A Michigan man says he and his ex-wife did not abuse their 2-year-old daughter, who police discovered unconscious at her mother's home. He and his ex-wife had their parental rights temporarily stripped following the incident, but the man says he is dedicated to...
Month: April 2013
Month: April 2013
The importance of responsible parenting for divorced fathers
Being a parent can be hard regardless of one's marital status, but it is often particularly difficult for people who have gone through the breakup of a marriage. For Michigan parents trying to balance their careers, newly single social lives, and the needs of their...
Experts say courts improperly handle custody disputes
Michigan family courts do not make child custody decisions based on a strict set of rules, allowing judges to exercise discretion regarding whether divorcing spouses are fit parents. This system is designed to allow flexibility and to represent the best interests of...
Michigan County to target noncustodial parents’ cars
Michigan's Ottawa County has collected $17,000 with a program aimed at pushing noncustodial parents to make timely child support payments by targeting their vehicles, an initiative that has attracted the attention of other Michigan communities seeking ways to deal...