Possibly the hardest part of a divorce is going from a house with children in it all the time to a house where children are present only half of the time. In order to avoid this, parents often find themselves fighting bitterly over child custody. Consequently, they...
Child Custody
Summer break and child custody issues
With summer break quickly approaching here in Michigan, many parents are getting ready for another busy season of chauffeuring their children to various camps, sports, playdates, etc. along with vacations and visiting relatives. For parents who are no longer together,...
The potentially complex issue of child custody
Of all the potential issues in a divorce case, the issue of child custody has the potential to cause strong emotional reactions like no other. This is, of course, understandable, since for almost all parents the most important thing in their lives is their children....
What are the rules if I need to move?
Like other states, Michigan has a law which limits when parents who are subject to custody and parenting time orders can move with their children. Parents in the Wayne County suburbs must follow these rules or risk negative legal consequences, including the...
Factors used to determine child custody in Michigan
There are a variety of different components of child custody that must be determined during the divorce process. This includes physical and legal custody of the child. A variety of different factors are considered when determining child custody in Michigan that...
When can child custody orders be modified?
Child custody can be a messy issue that Michigan families must work out when the parents divorce. In Michigan and jurisdictions throughout the country, courts look to protect the best interests of the kids when they may determinations about how and with whom they will...
Establishing child custody and parenting time in Michigan
Not all families in Michigan remain a unit. Whether it is due to a divorce or a split, parents will need to address certain family law issues when navigating parenting with two households. Child custody is necessary to establish, whether it means joint or sole...
Don’t let domestic violence negatively affect your child
Child custody issues can be complicated by intense emotions and the enormous stakes involved. The outcome of a child custody or visitation determination can not only affect your relationship with your child, but it can also affect your child’s physical, emotional, and...
How does legal custody differ from physical custody?
Parents in Farmington Hills who are facing divorce will naturally be concerned about how much time they will get to spend with their child post-divorce. In Michigan, child custody and visitation (referred to as “parenting time” in Michigan) is often a major issue in...
How to protect your children during a divorce
As hard as a divorce is on the parents, it can be much more painful and devastating on the children. Where there are contentious issues such as custody and property division or a fight over the children’s loyalties, everyone comes out bruised. But equally damaging to...