A promising job offer or relatives in another city can make a move feel unavoidable. When you share custody, though, relocation becomes a legal event rather than a personal choice. Michigan law may require the other parent's consent or judicial approval before you...
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Who pays for summer camps after divorce?
When summer break begins, the structured outline of routines disappears. Summer camps are often an essential way to keep kids engaged and active. However, for co-parents, it can create disagreements between scheduling and paying the bills. Summer camps can easily...
Can a prenup waive child custody rights?
You typically cannot waive child custody rights when creating a prenuptial agreement. You also cannot write it in such a way that you are guaranteed custody rights of your future children. As a general rule, prenuptial agreements should not address child custody at...
Can your child choose to live with your ex?
As you and your spouse move toward a divorce, you may find yourself worried about the time you are going to spend with your child. Maybe they have a closer relationship with your partner, or maybe they have even told you they would like to live with your ex after the...
The difference between co-parenting and parallel parenting
When parents divorce, one of the most important decisions they make is how to parent their children moving forward. Many people are familiar with the concept of co-parenting. However, there is also parallel parenting. In certain circumstances it may be a better choice...
Where should custody exchanges occur?
One of the reasons that sharing custody is so challenging for separated parents is that they must continue to see each other regularly. Despite the end of their relationship, they have an obligation to interact multiple times a week as they exchange custody of their...
What can you do to improve communication with your co-parent?
When you go through a divorce, you and your ex have several options to choose from when it comes to raising the children. One of these options is to co-parent, which means that you will need to be able to communicate effectively. Making that happen isn’t always easy,...
Creating the best summer custody plan for your family
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to the summer. For separated and divorced co-parents, this season often brings a chaotic custody shuffle between parents who are both working and trying to supervise their kids. It can be challenging to meet and manage...
What is first right of refusal in child custody?
Determining how to set up the parenting plan is one of the primary concerns when parents get divorced. There are many terms that may be included in that plan, so it’s critical that you understand each one. It may also be beneficial to learn some of the more common...
2 tips to help reduce stress while co-parenting
Parents who are going through a divorce can’t stop parenting their children just because their romantic relationship stopped. The emotions caused by the factors that ended the relationship can often cause stress, so it’s up to the adults to figure out how to reduce...