Whether you are just beginning the divorce process or you have already filed your paperwork, you may be interested to know the significant benefits of mediation, especially when it comes to arranging child custody and creating a parenting plan. When you and your spouse decide to part ways, you must continue a relationship with one another when co-parenting your children.…
There is no question that couples of all ages are filing for divorce at a rapid rate. In fact, nearly half of all marriages in Michigan and across the country end in divorce, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, the number of people over the age of 50 who are terminating their marriage is especially high,…
With the holidays quickly approaching, many people are organizing plans with their families. For families of divorce, however, things may get a little complicated when it comes to sharing kids during this busy time of year. Fortunately, there are some things you can do to make the holidays fun, festive and stress free for you and your kids. Before you…
Whether you are the custodial or non-custodial parent in a divorce case, you may be ordered to pay child support as part of the divorce settlement. In Michigan, the court generally orders the non-custodial parent to pay a set child support amount. This amount is generally calculated using a basic formula that takes into account both parents’ income, the living…
Although a couple may present themselves to the public as being happy partners and parents, no one knows exactly what is going on behind the scenes. Power couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have been together for nearly 12 years and seemed to be going strong. However, reports of Angelina filing for divorce from Brad have many people talking. The…
When a couple files for divorce in Michigan, emotions can run high. In some cases, the divorcing couple may be unable to agree on the terms of the settlement without going through court litigation. Some couples, on the other hand, may find it beneficial to create the details of their own divorce settlement through mediation negotiations. At the Law Offices…
Before a divorce can be finalized in the state of Michigan, the couple or a court-appointed judge must create the divorce settlement. While the terms of the settlement may be applicable to you and your spouse’s lives at the time the divorce is finalized, things change. At the Law Offices of Lisa Stern, we know that there may come a…
Whether you have already filed for divorce in Michigan or you are in the primary stages of filing for divorce, the non-custodial parent will be ordered to pay child support for the children who are involved in the case. Child support is designed to bridge the financial gap that is often created during a divorce when parents separate and move…
When parents file for legal separation or divorce in Michigan, it is crucial that they work together in order to develop a parenting schedule that meets the specific needs of their children. Not only can a good visitation schedule help to ease the changes a child may experience when his or her parents separate, but it can support the developmental…
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