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Divorce can be a challenging experience, especially when children are involved. Custody arrangements are crucial to ensure the well-being of the children and provide a stable environment. However, issues may arise if one parent does not comply with the custody order....
Establishing paternity is not always a straightforward process for unmarried parents. However, it is extremely important to ensure that both parents receive the same rights and benefits as married parents. In Michigan, there are four main methods to establish...
When a divorced or unmarried parent wants to move with their child, it can affect the rights of the other parent, and sometimes the other parent objects. Most states have rules for how to handle these issues. Michigan’s law regarding parents moving with their children...
In Michigan family law cases, child custody can be one of the most complicated and potentially contentious issues a couple will face. Once the determination is made regarding custody, the non-custodial parent will generally be granted parenting time. This is important...
Working through a child custody case in Michigan can be one of the most emotionally trying types of legal case that a person can go through because, unless the parties agree on how this issue should be resolved, there is likely to be some courtroom litigation needed...
Once your divorce is finalized, you may be looking for a fresh start. That could mean moving far away -- perhaps even out of Michigan. Can you leave the state with your child? If you have sole physical and legal custody, the answer is yes. If you have joint custody,...
The child custody process in Michigan focuses on the best interests of the child and it applies in situations where you and your spouse divorce or separate. Child custody process The process beings when one spouse files for divorce in the court in the county where you...
“The best interests of the child” is a phrase that comes up often in Michigan family law, particularly in child custody matters. Both parents need to be cognizant of what that entails as the case proceeds because it plays an integral role in how the case is decided....
We all know that divorce can be stressful, but what many parents may not realize is that it can be stressful and painful for their children as well. Indeed, research consistently shows that divorce negatively impacts the mental health of children, leading to...
In Michigan divorces, children can be caught in the middle. For parents who want to prevent the child from being negatively impacted by the complicated situation, there are avenues to consider so the transition is as easy as possible. One is joint custody. The court...