In the last year and a half, which parent has child custody has dictated which parent receives a significant amount of support from the federal government. These tax credits and relief payments can be a real lifeline for parents who are struggling to get by, but the...
As we’ve discussed previously on the blog, there are many factors that go into a best interests determination as it pertains to child custody. That’s why when you have to deal with a child custody dispute, you’re better off taking a holistic approach to the issue....
In Michigan, many people experience a change in circumstances that they believe renders their child support order obsolete. They will then ask for it to be changed. This can be from the viewpoint of the custodial parent who is receiving support or the parent who is...
If a Bloomfield Hills area resident is getting a divorce, they know that it is an incredibly stressful time. They also probably don’t have any idea what to expect during the divorce process. If a couple doesn’t agree to the major terms of a divorce, such as property...
One of the most major assets that a divorcing couple may have to address is if the couple owns a family business together. Determining how to divide a family-owned business in an equitable manner that pleases both spouses can be challenging which is why it is helpful...
It is important that when a couple in Michigan divorces, that both spouses can support themselves financially once the divorce is complete. This can be problematic if one spouse earned significantly more than the other while married or if one spouse stayed out of the...
The parents of any child are rightfully concerned with the decisions of any issue that impact their child, especially larger decision with long-term effects. That concern does not diminish following a divorce, whether a parent retains physical custody of the child or...
Noncustodial parents often feel like they’re placed on the backburner when it comes to developing and fostering a relationship with their child. In many of these instances, the custodial parent is to blame. Parental alienation is real, and heated child custody and...
Child support is a central part of many divorce settlements in Michigan. In many cases, the child will reside with one parent for the majority of time with the other parent paying child support. Child support serves the main purpose of helping to support the child’s...
In Michigan, parenting is not limited to a biological link between parent and child. In many cases, a stepparent has served as a child’s parent and provided support, nurturing, care and a positive environment that adheres to the child’s best interests. To ensure that...
