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...
Child Custody
Child custody: Is parallel parenting an option?
On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Nov 19, 2020 | Child Custody
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...
How can parents in Michigan figure out a transportation plan?
On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Sep 30, 2020 | Child Custody
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...
Child custody and child care: What you should consider
On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Aug 29, 2020 | Child Custody
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...
Co-parents can keep their peace by using apps
On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jul 10, 2020 | Child Custody
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....
The challenges of visitation with infants
On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | May 8, 2020 | Blog, Child Custody
Parents in Michigan may struggle at first to figure out the proper visitation schedule that will enable the other parent to visit with their infant child. There is no one correct solution to this dilemma. However, it may take some time to find the right schedule for...
Don’t let misconceptions cloud your mind during divorce
On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Mar 27, 2020 | Child Custody
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...
Consider your child’s best interests in custody decisions
On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Feb 28, 2020 | Child Custody
One challenge of divorce when you have children is determining what type of parenting arrangement is going to work. The court demands that the parenting plan is in the child's best interests, so you must ensure that you keep that at the heart of every decision you...
Tips for handling co-parenting in the early days
On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Jan 31, 2020 | Child Custody
One of the most important things for co-parents to remember is that your child's best interests must remain at the heart of every decision that you make. This isn't always easy, especially if you and your ex don't agree on what's best. Several things might help ensure...
Does joint custody mean equal custody?
On behalf of Selleck Legal, PLLC | Dec 19, 2019 | Child Custody
There is nothing easy about sharing one's children with an ex-partner. A parent may be used to seeing their child every day and having an active role in their development. When that parent chooses to divorce their co-parent and live separately from them, though, they...
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