If you have chilidren and are considering a divorce or separation in Micihgan, one of your primary concerns will be the custody of the children. This blog is written to broadly address the issue of custody in Michigan, if you have particular questions, please do not hesitate to contact us to sch...
If you are not married but you have a child or children, divorce may not be an issue, however if you separate from the other parent you will have to handle custody, parenting time and child support. This blog broadly addresses the answer of what you should do with regards to these issues if you ...
This blog generally addresses whether day care expenses are included in child support in Michigan in cases where income is imputed to a parent that is not working "full-time" outside the home after the parents divorce or separate.
Regardless of your position on owning firearms, if you have a child, you should be aware of new legislation that took effect in 2024 which may have an impact on you. There are possible criminal repercussion's and potential serious family law problems that could result as an unintentional violati...
When a person with children is facing a divorce, often the most difficult issues to resolve are custody and parenting time issues. Parenting time, formerly known as visitation, is the schedule for what days and nights the children will be spending with each parent. This blog is written to broad...
Going through a divorce is a very difficult time for anyone and can be particularly difficult for spouses with children. The issues of custody, parenting time and child support can be some of the most difficult issues you will have to handle in your entire life. One question that should be addr...
For people that have minor children, the biggest concern they have when preparing to file for a divorce or custody proceeding is custody, parenting time and child support. The concerns become that much greater when there is no trust between the parents or one of the parents has issues with drugs...
There are so many things to think about when there's a chance you might file for divorce. How will property be divided, custody be decided, is alimony an issue and on. One set of questions that sometimes comes up is "Will I have to stay in the marital home with my soon to be ex-spouse until the divorce is finalized or can I move out?".
Filing for divorce is a big decision to say the least and there are many considerations that go into fling a divorce. One consideration that comes up this time of year is whether you should wait to file for divorce until after the holiday season or the start of the new year to file for divorce.
Providing what's best for a child is sometimes blurred by emotion, assumptions, and misunderstandings. Whether it is a custody dispute, adoption dispute, or another issue with a child, including an adult child with a disability, a Guardian ad litem (GAL) may be appointed in Michigan to represent ...
Both parents have the constitutional right to custody of their child, and that's typically the preference of the courts. The idea is a simple one: each child and parent has the right to develop their relationship. Barring any serious issues like abuse or neglect, child custody is a right both par...
Understanding How Domestic Violence Impacts Divorce in Michigan Domestic violence in Michigan is persistent and can affect families in deep ways that impact their present and future lives. False accusations of the same are also damaging. In divorce, both occur. In many cases, a cause for the dis...
Courts make decisions all the time that affect children. These decisions are often related to things like child custody, parenting time or visitation, child support, any future modifications to custody and support. These decisions are made in light of the best interests of the child. At North O...
How to Create a Parenting Schedule in Michigan Parenting schedules are required in most custody situations that go through the court system in Michigan. Creating these schedules, however, can be a time-consuming process. You want a schedule that works for you and the other parent but especially ...
Michigan Parenting Plan Guide We all want to make sure our children are not hurt by a divorce, separation, or breakup. Michigan courts also want to do their part to make sure that parents get quality time with their children because it is believed that the children, absent a valid reason like s...
Now that it appears that the vaccines will be made available for most children, I have already had a client contact me to advise that while he would like his children to get vaccinated, his wife disagrees. He wants to know how to handle the situation. Can I Just Take My Kids to Get Vaccinated i...
Is it Just a Threat? In a divorce, often the most important issue will be custody or parenting time of the children. This is the most emotion packed issue for many divorcing parents and sometimes can cause people to act in erratic ways. One thing that we encounter often in the filed of family ...
The most difficult issue in many divorce cases, is how to handle custody of the children. There are actually two types of custody, legal custody and physical custody as well as a parenting time schedule. Generally, legal custody refers to the ability to have a say in the child's upbringing, suc...
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