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Is Growing Up a Change of Circumstances? How Custody Orders Change as Children Age
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Co-Parenting During the Holidays
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Alimony Modifications Due to COVID-19
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Who Gets the Family Pet in a Michigan Divorce?
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Control the Controllable
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Changing Custody and Parenting Time
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Understanding Holiday Parenting Time in Michigan
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Am I Entitled to Alimony?
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4 Common Reasons for Divorce
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At What Age Can a Child Choose Who to Live With?
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What You Should Know About Gray Divorce
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Can I Get a Personal Protection Order?
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11
Feb
2022
Who Gets the Family Pet in a Michigan Divorce?
Who Gets the Family Pet in a Michigan Divorce? Americans love their pets! In the United States, pet owners spend on average $111 per month on their animals. When surveyed, 33% of young adult pet owners said taking care of their pets made them more responsible and better prepared for parenthood. Practicing parenting and preparing for adulthood by taking on the responsibility of caring for another ...
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20
Oct
2021
Co-Parenting During the Holidays
Co-Parenting During the Holidays If you and your spouse recently divorced, you might have some anxiety regarding how well you will navigate the holiday season with your children. The holidays can be hectic even under the most ideal circumstances, so it is understandable that you may face some difficulties in the aftermath of a split. Continue reading for some tips on how to get through it as ...
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30
Dec
2019
Changing Custody and Parenting Time
Custody and parenting time are designed to remain unchanged. But, the needs of your children will evolve and your circumstances might change so substantially that it warrants a change in your custody arrangement or parenting schedule. If you believe a modification is necessary, discuss it with your co-parent first. Reaching an agreement will save you a substantial amount of time and effort. ...
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20
Nov
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 ...
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12
Aug
2019
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 ...
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17
Jun
2019
Can I Get a Personal Protection Order?
A personal protection order (PPO) is a directive issued by a judge to stop an individual from committing domestic violence against you or otherwise harassing, harming, or stalking you. The PPO prohibits or restricts the other person from contacting you, following you, entering your home or office, hurting you, taking minor children from you, or purchasing or possessing a firearm. You can get a PPO ...
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11
Feb
2019
When Should I Consider Hiring a Family Law Attorney?
If you and your spouse can no longer make your marriage work, chances are you are now pondering over the logistics of what it will entail to get divorced. This means you are also likely wondering when or if you should hire a family law attorney to help you handle your case and all the many issues, including child custody, spousal support, and property division, involved. The short answer to this ...
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