Michigan Family Law Blog
What is effective co-parent communication?
Co-parenting is very popular in the modern court room. It used to be that children of divorce most commonly ended up in the sole custody of the mother, but that is no longer the case. Co-parenting, when done right, has been shown to give a myriad of benefits for the...
How do you change child custody in Michigan?
You cannot just walk into court and request a change in custody in Michigan. The process can be complicated, and it involves several steps. So, who can ask for a legal custody change and receive it? You can receive it if you believe that you should have some of the...
Why should you remain civil about your divorce to children?
In the case of children and divorce, despite what you are going through, you must remain the role model and the parent. Every action that you and your spouse take, your children monitor. This means that if you are petty towards your former spouse, it is likely that...
Are you headed for a gray divorce?
Observers have noticed a new divorce phenomenon in recent years: the rise in gray divorce. An article in Kiplinger explains that “gray divorce” represents the nickname given to divorces wherein at least one of the spouses is 50+ years old. Statistics bear out the fact...
Are you well-prepared for divorce?
You may experience a vast variety of emotions when you think about divorcing your spouse, but it is a reality that you have to face. That said, it is best that you not face the reality unprepared. To help expedite the divorce process so that you can move on to the...
How to file for child custody in Michigan
A divorce is among worst experiences couples go through, especially, if they already have children. However, if it happens, both parties should ensure the separation does not interfere with the parental care their children deserve. Therefore, parents have equal rights...
Establishing child custody in Michigan: The basics
Child custody is a broad topic that only legal minds can fully interpret. Every custody case is unique, depending on the couple and what the law provides. In Michigan, the law covers child custody under the equitable parent doctrine. However, custody matters are...
DUI penalties in Michigan
Michigan's Impaired Driving Law establishes significant penalties for drivers caught behind the wheel while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. You can receive a DUI with blood alcohol content of over 0.08% or higher than 0.02% if you are younger than 21. Before...
Child dies in crash, father faces drunk driving charges
There is perhaps no worse experience a parent can go through than the loss of a child. Prosecutors in Macomb County, Michigan, acknowledge the pain of a father whose alleged drunk driving caused a crash that killed his 7-year-old son. Nevertheless, they have proceeded...
How do you handle holiday season changes with your children?
Changing or losing holiday traditions with your children in Michigan for the first time since your divorce may seem almost as though you have suffered the death of a loved one. If you are used to having loud, exciting and memorable holiday celebrations and now you are...
