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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.

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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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Health, Shopping, Fitness – Time For You

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!

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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.

September 2024 – What’s Happening

Holidays and Fun Local Events

Welcome to September 2024! As we leave the summer season, we encourage you to try new things and expand your horizons. Whether you enjoy outdoor activities or prefer cozy indoor pursuits, there are numerous opportunities to explore and enjoy in our area. At DAWN, we are committed to helping you prioritize self-care and take full advantage of the many recreational options available to you. So, why wait? Seize all the exciting experiences that September 2024 has to offer right now!

Fall is here, bringing a variety of exciting events and activities. September 2024 is packed with events such as Detroit Lions Pride Plaze, Detroit Jazz Festival, Michigan Renaissance Festival, Tour de Troit at Riverside Park in Detroit, Arts & Apples Festival at Rochester Municipal Park, and Story Festival at Ford House. 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.

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August 2024 – What’s Happening

Holidays and Fun Local Events

Welcome to August 2024! As we enter the summer season, we encourage you to try new things and expand your horizons. Whether you enjoy outdoor activities or prefer cozy indoor pursuits, there are numerous opportunities to explore and enjoy in our area. At DAWN, we are committed to helping you prioritize self-care and take full advantage of the many recreational options available to you. So, why wait? Seize all the exciting experiences that August 2024 has to offer right now!

Summer has arrived in Michigan, bringing a variety of exciting events and activities. August 2024 is packed with events such as Dinosauria and the Detroit Zoo, Woodward Dream Cruise, Michigan Renaissance Festival, Arts Beats and Eats, and a Kayaking Workshop. 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.

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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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