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,...
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Michigan men concerned with paternity issues, beware
Many men in Michigan and beyond are currently navigating child custody proceedings, either as married men in the midst of divorce or single men who were never married to the other parent of the child in question. For various reasons, a family court judge might order a...
Consider the benefits of shared child custody
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...
Will contested probate be an issue for Chadwick Boseman’s widow?
Movie fans in Michigan and beyond were shocked and saddened upon learning recently that “Black Panther” star, Chadwick Boseman, died after a hard-fought battle with colon cancer. Boseman had kept his condition private, and he also happens to have died without...
Child custody issues that may apply in a Michigan divorce
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...
Don’t go to child custody hearings unprepared
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...
Will nesting make sense for your family after your divorce?
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...
Jennifer Garner gives divorce advice
Many years ago, fans of Hollywood stars Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner in Michigan and elsewhere followed the media reports about the couple’s romance, engagement and marriage. In 2017, however, it all came to an end when the thought-to-be happily married couple...
Paternity issues Michigan dads should consider
There are any number of reasons that a Michigan man may wish to establish paternity regarding a specific child. Paternity issues can be complex and may involve married couples or single parents. There are two types of paternity proceedings: voluntary and formal. When...
Divorce: When can a spouse start dating again?
If a pair of Michigan parents end their marriage, they must resolve numerous issues regarding the care and well-being of their children. Many parents incorporate specific terms into their child custody agreements, which might include instructions about what each...