Child Custody and Support

When parents decide to get a divorce, they likely realize that they aren’t the only ones impacted by the event. Their children, they know, will experience just as much upheaval to their lives. Even with that knowledge, they may have questions about just how much of an...

When Michigan parents file for divorce, they must negotiate terms of agreement regarding numerous child-related issues. Two top priorities are physical and legal child custody. The latter refers to the authority to make decisions on behalf of the children in question....

There are any number of issues that may lead a Michigan parent to file for divorce. After making such a decision, the parent must negotiate child custody issues. Where will the children live and who will have legal custody, as well as will a noncustodial parent pay...

Most Michigan fathers can relate to the idea of parenting being simultaneously a wonderful and exciting, yet sometimes stressful and challenging, experience. For those who are currently facing legal problems regarding child support issues, the latter might be...

Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis Presley’s daughter, was divorced from Michael Lockwood four years ago. The two were entangled in a child custody battle for quite some time, an experience to which many Michigan parents may relate. Lockwood told the court that he believed the...

The holiday season is going to look different for most Michigan families in 2020. With indoor residential gatherings restricted to 10 people from two households, you may have to forego your customary traditions to keep your family and loved ones safe. On top of that,...

Working out a co-parenting plan can be challenging. In addition to wanting what’s best for the children, a Michigan parent also wants to make sure divorce has the least amount of negative impact as possible on the kids. Part of the transition involves making decisions...

A Michigan parent who is preparing for divorce proceedings will undoubtedly be thinking about numerous issues that pertain to his or her children. A child custody case can quickly be turned on its ear when parents disagree about what is best for their children. In...

The well-being of their children is a top priority for all Michigan parents. When life changes such as divorce occur, a mother or father will want to closely monitor his or her children to make sure they are coping in a healthy manner. If child custody litigation is...

As you and your spouse end your marriage, you will need to consider how your divorce will impact your children’s lives. They may be firmly ingrained in the community you live in and removing them could cause serious disruptions. Leaving the family home could also...