Navigating life as a blended family can be complicated. There is often a mix of emotions, especially when traditions change to accommodate different family members. While you may know that you need to use empathy when working together, it can be challenging to guide...
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3 reasons to avoid social media during divorce
You might be one of many people in Michigan or beyond who looks forward to winding down at the end of the day or on your lunch break by spending time updating your social media accounts. Whether you have 50 or 50,000 followers on sites like Instagram, YouTube or Gab,...
How to care for your mental health in a divorce
You may have been experiencing marital problems for months, perhaps even years before you decided to end your relationship. On the other hand, you might relate to many Michigan spouses who thought they had a happy marriage only to encounter a specific issue, such as...
Make a solid child custody plan for summer
Your children might be among many others in Michigan who regularly attend summer time day camps or attend sports training camps or other extra-curricular activities. If they’re not old enough to drive, their summer schedules might be challenging for you in trying to...
Customize your child custody and parenting time plan
When you filed for divorce in a Michigan court, you understood that your decision would have a significant impact on your children. In most cases, family court judges agree that children fare best when their parents can work as a team and develop a plan that provides...
Contested probate a key issue in Larry King’s death
Award-winning radio and television star Larry King hosted more than 50,000 interviews during his career. King’s family, friends and fans in Michigan and beyond were saddened to learn of his death on January 23, 2021. Since then, a contested probate issue has arisen...
Use these 5 tips to help with co-parent stress in divorce
If you’re one of many Michigan parents who have recently navigated divorce proceedings or will soon be filing a petition, you probably have a lot on your mind right now. Especially if you’re a parent, a wide range of emotions can hit you all at once when you’ve made a...
Key issues in William Shatner’s divorce
“Star Trek” fans in Michigan and throughout the country still enjoy watching reruns of their favorite show, which starred Hollywood icon William Shatner. Those who follow stories about Shatner’s personal life are likely aware that he recently finalized a divorce. What...
Divorce affects children of varying ages differently
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...
Keep child custody in mind at tax time
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....