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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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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 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...