On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Nov 2, 2020 | Child Custody
When considering the cost of divorce, many people only focus on the financial side. The truth is, divorce can also come with a vast emotional price. The way you handle things can make a big difference. Avoid the blame game Unlike some states, you do not need to prove...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Oct 11, 2020 | Child Custody
Figuring out child custody arrangements can be one of the biggest challenges in a divorce. To make the process go as smoothly as possible, Michigan parents should keep a few guidelines in mind to ensure that they’re acting in their children’s best...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Sep 30, 2020 | Child Custody
If you’re divorcing when your children are still very young, you may be thinking most about preserving your parenting time and protecting your relationship with them. Those are both very important things to concentrate on when you’re writing your parenting plan...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Aug 24, 2020 | Child Custody
Michigan parents who are going through a separation or divorce are likely to encounter some challenges if they and their exes are sharing child custody. Likewise, splitting time between parents is a difficult change for children, especially younger ones. For parents...
On behalf of The Smith Law Offices, P.C. | Jul 23, 2020 | Child Custody
Divorced parents in Michigan and across the U.S. sometimes need to make special child custody agreements when they live in different cities or states. A long-distance custody agreement can help to allow an absent parent to maintain a positive relationship with a...
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...
