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....
Child Custody
Can one parent choose to leave Michigan with the kids?
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...
Developing a strong and workable parenting plan
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...
The simplest step toward shared custody as an unmarried dad
Unmarried fathers in Michigan have the same basic rights as married fathers and mothers do. The laws discussing parental rights and responsibilities do not specifically designate certain rights to parents based on their sex or their marital status. However, marital...
How co-parents can determine where their children go to school
Many parents working together to raise their children live in different houses. Each parent plays an important role in the lives of the children, and they also serve as a source of support for each other. They share time with the children, as well as financial and...
Do you have reasonable cause to change your custody order?
Michigan parents often fight over child custody. The court often makes the final decision for custody orders. The court is also aware of the fact that life circumstances do not always stay the same. What they ruled at the time of your divorce may not always be the...
Can you travel internationally with children post-divorce?
Parenting post-divorce will undoubtedly be far more complicated than co-parenting in the same household. Most parents know this, and they plan to make the situation easier by accounting for potentially tricky situations in their Michigan child custody agreement....
Parenting plans: Prioritize the children’s needs
When parents divorce, it can be extremely difficult on the children. Parents have to be ready to help the kids through the changes that are coming. This isn't going to be an easy transition but there are many things that you can do if you and your children are walking...
Child custody situations are sometimes complex
Child custody arrangements are set based on the children's needs. For some situations, a set parenting time schedule isn't going to work. These include circumstances like the parents having varying schedules at work or a long-distance arrangement. When these cases...
Child custody disagreements can be resolved amicably
The child custody process doesn't always go smoothly. There will likely be times when you and your ex don't agree on what needs to happen with the children. You should be prepared to try to make these decisions as easy as possible. The last thing that you or your...