Child Custody

Few things are as heart-wrenching as facing a child custody battle. It is not just a legal fight, as it is deeply personal. Emotions run high, and the future can feel uncertain, especially when it involves someone you love: your child.  In 2023, the Michigan Court of...

A person who’s going through a divorce may look forward to the day when they don’t have to deal with their ex any longer. If you share children, that day isn’t going to come until the children are grown, and communication might still be necessary then.  Discussions...

Thinking far ahead is crucial for parents going through a divorce. You cannot afford to just settle matters based on how things are right now.  One of the things you need to plan for is the chance that one of you wants to take the children away on vacation sometime....

The institution of marriage is often faced with numerous challenges, some of which are serious enough to result in divorce. One of these challenges is marriage to a toxic spouse who manipulates, belittles or undermines their partner, creating an unhealthy and damaging...

Parenting plans are generally created to facilitate a stable and supportive framework for a child’s upbringing after their parents separate or divorce. However, as children grow and their needs evolve, a parenting plan that once served their best interests may no...

When you and your co-parent were incorporating holidays into your custody agreement, it may never have occurred to you to include Halloween. However, if your child is still young enough to look forward to this holiday and require parental participation, you’re...

You may have all the best intentions of co-parenting amicably -- or at least peacefully – with your ex. However, if they’re still harboring anger and resentment about the break-up, what caused it or what they may believe is an unfair divorce agreement, that can be a...

As a new school year is quickly approaching, you and your ex have a unique set of challenges to navigate if you co-parent your school-age kids. From coordinating schedules to ensuring consistent communication, getting ready for the school year requires careful...

Parents who are getting divorced are sometimes unsure what they should do when it comes to setting up a child custody schedule, also known as a parenting time schedule. Fortunately, there are many different options. Parents need to consider them carefully. To get...

When parents divorce, one of the most important things that they need to settle is how they will split time and responsibility for their children. Modern-day courts use “the child’s best interests” as the principal guiding factor when parents can’t reach an agreement...