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...
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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...
What Factors Determine a “Child’s Best Interests” in Michigan? Grand Rapids Divorce Attorney Explains
Divorce always comes with a multitude of life-changing decisions, but no matter carries more weight than child custody. Sometimes parents cannot agree on time-sharing, child support, and other custody matters. Divorce Signpost Meaning Custody Split Assets And Lawyers...
How Courts determine Custody in Michigan?
In Michigan there are 12 factors that the courts must use when deciding custody. These factors are known as the “best interest” factors of the child or children. Below are all the factors with a few sample questions that the Court might ask to help make a...