Some couples divorce when their children are quite young, so the main custody concerns are ensuring adequate parental access and an appropriate share of child care responsibility, even if that responsibility is primarily financial. When your children are older, there...
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Child Custody
Key factors considered during a child custody case
One of the most contentious issues in divorce proceedings is settling matters related to child custody. While property interests and issues of support can take up much of the procedure, the best interests of the child will generally be the top priority of all...
My ex is violating a custody order: What do I do?
Divorce is one of the most stressful life events anyone can ever go through. During the divorce process, some couples step up to the plate, set aside their differences and work towards ensuring that their children receive the best parenting possible. However, it is...
It may be time to seek a modification of the custody orders
Usually, the courts determine child custody cases based on the child's best interests. It means that the child's well-being and safety take priority no matter the parent's opinions on how things should go regarding custody. However, circumstances may later change,...
3 types of child visitation
It is generally in the best interests of a child that both parents are involved in their upbringing. However, following a divorce, the family structure may change, but that does not mean that either parent is entirely secluded from discharging their parental...
Understanding the distinction between different types of custody
Divorce is a complicated process but is often more complicated for couples with children. The main hurdle that these couples face is determining who will get custody of the kids. One reason this can be difficult is because most people are not familiar with the...
Addressing long-distance parenting in custody and visitation
After a Michigan couple parts ways, child custody and visitation can be one of the most contentious issues they will deal with. To make these situations more complicated, the parents might live far apart making it harder to navigate custody and visitation. Whether the...
How domestic violence can impact child custody
It is an unfortunate fact that domestic violence, which can include physical, verbal and emotional abuse, affects many Grand Rapids families. Oftentimes, it is domestic violence that leads to a divorce or a breakup, meaning that the couple will have to either agree on...
Joint legal and physical custody is possible post-divorce
Many divorced parents in Michigan struggle with the concept of sharing custody with their ex, as it can feel like they are not as involved in their child’s life as they were during the marriage. However, this does not have to be the case. Nowadays, many Michigan...
8 custody violations that have serious consequences
Thousands of parents across Michigan have custody and visitation orders with which they must comply. These orders dictate what a parent can and cannot do, where a child lives and what the parenting time schedule looks like. It is crucial that parents comply with these...