Child Custody and Support

When the Michigan judge overseeing your divorce signed a decree, you and your ex became obligated to adhere to all terms of the agreement. These terms are legally enforceable. For example, if you are parents and have a child custody order in place that states you must...

This is a question that many Michigan parents ask when they have filed for divorce or recently finalized a settlement just before a holiday season. Every family is unique, and even families with marriages that remain intact can suffer high levels of stress during the...

The key to avoiding parental conflict after a divorce lies in the strength of a solid parenting agreement. When you filed a petition in a Michigan court to part ways with your spouse, you understood that the two of you would always have a need for interaction...

If your 2023 summer break included filing for a divorce, you might be one of many Michigan parents who are navigating their first school year following dissolution of a marriage. Since all good parents want what is best for their children, it’s beneficial to inform...

You may have read the title of this post and immediately wondered what a bird’s nest has to do with a parenting plan in a Michigan divorce. Well, an actual bird’s nest has nothing to do with. However, there is a colloquial term known as “bird-nest custody” that refers...

As a Michigan parent, you’re going to encounter may logistics in your divorce. For example, you might need to find someone to watch the kids when you attend court proceedings. You might also have to take off work. Another much more basic issue you’ll need to resolve...

Whether you were able to achieve a divorce settlement swiftly or proceedings dragged on due to disagreements about property or your children, etc., once a Michigan family court judge issued a court order, you and your ex became obligated to adhere to it. As parents,...

A phrase that stands out in a Michigan divorce where the spouses in question have children together is “best interests of the child.” As the judge formulates his or her decisions in your case, this phrase will no doubt be a central focus. This is especially true...

Perhaps you’re preparing to file for divorce in a Michigan court. You may have already discussed the issue with your children and extended family members. Now, you’re ready to get down to business to work out details for a fair settlement, so that you and your spouse...

If you’re one of many Michigan fathers who are considering filing for divorce, you might be concerned about issues that pertain to your children. Matters concerning where your kids will live, child support and other issues may understandably be a priority as you...