Co-parenting is not for the faint of heart, especially if your ex does not willingly comply with court orders. However, your commitment to following the rules and putting your children's best interests first can help make the co-parenting experience as positive as...
Child Custody
Interplay between custody/visitation and parental substance abuse
It has literally been intoned a million times, with its utterance underscoring what judges in Michigan and across the county view as a bedrock legal principle where children are concerned. That is this: Any outcome affecting children in a family law matter must...
Divorced parents: Three ways to help children succeed in school
Finding the right child custody arrangement is no easy feat. In some cases, the parents will develop a plan that works well the first time around. In others, parents may discover the arrangement does not serve the child well. This can be clear by changes in the...
Summertime doesn’t have to mean child custody problems
There are many parents in Michigan who are preparing to navigate their first summer following divorce. Some will likely encounter several challenges regarding child custody arrangements, especially if both parents have full-time jobs. However, even married parents...
U.S. army vet missing: Child custody and PTSD issues involved
Michigan child custody typically impact whole extended families, not just the parents or children involved. If a child custody situation involves extenuating circumstances, stress levels may soar. A recent situation arose in another state that has relatives and close...
Aspects to cover when negotiating a child custody agreement
Making the decision to dissolve a marriage can be a daunting task, especially if the future of any children is a factor. Child custody can be one of the tougher aspects of divorce, and in some cases, may prove to be a highly contested topic. Fortunately, Michigan...
Seeking a modification to an existing child custody agreement
Change may be a part of everyday life, and having a plan in place that covers every possible scenario can be challenging. For parents who have an existing child custody agreement in place, a change in circumstances could prompt a need to revisit the arrangement and...
Child custody: Behavior of parents could affect their kids
When considering divorce, an individual may have some level of concern regarding certain aspects of the process. For parents in Michigan, seeking to safeguard the future of their children by reaching a child custody agreement that is in keeping with their best...
Leaving emotions out of decisions concerning child custody
When facing the end of a marriage, many individuals may have concerns about how the outcome will affect their future, especially if kids are involved. Although parents in Michigan may have trouble seeing eye to eye during this time, they may both agree that the...
Child custody: Taking the holiday season into consideration
Parents in Michigan and elsewhere generally place a great deal of importance on the current and future well-being of their children. Should a couple decide to part ways, they may wish to pursue a parenting plan that is in keeping with the needs of the kids. However,...

