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Category Archive for: ‘Child Support’

What to Expect During a Child Custody Evaluation

October 2, 2024
Posted in: Child Custody

Are you facing a divorce in Michigan? If you and your partner have a child in common, the court will need to enter custody orders. The evidence in these proceedings can be conflicting, making it […]

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Preparing for Divorce: A Checklist for Your First Meeting With a Lawyer

September 30, 2024
Posted in: Divorce

Even if your divorce is amicable, preparing for the process can be a highly emotional and confusing experience. Making an appointment for an initial consultation is a big step. Coming to the appointment prepared will […]

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How to Manage High-Conflict Custody Disputes: Tips for Michigan Parents

September 23, 2024
Posted in: Child Custody

When you have children, your ex will never be completely out of your life. Some couples can put their differences aside and co-parent effectively. If you and your ex don’t fall into that category, you’re […]

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Domestic Violence and Divorce in Michigan: Your FAQs Answered

September 16, 2024
Posted in: Divorce

Taking the steps to protect yourself after experiencing domestic violence is one of the most courageous things a person will ever do. Victims of domestic violence who are seeking divorce need the support and legal […]

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Child Support in Multi-State Situations: 3 Common Challenges

September 9, 2024
Posted in: Child Support

Child support is an emotionally charged and complex process. It becomes even more stressful when one parent lives in or moves to another state. Many legal issues are still left to the states. Additionally, states […]

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A Guide to Handling Opposition From Biological Parents During Step-Parent Adoptions

September 4, 2024
Posted in: Child Support

Creating a family when one or both spouses have children from a previous relationship presents some unique challenges. Sometimes the bond between stepparents and their stepchildren is so strong that the family decides stepparent adoption […]

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5 Steps to Take if Your Ex Is Violating Custody Agreements

September 2, 2024

Getting a custody agreement finalized can be a long, difficult journey. Watching your ex violate that agreement time after time only adds to your frustration. While successful co-parenting often depends on each parent’s willingness to […]

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What Constitutes Emergency Custody in Michigan?

August 29, 2024
Posted in: Child Custody

When a child is in immediate danger with a parent, the court provides an option to the other parent to obtain a court order without waiting weeks or months for a full hearing. This option […]

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Understanding Michigan’s Friend of the Court System

August 22, 2024
Posted in: Michigan Law

When disputes erupt during a divorce, the kids often get left by the wayside — confused, hurt, and sometimes not financially cared for. A unique century-old court program in Michigan called “Friend of the Court” […]

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Tips for Managing Joint Bank Accounts During Divorce Proceedings

August 15, 2024
Posted in: Divorce, Michigan Law, Tips

For many couples preparing to divorce, managing the joint account in the final leg of a marriage can be thorny. How difficult it is depends on the state of the relationship when the couple reaches […]

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