Michigan parents who are divorced may struggle with the child custody and visitation schedule, but there can be additional challenges if the parent is long-distance. However, there are plenty of things parents can do to help maintain the bond even if they see their children infrequently in person. For example, parents can maintain regular communication with postcards, unscheduled phone calls,…
With so many children in Michigan returning to class for a new school year this September, you might think that parents get something of a break after a hectic summer. However, we at the law office of Lisa Stern know that back-to-school time poses its challenges, especially if you are trying to co-parent with an ex-spouse. Some of the most…
Many Michigan families look forward to summer vacation but the summer months can sometimes be stressful for divorced parents. Many people may want to travel with their children and make fun memories. It is a good idea for parents to discuss summer vacation while school is still in session so they can make a plan that works for everyone. Because…
Michigan parents like you are often put into very precarious situations when dealing with child custody issues. It can get personal quickly when you end up in these battles, and the decisions you make can have a lasting impact on whether or not you are viewed favorably by a judge when it comes time to decide who will get the children.…
When you divorced your spouse, you entered into a parental agreement in good faith, promising to visit your children on a regular basis. However, unpredictable circumstances may be drawing you to another state, away from your children in Michigan. The mere fact of your relocation does not invalidate the visitation agreement, and you may wonder how you can continue to fulfill…
If you are a divorced Michigan parent whose foreign-born ex-spouse takes your children overseas for a visit and fails to return them, this obviously is a serious situation. Unfortunately, parental abduction represents a not uncommon phenomenon, and when the abduction is to a foreign country, it makes for an even more serious and complicated situation. Fortunately, the Hague Convention on…
As parents in Michigan like you grow and move on with your lives after a divorce, it’s very possible that the arrangements you initially set up will no longer work for your needs. Lisa Stern, Michigan Family Law Attorney, is here to explain how these arrangements can be changed after a divorce has already happened. In many cases, your life…
As a parent in Michigan who has just gone through a divorce, you’ve likely heard that custody matters are decided based on the child’s best interest. Lisa Stern, Michigan Family Law Attorney, is here to help explain exactly what that means. Michigan is a state which follows the “best interests of the child” when it comes to determining custody-related matters.…
As divorcing parents in Michigan, you’ve likely heard the term “in your child’s best interest” numerous times. Lisa Stern, family law attorney, is here to explain exactly what this term means and how it applies to you. Generally speaking, when someone refers to your child’s best interest in the context of a divorce, they’re talking about what will allow your…
Divorce can take on several different meanings, depending on the specific family situation. For those with children, deciding on a child custody plan can often become the biggest obstacle of the process. Sometimes, Michigan parents realize that an initial plan has not gone as smoothly as expected. When this is the case, a modification may be the next step. First,…