What Happens to Pets During Divorce Proceedings?
Divorce is a tough time for everyone involved — including your furry friends. In most jurisdictions, your pets are legally considered property, meaning they can be subject to division like any other asset. However, they’re not just “things” the way a car or house is. They’re part of your family. Because of that, courts often […]
Co-Parenting Tips for 2025: How to Ensure a Stable Environment for Your Children
Co-parenting can be a challenge when you’re trying to keep a stable and nurturing environment for your kids. However, you can create a setup with the other parent that focuses on your children’s well-being with the use of various resources and strategies. Practice Open Communication Successful co-parenting requires good communication. When discussing schedules, decisions, and […]
Co-Parenting After Divorce: 9 Steps You Can Take to Make It Easier
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 approach, you can ensure this impact is positive for everyone involved. So how do you make co-parenting work in Michigan? […]
5 Common Myths About Fathers’ Rights in Michigan
There are many widespread misconceptions about what fathers are entitled to in divorce and custody proceedings. Some of them are out-and-out myths. This article will bust some of the most flagrant and harmful ones so fathers in Michigan know their rights. Myth 1: Mothers Always Get Custody This is probably the most pervasive myth out […]
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Drafting a Parenting Plan
Divorces in Michigan can be complicated, especially if you and your partner have children in common. During this stressful time, a well-drafted parenting plan is essential to providing your child with a predictable schedule. The more thought you put into crafting your parenting plan, the more likely the court will seriously consider your proposals. For […]
Tips for Managing Joint Bank Accounts During Divorce Proceedings
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 the divorce proceedings stage. You have a few options for managing a joint account while you wait for your assets […]
Can a Parent Restore Their Parental Rights After They’re Lost?
The termination of parental rights is not a decision a Michigan court takes lightly, whether the rights were severed involuntarily or voluntarily. Yet, when a court cuts legal ties between a parent and child, it’s usually permanent. For a parent at risk of losing their rights or if they\’ve already lost them, the situation may […]
Student Loans in Divorce: Where Does the Debt Go?
During a divorce, marital property — the bank account, the house, stock portfolio, and other assets — gets fairly divided either through an agreement made by the couple or the court. Debt is also divided fairly, with a few exceptions, and student loans are one of those exceptions. Just as with marital property, division of […]
Does Guardianship Override Parental Rights in Michigan?
Parents typically have a legal right to make decisions on behalf of their children. However, they are sometimes deemed unfit or unable to make the best decisions for their kids. When this happens, the state may appoint a guardian to protect the child’s health and safety. What Is Guardianship? Guardianship gives a person the legal […]
Are Joint Vacations a Good Idea for Divorced Parents?
When a romantic relationship ends in divorce, adults find ways to cope with the loss and move on with their lives. When shared children are involved, splitting up is more complicated, especially when shared custody and co-parenting require adults to see each other and remain in communication for years to come. Some families find ways […]
7 Tips if You’re Preparing for Divorce in the New Year
The new year is for fresh starts. And sometimes, the fresh start you need most is a divorce. Maybe one of your New Year\’s resolutions is to seek happiness on your own, escape a vicious cycle, or stop avoiding the inevitable. Whatever your motivation to seek a divorce in the new year, it’s important to […]
4 Tips to Help Deal With Divorce Without Affecting Your Work
There’s no getting around the fact that divorces are stressful. Even an amicable divorce may entail mediation and court hearings, the division of assets, and agreements regarding custody and child support. When you’re dealing with a lengthy or contentious divorce, though, it can be even more challenging to juggle the demands of the proceedings with […]