Category Archive for: ‘Child Custody’
4 Co-Parenting Tips for Birthdays and Milestones After a Separation
A separation or divorce does not stop your child from growing and experiencing milestones. But separation or divorce can complicate your ability to be there for your child on these big occasions. However, by communicating […]
CONTINUE READINGEverything You Need to Know About Third-Party Custody in Michigan
Custody is a critical matter, as it can greatly affect a child and their future. In Michigan, third parties are allowed to get custody if a minor’s biological parents cannot properly care for their child. […]
CONTINUE READINGHow Prenuptial Agreements Affect Asset Division in a Divorce
Prenuptial agreements are created before a couple marries, but these contracts can have a significant effect on your future if you and your spouse divorce. Among the many terms within a prenup, you’ll find details […]
CONTINUE READINGHow to Overcome 5 Common Obstacles of Divorce
Divorce is quite common in the U.S., but that does not make it any easier for those who go through it. In fact, divorce, although necessary for many, is one of the most difficult processes […]
CONTINUE READINGHow to Prepare for the Adoption Process as a Step-Parent in Michigan
Adopting your step-child can be a momentous occasion for you, the child, and your family overall. Besides the legal benefits your step-child will obtain through the process, adoption represents you accepting them into your life […]
CONTINUE READINGWhen Should You Seek a Second Opinion for Your Divorce Case?
You might have heard of patients who get second opinions when their doctor or surgeon recommends a particular course of treatment. Similarly, if your car breaks down and a mechanic insists a costly repair is […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat to Do if Your Ex-Partner Is Spending Child Support Money on Themselves
Child support payments exist to ensure that your child has the resources necessary to grow and thrive. This money can be spent on food, education, clothing, housing, or even luxuries, as long as it is […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat Makes a Prenup Invalid?
A prenuptial agreement is a contract, and like any contract, it can be enforced by the courts — assuming it was entered in good faith by both parties and doesn’t violate state or federal law. However, […]
CONTINUE READINGPrivate Adoption vs. Agency Adoption: How Do They Differ?
If you are planning to adopt a child in the US, you have two major options: private adoption or agency adoption. Both exist to place a child with a family that will raise them as […]
CONTINUE READINGIs Michigan a Community Property State?
When you get married, what happens to your assets? Just as importantly, what happens to those same assets if you get divorced? The answers to those questions depend on whether you live in a community […]
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