After a couple has lived through the emotional turmoil of a divorce, the entry of the final judgement and decree may seem final, the absolute end of the strife and worry. Unfortunately, life rarely proceeds as we expect it to. Unanticipated events, such as a sudden...
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Child Custody
What should be included in a parenting time plan?
If you are getting a divorce and you have children, your priority is likely making sure that your children continue to have a stable, loving environment to grow up in, even if their parents are no longer together. Michigan courts share this priority and will focus on...
Are you being subjected to parental alienation?
Do you feel like your child has suddenly changed his or her demeanor towards you and is now hyper critical of everything that you do? Does he or she show unwavering support for his or her other parent? Do you feel like your relationship with your child is being...
When changing a custody arrangement is necessary
A divorce decree may seem final at first, but life has a way of shifting priorities, changing life circumstances, and altering the conditions that made the arrangement possible in the first place. A post-divorce life may involve a new location, new career, or a new...
Taking care of children in divorce
No matter how hard parents try to shield their children from the effects of a divorce, it will have an impact on them during the proceeding and after the split is final. Prioritizing the emotional and psychological wellbeing of the children is the primary focus of the...
Do parents always have to share custody of their kids?
Child custody hearings can be difficult and emotional for Michigan families going through divorce. There are many rules and laws that govern just how child custody decisions are made, and they can be confusing to parents who have never had to work with them before. In...
Four ways to improve your co-parenting relationship
Raising a kid is hard enough as is, but it can be even more challenging when you have to do so with another individual who always seems to be antagonistic. This is the co-parenting challenge that many Americans face. We know that it can be maddening, frustrating, and...
How child custody orders can be modified
Raising children is not an easy task for parents in Michigan. There are many important decisions that parents need to make for their children in addition to meeting their daily needs. Making the job even more difficult, children’s needs change as they grow older....
What if the child wants a voice in the child custody decision?
In Michigan family law cases, one of the common sources of discord is child custody. The parents might have certain goals in the case and this can lead to a contentious back and forth. Even in cases where the sides are relatively friendly, there might be issues that...
What is the difference between legal and physical custody?
Child custody is an important family law topic that can be related to Michigan divorces or separate issues between unmarried parents. When the custody of a child is in question, Oakland parents may be confused to learn that child custody involves more than one type of...