During a divorce, you and your former spouse must learn how to best care for your children as co-parents. Many children struggle with the change at first. Not only do they have to deal with the split of their parents, but they have to acclimate to two separate...





Bloomfield Hills Michigan Family Law Blog
How do children fare under co-parenting?
Following a divorce, you may worry about your children and how their life will be after the breakup. Many worry that co-parenting could harm their children more than staying together. However, according to Today's Parent, you can create a more civil, harmonious...
Fathers and child custody matters
Whether you worry about losing a custody battle or you have concerns about your ability to maintain a healthy relationship with your kids after getting divorced, it is essential to review numerous issues pertaining to child custody. For example, you should understand...
What do all divorces have in common?
While high asset divorce cases and those for middle or low-income couples may have a lot of different aspects to them, in general, there are specific aspects that are the same regardless of income level. The American Psychological Association explains no amount of...
Divorce, property division and the fate of the family business
Over the course of a long marriage, you have no doubt acquired significant assets. Perhaps you have also built the most valuable asset: your family business. As you face the property division phase of your divorce, you worry about the disposition of the business. Here...
How does divorce affect your credit score?
If you are like most divorcees, you may worry about what your financial outlook is following the breakup. According to U.S. News, divorce can put a strain on your finances. However, you may be surprised by how the divorce impacts your credit score. Changes in the...
Protecting the value of your investments during divorce
Divorce can completely change the trajectory of your finances. You might feel concerned about your ability to protect the value of your investments. Strategic, dignified actions throughout divorce proceedings may help you retain some control. Careful planning could...
Building rapport with the court before your custody hearing
Sharing custody of your children may create stress and tension without flexibility on everyone's part. Beginning negotiations with an understanding that the outcome might look different than you want it to could help you have more flexibility along the way. Building...
Remarriage and alimony payments
If you have a high net worth and owe alimony after recently ending your marriage or you receive payments from your former spouse, it is vital to have a clear understanding of various legal issues related to spousal support. For example, you need to recognize that...
What is a parallel parenting plan?
An issue that may trip your divorce up is the parenting plan. If you and your ex do not agree on many of the standard co-parenting provisions, you may believe that your case may fall to the judge to decide. While the court may favor co-parenting, it is not always the...