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Options if a Child Support Modification Request Is Denied

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Aug 17, 2021 | Child Support, modifications

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 paying support. Regardless, it is important to understand that not every case yields the…

How Can I Change a Custody Arrangement?

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Nov 15, 2020 | Child Custody, modifications

Once the divorce is final, the ex-spouses are free to move on with dreams of a new life, new relationships, and often new locations. According to the Census Bureau, most Americans move 12 times during their adult lives, and many of the re-locations happen before the age of 40. When children are involved, the parents usually wish to keep some…

Working Together to Fix Divorce Mistakes

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | May 18, 2019 | modifications

Emotions often play a large part in the initial formation of divorce agreements. Sometimes, the parties involved in these negotiations and court proceedings seem to be unable to abandon an adversarial stance. At the Law Offices of Lisa Stern, we understand that it sometimes takes some time after the divorce is finalized for people to realize that some of the…

Can I Change the Alimony I Pay or Receive in Michigan?

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Apr 8, 2019 | modifications

Alimony, or spousal support, is a confusing and often controversial topic for residents of Michigan and elsewhere. If you are the one who receives alimony, you may wonder if you can have the amount increased. Along the same lines, if you are the paying ex, you may wish to have the amount you pay reduced or eliminated. The answers to…

Ways to prepare for child support modification

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Nov 14, 2018 | modifications

It can be a crushing blow to receive a pink slip in Michigan, and even more so while you are paying child support to a divorced spouse. With your major source of income gone until you find a new job, you may have to seek a modification in your child support agreement. But to do so, you should establish your…

Making child custody modifications

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | May 28, 2018 | modifications

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,…

Nothing lasts forever, not even divorce judgements

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Apr 20, 2018 | modifications

Anyone who has been divorced in Michigan can attest to the fact that the agreements condoned by the court often seem final. However, these judgments are made to fit the exigencies of a specific situation and might be changed if the circumstances shift enough to make a change necessary. One is an appeal, which challenges the entire decision. The other…

When can child support be modified in a divorce?

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Mar 10, 2017 | modifications

Once the judge finalizes the child support order in a divorce settlement, the order is not set in stone. In some cases, the judge may be able to reassess your case and change the amount of child support due each month. At the Law Offices of Lisa Stern, we know that changes in life occur, and that modification of a…

Factors considered when seeking parental relocation

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Jan 27, 2017 | modifications

Once a parenting plan is issued in a divorce settlement, there may come a time when the terms of the plan are no longer feasible for the parents. Changes in life circumstances occur, and in some situations, it may require the parenting plan and/or divorce settlement to be modified by the court. When either parent moves a significant distance from…

How to modify a child support order in Michigan

On Behalf of Lisa D. Stern | Dec 30, 2016 | modifications

If you decide to file for divorce, your children could suffer certain emotional and financial changes that can affect their lives in many ways. As a way to reduce the financial deficits that children may experience, the court may order the non-custodial parent to pay child support to the custodial parent. Both parents are financially responsible for supporting their children…

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