What rights does a non-biological parent have in a Michigan child custody dispute?
Understanding the Paternity Act Under a 1956 Michigan law titled the Paternity Act, if a child was conceived or born at any point during the marriage, a man will still have all of the rights and responsibilities of a parent as that child\’s legal father, even if he and the child are not biologically related. […]
How Sole and Joint Custody Arrangements Differ in Michigan
For families, one of the biggest areas of concern during a divorce is the child custody arrangement. Where will they live? How will the time be split up? Will a parent receive sole custody, or share joint custody with their former spouse? What Is Custody? Custody can be physical custody, where the child receives most […]
Can Back Child Support Show Up on Your Credit Report?
Keeping up with child support payments can be a challenge for even the most responsible, organized parents, especially if other emergency expenses get in the way. However, there are multiple consequences that can be enforced as a result of unpaid or back child support payments, including loss of employment and even revocation of a passport, […]
Parenting Time Regulations in Michigan
What does a court consider parenting time interference in Michigan? Shared custody of a child is always a complicated issue. Parents want the hours they spend with their child to be enjoyable and free from difficulties. This should be simple to accomplish, but too frequently it is not. It is for this reason that laws […]
What can child support payments be used for?
Child support can be one of the most contentious parts of negotiations in a divorce settlement. Confusion about what one party’s child support payment covers can add to the misunderstanding. The goal of child support is to ensure that, between the financial abilities of both parents, the items and services a child requires to have a […]
The Consequences of Not Paying Child Support in Michigan
If you’re a Michigan parent who pays child support, making the payments may be a hard task to perform every month. Especially if you’ve lost your job, object to your custody and visitation order, or have disagreements with your former spouse, you may be tempted to simply stop paying. In fact, you might even feel […]
The Challenges of Co-parenting After Your Michigan Divorce
Raising kids is hard enough when both parents are in the same home and trying to agree on schedules, limits and discipline. It’s even harder when a divorced couple are fulfilling their responsibilities from two locations, often disagreeing on the nuts and bolts of parenting as one or more children shuttle between them. Here are […]
Effective Co-Parenting during the COVID-19 Crisis
Co-parenting can be difficult at the best of times. Trying to maintain a united front when you’re splitting kids between two households is not only impacted by different ideas about parenting, but potentially undermined by some of the issues that caused you to divorce in the first place. Still, loving parents do their best to […]
Factors that a judge considers in a move-away custody case
You were in a once-happy marriage and relationship that appeared to have all the right ingredients to last a lifetime, and you built a foundation for a long and fulfilling future. But somewhere along the way, for an array of potential reasons, the marriage failed and you and your spouse are going through a divorce. […]
Are There Ways to Increase Your Chance of Winning Custody in a Michigan Divorce?
As a parent, you want to be with your children as much as possible, watching them grow and guiding them through life so they can become smart, caring, and capable adults. However, your spouse likely feels exactly the same way, and this can set the stage for a contentious custody battle. What can you do […]