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November 2024 – What’s Happening

Holidays and Fun Local Events

Welcome to November 2024! As the crisp autumn air settles in and the vibrant colors of fall continue to transform the landscape, we invite you to embrace the cozy, reflective spirit of the season. Whether you’re enjoying outdoor adventures among the last of the falling leaves or cozying up indoors by the fire, there are countless ways to savor this beautiful time of year. At DAWN, we’re here to support your journey towards self-care and help you make the most of all the seasonal experiences our area has to offer. Don’t let November pass by—take advantage of its magic today!

Fall is in full swing, bringing a variety of exciting events and activities. November 2024 is packed with events such as the Enchanted Glenlore Trails, Turkey Trots, Wayne County Light Fests, Detroit Zoo’s Wild Lights, Holiday Markets, Thanksgiving parades, and local holiday markets. There are also plenty of activities for kids to enjoy! Don’t forget to check out local job fairs and seasonal volunteer opportunities as well. These events and activities will keep you busy, and we’ve also provided helpful articles on parenting, finances, and holiday planning. Let’s embrace the fall season with style, warmth, and memories to cherish!

Check out what’s going on in Southeast Michigan this October!

Enchanted is an immersive night walk perfect for all ages, which features fog bubbles, luminous lights and interactive games throughout the trail. There will also be special event programming nights that will include bourbon and wine tasting events, kid craft nights, trick-or-treating, live music on certain nights and more.

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The Parade Company is proud to celebrate MILES OF SMILES with the 98th America’s Thanksgiving Parade® presented by Gardner White on Thursday, November 28, 2024!! Stay tuned for an exciting list of celebrities, colorful floats, high soaring balloons, and thunderous marching bands making their way down Woodward this year!!

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The Wayne County Lightfest is magical five-mile stretch of Hines Park that displays nearly 50 animated-themed displays and more than 100,000 lights.

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The Tuesday market date is primarily focused on food vendors and the Sunday dates feature plenty of Michigan-made gift options. There will also be Christmas tree vendors outside daily in the parking lot starting around Thanksgiving. For all ages.

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The Farmington Family Friendly Thanksgiving 5K tradition continues! Join the TENTH annual Turkey Trot that runs through the beautiful neighborhoods of Downtown Farmington.

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Work, Career, and Money

september 2020 Career Change Success in 10 Easy Steps

 Have you decided that this year you really will change career or you need to get back to work? Fantastic! You are embarking on an exciting journey, but it is one that really will be worth the time and effort you invest in it. You really do owe it to yourself to finally break out of that rubbish job that has been frustrating you. All you need is a genuine commitment to seeing this through and a simple 10 step process to follow.

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Search for virtual job fairs and local events, all organized in a safe and efficient way. Now is the perfect time to pursue a new job. There are plenty of opportunities waiting for you! Take a moment to assess your skills and strengths, and explore the career paths and events that could be a great fit for you!

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Parenting

Co-Parenting for Your Children

Co-parenting for your children can be a more difficult task than we expect.  Because co-parenting for your children is about them, not us, we asked a divorce specialist to answer some questions to help newly divorced moms create balance and a strong foundation for their children throughout the divorce process. See what she suggests:

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Wild Lights, presented by Corewell Health Children’s, has been a treasured holiday tradition for more than a decade for a reason. At this incredible event, you’ll encounter enchanting animal-themed light sculptures that bring a whimsical touch to the festive season and create a magical experience for all ages. Be prepared to be mesmerized by millions of twinkling LED lights transforming the Zoo into a winter wonderland.

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Just For You

We know it’s hard to make life changing choices, but we are here to fight for you and your rights because we care.  Schedule a FREE consultation today and take to first step in moving forward in your new life.

October 2024 – What’s Happening

Holidays and Fun Local Events

Welcome to October 2024! As the crisp autumn air settles in and the vibrant colors of fall take over, we invite you to embrace the cozy, reflective spirit of the season. Whether you prefer outdoor adventures among the falling leaves or warm indoor activities by the fire, there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of this beautiful time of year. At DAWN, we’re here to support your journey towards self-care and help you savor all the seasonal experiences our area has to offer. Don’t let October slip by—take advantage of its magic today!

Fall is here, bringing a variety of exciting events and activities. October 2024 is packed with events such as Enchanted Glenore Trails, Artoberfest, Hallowe’en at Greenfield Village, Michigan Women’s Expo, Oktoberfest Run, and Zoo Boo at the Detroit Zoo. There are also 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 summer season with style, fun, and a month to remember.

Check out what’s going on in Southeast Michigan this October!

Enchanted is an immersive night walk perfect for all ages, which features fog bubbles, luminous lights and interactive games throughout the trail. There will also be special event programming nights that will include bourbon and wine tasting events, kid craft nights, trick-or-treating, live music on certain nights and more.

Click here for more information.

Walk the illuminated jack-o’-lantern paths through Wonderland, Sleepy Hollow and other spooky worlds. There is a Halloween train adventure on the Hallowe’en Express, fall treats and costumed characters throughout the village.

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Women of all ages and their families can enjoy exhibits, entertainment, food tasting, demonstrations, activities, giveaways and shopping.

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Enjoy themed running events, a custom event medal, race swag, post-race snack table with Bavaria foods and snacks.

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Explore the work of over 100 jury-selected fine artists at this event. There will also be live entertainment, food, drinks, shopping and more.

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Work, Career, and Money

Tips for Finding the Right Career

Finding the right career is no easy task, but you should know that it is an achievable goal. Even if you are starting later in life. There was a time when a middle aged individual who worried about being back on the market was exclusively referring to their love life.

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Search for virtual job fairs and local events, all organized in a safe and efficient way. Now is the perfect time to pursue a new job. There are plenty of opportunities waiting for you! Take a moment to assess your skills and strengths, and explore the career paths and events that could be a great fit for you!

Find Jobs Here!

Parenting

Parenting Through a Divorce

Whether an adult or child, adjusting through a divorce takes time. It’s hardest for everyone during the first year, when changes are new. Parenting through a divorce is the time to protect your children from whatever adverse conditions the divorce may impact.

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The Detroit Zoo will be open until dark for this annual “merry-not-scary” Halloween celebration, which features strolling entertainment, Halloween face painting, photo opportunities, trick-or-treating stations and more.

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Just For You

We know it’s hard to make life changing choices, but we are here to fight for you and your rights because we care.  Schedule a FREE consultation today and take to first step in moving forward in your new life.

court gavel and family court sign

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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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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Discretion and Privacy - Keeping your High Profile Divorce Private

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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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”

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

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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‘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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7 Things To Never Do After A Divorce

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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Reactions to Divorce

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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