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...
The Experience To Protect Your Rights

The Experience To Protect Your Rights
Child Custody
Starting a separation with your co-parent off right
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...
What’s the difference between legal and physical custody?
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...
How to create the right parenting plan
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....
Parents’ finances influence custody arrangements
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...
What to know about marijuana use and child custody
Michigan offers a progressive approach to cannabis users as the state has legalized recreational use and possession. However, legalizing marijuana consumption does not provide someone with blanket immunity from other laws. For example, someone under the influence of...
Michigan custody and parenting time defined
Residents of Livonia and other nearby cities may want to learn more about how the Michigan Department of Health & Human Resources regards parenting time in relation to child custody. They law defines the custodial parent as the one who has the child living with...
Factors to consider when creating a parenting schedule
Parents in Michigan who are no longer together want the best for their children. Splitting their time with the child is a big priority. It means creating a good parenting schedule. Certain factors should be considered when doing that. Each parent’s schedule The...
Parenting time complaints in Michigan
Parents are encouraged to work together when it comes to parenting time and setting disputes regarding childcare. However, there are times when parents are not able to resolve their issues and need to utilize a Friend of the Court. Parents can file written complaints...
Nesting can be an option for shared parenting time
Some Michigan parents might be looking for an alternative parenting time plan than the arrangements commonly used. An approach that might appeal to some families is nesting, an arrangement where the children remain in the family home and the parents take turns living...