Child Custody

Creating a parenting plan is an important task for parents who are no longer together but share custody of their child. This is true whether a former couple is divorcing or an unmarried former couple is going their separate ways.  If you and your ex never married, you...

If you’re going through a contentious divorce, one thing that you might be looking forward to is never having to deal with your ex again. That’s possible in some divorces, it’s not generally possible in ones that involve kids. As long as you and your ex are both...

Navigating divorce as a parent can be a complicated and painful experience, but some solutions can make the transition a bit easier for everyone in the family. Specifically, considering a birdnesting arrangement could help you create a healthy environment to cope with...

Determining what constitutes an unfit parent is a complex and sensitive aspect of family law in Michigan because it directly impacts decisions regarding child custody and parental rights. The legal system prioritizes the welfare and best interests of the child in...

Many couples achieve major life goals without formally marrying one another. The number of unmarried couples intentionally having children, buying houses together or even starting businesses has been on the rise in recent decades. This trend can be a beneficial one...

Child custody is a critical aspect of family law that determines the legal rights and responsibilities of parents regarding the care and upbringing of their children. In Michigan, as in many other jurisdictions, the courts prioritize the child’s best interests when...

Child custody issues often cause disputes or stress between co-parents. Even when they’re trying to get along, things just don’t always work out as smoothly as they would like. In some cases, parents actively work against each other because they’re just not on good...

It is easy for a family law matter to get away from one of the parents involved. Maybe there was a scheduling snafu and they didn't come to court on the appointed day. Perhaps depression got the better of the parent and they failed to really advocate for themselves....

When parents in Michigan break up or divorce, they have to figure out a way to co-parent following the end of their relationship. Typically, you will either negotiate an arrangement with one another and submit it to the Michigan family courts or ask a judge to create...

The parenting plan that you draft with your ex will govern your co-parenting relationship for years to come. Although it is possible for either of you to ask the courts for a modification, most couples would prefer to avoid going back to court repeatedly over...