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Category Archive for: ‘Child Custody’
How Does Incarceration Affect Michigan Child Support?
If you are in Michigan and are dealing with child support issues while facing incarceration, this article is for you. …
The Shadow of Parental Alienation in Child Custody
In the realm of negative events that can appear in our lives, divorce ranks high in its quotient of emotional …
What Should You Expect to Pay for Child Support in a Michigan Divorce?
Divorce is an expensive process, not necessarily because of legal fees, but because divorcing couples have to split all the …
Understanding Parent Alienation and Divorce
In an ideal situation, parents work together to raise their children in a loving and supportive household so that they …
Resolution options for child custody agreements during the holidays
The topic of child custody is rarely easy for divorced couples to navigate. With that being said, it is important …
Handling Child Support in Joint Custody Situations in Michigan
When parents seek divorce, it’s only natural for both parents to want to preserve their relationships with children. Unfortunately, when …
Child Support and Imputed Income Basics in Michigan
When most people decide to bring children into the world, they do so with the full intention of supporting them …
How disagreements between parents sharing custody get resolved
Divorce is hard on couples. When kids are in the equation, divorce is often even harder. Along with deciding on …
Changing Domicile in a Michigan Child Custody Case
There are any number of reasons why a divorced parent may want to relocate a significant distance away from the …
Do You Need a Formal Court Order for Child Support?
When it comes to divorcing couples, no two scenarios are exactly alike. Some couples go through incredibly contentious divorces that …