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Parents who divorce typically share responsibility for their children. People preparing for divorce or in the early stages of custody negotiations often need to understand the standards that the courts use when allocating parental rights and responsibilities. They...
Children and teenagers often look forward to summer vacation with anticipation. They want to sleep in late, spend time with friends and enjoy travel with their families. Some even get part-time jobs to buy their first vehicles or save for other luxuries they want to...
Moving or changing custody affects your child’s routine and legal rights. You need a clear plan that follows Michigan rules to avoid problems later. Relocation basics According to Michigan Compiled Laws § 722.31, you must get a judge’s permission before moving your...
Exchanges between co-parents—the times when children move from one household to the other—can be stressful events, if parents and children alike are unsure of what to expect. Even when parents share the same goal of supporting their children, differences in...
When parents of minor children divorce in Michigan, custody issues are often their top priority. While they also need to address financial matters, including property division, the preservation of their relationship with their children is the most important...
Parallel parenting is a structured co-parenting arrangement designed for high-conflict situations where communication between parents is limited or difficult. Unlike traditional co-parenting, which relies on regular and cooperative interaction, parallel parenting...
Separating from a spouse or partner is rarely easy. When children are involved, this process can be even more challenging than it otherwise might be, partially because each individual can’t effectively retreat to their separate corners. When exes (whether temporary...
Divorcing parents naturally worry about how a divorce might affect their parental rights. No one wants to lose time with their children because of a divorce. As people start trying to make sense of state custody standards, they may find themselves feeling more...
Michigan parents who are getting divorced will probably need to create a parenting plan. It can be difficult to come up with a parenting plan that works for everyone, but it is important to try to find a solution that meets the needs of both parents and children....
Child custody battles can be emotionally and financially draining. If one parent makes less than the other or doesn't have any income, the lower-earning parent may assume that custody will be awarded to the other parent. However, there are other factors the court...