Many divorce settlements and parenting plans include clauses that restrict parents from transporting their shared children to certain distances without the permission of the other parent. This includes situations where one parent wishes to move to an area that places the parents farther away from one another, according to Michigan legislation. At the Law Offices of Lisa Stern, we understand…
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…
When Farmington Hills parents decide to terminate their marriage, the court may award sole physical custody or joint physical custody depending on the circumstances surrounding the case. Although parents may believe that they have the best interests of their children in mind when fighting for sole custody, it can be hard to discern what is really beneficial for the child.…
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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Today the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in favor of marriage equality. In making its decision, the Court used a four prong analysis in deciding this matter. 1. The first premise is that the right of personal choice regarding marriage is inherent in the concept of individual autonomy. The Court stated that “there is dignity in the bond…