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Child custody disputes can be heart-wrenching. You might see your child struggle to cope with the terms of seeing one parent less often than normal or trying to cope with the realities of living in two households. Their entire perception of stability can be shaken....
Family law in Michigan can be complicated and difficult when a couple is getting a divorce and is dealing with the various issues that inevitably arise. These include child custody, child support, spousal maintenance and property division. Even after the case is over,...
When a child is born to married parents in Michigan, the mother’s husband is presumed to be the child’s legal father. However, if a child is born to unmarried parents in Michigan and the parents are no longer in a relationship with one another, before the mother can...
There may be a perception that most Michigan child custody cases are rife with dispute and the sides are battling over every issue with each wanting primary custody. However, there are situations in which joint custody will be preferable. There are basics that must be...
Going from a single household where both parents spend equal time with the children to two different houses with kids dividing their time with each parent is perhaps the hardest part of a divorce. As unsettling as it is for the Michigan couple going through the...
Parents have rights and responsibilities toward their children under Michigan law. These responsibilities include paying for the child's needs, including food, shelter, medical care and educational necessities. When both parents live with the child full-time, the...
Divorce can be hard on parents and their kids. When one or both of the parties to a Michigan marriage decide that their marital relationship should end, it can be difficult to untie the many ways that their lives are connected. Because of this challenge, many...
Divorcing parents will need a parenting plan in place to ensure the children are properly cared for. Family courts in Michigan determine parenting time based on what is in the best interest of the child. In most cases, the child’s best interests are best served when...
Parents going through the child custody process in Michigan should understand child custody basics and how child custody is determined. This will help them navigate the process so they can arrive at a child custody arrangement that is best for their child. Child...
Child custody is an important concern for any divorcing parent. For that reason, it is helpful for parents going through the child custody process to be familiar with how child custody is determined and how the family law process can help them arrive at a child...