Child custody issues can be complex, as many divorced Michigan parents can attest. So naturally, it takes something just as complex — such as physics — to solve one of life’s most challenging dilemmas: How can a man with children from two ex-wives and his current girlfriend with one child find a weekend where all the children would be together…
A Wayne County judge is still being sued after a federal judge refused to dismiss the case against her. The Wayne County judge allegedly signed many blank orders for child removal, which were then filled out and used by other authorities at their discretion. The federal judge indicated that signing such orders ahead of time clearly violates a parent’s right…
In divorce, it is often necessary to make difficult compromises. When these compromises happen in the area of child custody and a parent feels the court has not considered their child’s best interests, it can be tempting to take matters into one’s own hands. However, interference with child custody or visitation can result in charges of contempt of court or…
When Michigan passed the Medical Marijuana Act, it opened the doors for many to receive an alternative form of treatment for ailments. However, it also created a possible issue with state agencies whose role it is to protect children. When Child Protective Services feels there is an issue in a home, they have the legal authority to remove the child…
Potentially setting a precedent for hundreds of similar cases, the Michigan Court of Appeals recently decided that a woman may not sue her former same-sex partner for parental or visitation rights as she is not related to the child by blood. The couple was married in Canada before moving to Michigan, where they separated in 2009. The child was conceived…
Divorce is difficult on all parties involved, but especially on children. Kids are usually very confused, angry and hurt. Their emotions are raging and they can often feel as though they may have caused the divorce. Once the divorce is over, these emotions don’t simply go away. You, as a divorced parent, may find it a little easier to move…
A 50-year-old Michigan man who allegedly fled with his three children has been detained after police officers discovered them at the end of a 12-hour search. The man currently faces domestic violence charges for forcing his wife out of their car and allegedly abducting the couple’s children. The man reportedly hid in northern Michigan near the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Police…
Family courts in Michigan are compelled to act in a child’s best interests in cases regarding child custody, visitation rights and parenting plans, but they do not always consider the child’s relationship with his or her siblings. This can make the stress of divorce even harder to deal with for children who rely on siblings for emotional support. This can…
The end of summer and the beginning of a new school year can be scary and nerve-wracking for many Michigan children, but it can be equally stressful for divorced parents who must balance their children’s educational needs with their own potentially difficult relationship. However, parents who are able to put aside their differences and openly communicate can ensure their child’s…
Divorce can be intensely difficult, even years after it is finalized. Residual tension and bitterness over the terms of the divorce can make it difficult for former spouses to associate on cordial terms. However, doing so becomes crucial when those parties share custody of a child. Failing to exercise appropriate coparenting techniques can have debilitating effects on a child’s emotional…