Margaret J. Nichols
also known as Margo
About Margaret
Licenses
Licensed in Michigan for 48 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2014
SuperLawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Women in the Law Honoree, Michigan Lawyers Weekly
2010
Adult Guardianship & Eldercare Mediation Training, State Bar of Michigan
2002
Michael Franck Award, State Bar of Michigan
1996
Furthering Image of the Law with the Public, Washtenaw County Bar Association
Work Experience
1985 - 2010
Associate, Harris, Lax, Guenzel & Dew
Associations
2000 - Present
Michigan State Bar FoundationPresident
2000 - Present
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
1999 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section, Family Court Forum Committee
1994 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1984 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Michigan chapter)Past President 2005 - 2006
1977 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law SectionChairperson, 2000 - 2001
2003 - 2007
American Bar Association, Commission on Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts "IOLTA"Commissioner
1994 - 2001
Alzheimer's Association, Great Lakes ChapterPast President, 1999 - 2000
1983 - 1984
Washtenaw County Bar Association, Family Law SectionChair 1990 -1991
Education
1977
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2010
An Alternative Approach to Resolving Disputes:
2009
How Can We Divorce When We Can't Sell the House: Birdnesting Basics
2009
Finishing Touches - Reflections on How to Wrap Up a File
2008
Tax Law for Dummies - Dependent Exemptions
2007
Dealing With Debt In Divorce
Publications
1994
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Joint Legal Custody and Release of Medical Records
22 Aug 2012
In Michigan can a person divorce a spouse who has been declared mentally incompetent?
01 Oct 2010
If I marry someone who is paying alimony can his ex apply for an adjustment to her alimony based on my income
25 Feb 2010