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Category Archive for: ‘Common Law Marriage’

What Kinds of Elements Should Be Addressed in Visitation Agreements?

January 30, 2025
Posted in: Child Support

When creating visitation agreements, most parents are very diligent in including major decisions, like who gets the kids on weekends, holidays, and summer breaks. However, neglecting small details can lead to the biggest conflicts. Here […]

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Co-Parenting After Divorce: 9 Steps You Can Take to Make It Easier

January 23, 2025
Posted in: Tips

Co-parenting can be a challenge after any divorce, whether due to logistics or contention. But how you manage co-parenting can significantly affect your children, both now and in the long term. Fortunately, with the right […]

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What Are the Grounds for Changing Alimony in Michigan?

January 16, 2025
Posted in: Alimony

Alimony, or “spousal support,” can significantly impact spouses after they divorce. For the spouse receiving alimony, this financial support can be essential to establishing independence. However, the spouse ordered to pay alimony can feel burdened, […]

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5 Factors Michigan Courts Consider When Determining Custody

January 14, 2025
Posted in: Child Custody

Michigan law gives family law judges significant latitude to decide who gets physical and legal custody of a child. As long as the judge has reason to believe their decisions are in the child’s best […]

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A Guide to the Steps in the Adoption Process in Michigan

January 9, 2025
Posted in: Adoption

An individual or couple may choose to adopt a child for many reasons. Some are unable to have children of their own, while others have married into a family and want to adopt beloved stepchildren. […]

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Top Tips When Talking to Young Children About Divorce

January 2, 2025
Posted in: Firm News

Divorce is a challenging process for any adult. Even if you’re ready to call it quits, you may still struggle with grief, disappointment, guilt, and anger over the loss of your relationship, not to mention […]

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How Is Alcoholism Proven in Child Custody Cases?

December 31, 2024
Posted in: Michigan Law

Drug and alcohol abuse can affect a person’s suitability to parent a child. Impaired driving crashes can injure or kill a child. The parent may leave the child unsupervised while using or drinking. A parent’s […]

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Can a Domestic PPO Affect My Child Custody Case in Michigan?

December 27, 2024
Posted in: Child Custody

Child custody is a complicated issue. It becomes even more complex when one parent is the subject of a domestic Personal Protection Order (PPO) in Michigan. PPOs are legal mandates designed to safeguard individuals from […]

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Attorney Fees in Michigan Child Custody Cases: Who Pays?

December 25, 2024
Posted in: Child Custody

An attorney’s assistance can be invaluable in contested child custody proceedings. However, it will come at a price. If you’re considering filing for divorce or legal separation or want to modify an existing parenting plan, […]

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5 Ways to Make Divorce Less Stressful for Your Kids

December 18, 2024
Posted in: Divorce

Divorce is stressful for both adults and children. However, unlike adults, children have little control over their circumstances. Yet the decisions made in divorce proceedings can affect where a child lives, where they attend school, […]

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