Blog Posts in 2019

Understanding Holiday Parenting Time in Michigan

In Michigan, family courts believe a strong relationship with both parents is in a child’s best interests, whenever possible. As such, noncustodial parents are generally granted reasonable rights of parenting time. If you and your co-parent cannot work out an arrangement, however, the court has a standard holiday schedule that allows both parents to spend time with the children on special ...

Am I Entitled to Alimony?

Contrary to what many believe, alimony is not guaranteed in a divorce. Alimony is designed to help the spouse with substantially less income maintain a lifestyle similar to what was enjoyed during the marriage. In some cases, the court expects the supported spouse who to eventually become self-sufficient. In other cases, it is not reasonably possible for a supported spouse to become ...

4 Common Reasons for Divorce

Divorce is incredibly common in the United States and nearly half of all marriages end in permanent separation or divorce. Of course, divorce is not new to American society, but it has become increasingly common within the past five decades, particularly due to changes in divorce law that made it easier for couples to dissolve their marriage. Although many marriages cannot stand the test of time, ...

At What Age Can a Child Choose Who to Live With?

At What Age Can a Child Choose Who to Live With? The opinions of children do not carry a lot of weight in determining which parent obtains custody. Depending on the age and maturity of your children, a judge may consider their opinions, but your children cannot ultimately decide where they will live until they are 17. When a Child’s Opinion Matters Child custody is based on the best interests of ...