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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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