Traditional data has led many sociologists and cultural experts to conclude that couples who live together before marriage are more likely to divorce. New information is coming to light, however, that could spell good news for pairs throughout Michigan who lived...
Month: March 2012
Battle for visitation and child custody ends with a name change
However, Dell sued Lakshmi after the paternity test proved him to be the father. The court recently granted him more custody and visitation rights than he had entered prior to the ruling, which was more restrictive. In addition, the court decided the daughter will...
Unique punishments for parents who fail to pay child support
Under Michigan law, child support payment amounts are determined by a formula. The formula takes into account income of both parents and custody arrangements. Even though many parents may disagree with the amount or the responsibility of child support payments, it is...
Determining custody of the family pet in Michigan
Experts are saying that increasingly, spouses who are divorcing are fighting over who will retain custody of the family pet. In many Michigan divorces, a shared pet is thought of as a child so the emotional toll of splitting custody is quite significant. In Michigan,...
Tips for helping children through divorce
Michigan residents know that divorce that involves children is often a difficult and demanding process for an entire family. Sharing child custody is a challenge that requires a dedicated co-parenting approach. Children, regardless of their age, can be deeply affected...