Child Custody

As a divorced parent, co-parenting means that you and your ex have to work together to raise the children, and this can get very complicated during the summer months. Children have summer vacation, and many families like to take trips. Since you’re not married, there...

A divorce is a significant upheaval for the entire family. For this reason, both spouses generally think carefully about it before proceeding. However, it is often a better choice than staying in an unhappy relationship, and the family can get through the other side. ...

There are numerous issues to resolve during the divorce process. Property must be divided according to state laws. However, generally, the top priority of both parents is to ensure that their children are offered as much protection as possible. Co-parenting after...

When you first got divorced, you and your ex still lived in the same town. Child custody was just a matter of arranging how to transport the kids back and forth between your homes. It was fairly easy for everyone involved. However, that was several years ago, and now...

Child custody cases can get complicated. Usually, the court determines custody based on the best interests of the child. However, given the circumstances surrounding a divorce, it is not uncommon for a parent to seek sole custody of the children. In some cases, the...

The first Christmas after separation or divorce can be filled with all sorts of drama for parents. When kids are still young and presents (either from their parents or from Santa) are a big part of the holiday, things can get very competitive. Ideally, you and your...

The divorce process can become a bit complicated for all parties involved, and sometimes, these frustrations may pour out of the courtroom.  Small disagreements can get blown out of proportion, especially when you are in the middle of a child custody battle. It is...

In a typical scenario, parents expect everything to proceed smoothly with their kids once a divorce concludes. Even when armed with a child custody court order, conflict with your co-parent may not end with your divorce.  Many divorced parents in Michigan find that...

If divorced parents are unable to get along with each other, this could negatively impact their co-parenting efforts. The custodial parent may resort to blocking the other parent from spending time with the kids for days, weeks or even months for no apparent reason. ...

Custody comes down to two main factors: Who is responsible for making decisions about the child and where the child will live. Taking the time to investigate what is best for the child, means that one cares deeply about them. A lot of energy and effort goes into...