On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Jun 30, 2020 | Blog, Child Custody, Divorce
The stress of a divorce can have repercussions in a number of different areas of a person’s life, including the workplace. There are steps people in Michigan can take to reduce the effects that it has on their career. Socializing after separating First, people...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Apr 28, 2020 | Child Custody
If you are going through a difficult divorce with your ex and you have children, you may be thinking about ways to avoid co-parenting. The most common custody situation in the aftermath of divorce is joint custody, where both parents share both physical and legal...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Mar 10, 2020 | Child Custody
When you share a child with someone and you and that person no longer have a romantic relationship, you may need to determine who is going to care for your shared child and when. While, in some cases, people in your shoes can come up with custody arrangements without...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Feb 21, 2020 | Child Custody
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...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Feb 18, 2020 | Child Custody
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...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Jan 29, 2020 | Child Custody
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...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Jan 27, 2020 | Child Custody
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...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Jan 9, 2020 | Child Custody
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...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 3, 2019 | Child Custody
Men are often distraught to learn that they can become financially responsible for a child even when that child is not biologically their own. In 2014, AJC shared the story of one man in Michigan who owed about $30,000 in back child support. Even though DNA tests...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Dec 2, 2019 | Child Custody, Family Law
In 2017, FOX17 News reported on the heated debates sparked by House Bill 4691. Also known as the Shared Parenting Bill, if passed into law, it would make 50/50 joint custody automatic between parents in Michigan. Many people believe a bill like this may put an end to...
