Child Custody

There are different types of sole custody when it comes to children -- sole physical custody, sole legal custody or both of these combined. Although most courts in Michigan look upon shared child custody as the ideal situation for children, there may be times when...

Losing even a portion of your child custody rights can leave you heartbroken. Losing all your custody rights is nothing short of devastating. It feels like the end of being a parent and many people worry that they will never see their kids again. Family law courts in...

Someone with a narcissistic personality is defined as having a need for constant admiration and an inflated sense of self. Those with this personality disorder lack empathy and believe they are superior to others. So, when Michigan parents in a divorce situation are...

First impressions mean a lot in most instances. Most families have had the “you’re not wearing that” talk with a teen or have had to buy new clothes that fit with a new work environment. But what a Michigan parent wears to court during a child custody hearing may make...

It’s usually safe to say that many couples who have decided to divorce have had some pretty serious disagreements. But divorcing couples in Michigan have some major decisions they need to make moving forward, especially if they’re parents. Child custody is one of the...

When dealing with matters of joint custody, it's the parents' responsibility to ensure that their child is safely transported from one house to the other. To make the process easier, parents can figure out a transportation plan ahead of time. Here's what divorced...

After your divorce, who will be watching the kids during your ex-spouse’s parenting time? On the surface, the answer probably seems obvious: your ex-spouse. The problem, however, is that you have no real way of knowing exactly how “hands-on” your ex will be when it...

Coordinating your own schedule can already be a difficult process. As a parent you must multiply scheduling responsibilities by how many children you have. And as a co-parent you need to develop a parenting plan that molds into both you and your ex’s schedules....

Going through a divorce when you have children takes the focus off you because you have to do what's best for the children. In some cases, what's best for them is difficult for you. Going into the situation without having to worry about falling for common...