Category Archive for: ‘Child Custody’
What Are Show-Cause Hearings in Family Court?
In order to solidify their decisions, family court judges issue court orders in divorce and custody cases. These orders include specific details regarding what the involved parties must and must not do, and when one […]
CONTINUE READINGDoes It Matter Who Files for Divorce First?
The state of Michigan observes no-fault divorce, which means you don’t need a reason to seek and obtain a divorce. That said, you may naturally wonder whether there’s any advantage to being the person who […]
CONTINUE READINGCan You Collect Past Due Child Support Once Your Child Turns 18?
Not all parents take their obligation to pay child support seriously. If your co-parent is significantly behind on their child support payments and your child is reaching the age of adulthood, you might worry about […]
CONTINUE READINGCan Text Messages Be Used in Court During a Michigan Divorce?
Texting is an easy, wonderful way to communicate, but some text messages can come back to haunt their sender. If you’re going through a divorce, it’s important to understand that text messages can be used […]
CONTINUE READINGAlimony vs. Property Settlement: Is There a Difference?
Navigating the legal aspects of a divorce can be both overwhelming and confusing, especially since going through a divorce is often an emotionally challenging experience. However, you have to think clearly and make financial decisions […]
CONTINUE READINGA Closer Look at Reasonable Visitation and What You Should Know
Visitation, also called parenting time, is one of the most challenging areas co-parents have to navigate. It’s also a great source of frustration. The default approach to shared parenting time is called “reasonable visitation.” It […]
CONTINUE READINGWhat Is Default Judgment in a Divorce?
If you’re reluctant to end your marriage, it can be tempting to simply do nothing with the divorce papers your spouse serves you. However, ignoring divorce papers or your hearing dates leaves you at risk […]
CONTINUE READINGHow Will My Spouse’s Gambling Debts Affect the Divorce?
Gambling is often a leading reason why a couple chooses to end their marriage. Even when it isn’t the driving factor of the divorce, it isn’t fair for one spouse to be stuck paying off […]
CONTINUE READINGLump-Sum Support vs. Regular Alimony Payments: Determining What’s Right for You
If you’re going through a divorce, you might have to choose between regular alimony payments or a lump-sum amount. Your choice can have a long-term impact on your finances, so it’s important to know the […]
CONTINUE READINGThe Repercussions of Lying About Paternity
Paternity fraud is more common than you might think. Men often take a woman’s word at face value when it comes to the identity of a child’s father. If you’ve recently discovered that a current […]
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