying more than your share — we see you. You are not alone. You deserve rest, recognition, and a life that honors your strength and your softness.

Happy Mother’s Day.

Schedule a Free Consultation today and consider your options.

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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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