Divorce

Tax season is upon us, and for parents in Grand Rapids who divorced in 2019, filing their taxes in 2020 may be very different than it had in years past. Child custody and other divorce legal issues can change the way a parent who has gone through a divorce files the...

It is not unusual for people to take out student loans to finance their college education. However, one’s college years are a time of growth and many in Grand Rapids may find that while they are in college or afterwards, they fall in love and get married. Marriage...

Early warning signs of parental alienation might include things like: Exclusionary requests by the child (don’t come to my baseball games) Oppositional or oppositional-defiant disorder in a child that previously demonstrated none or minimal symptoms Shut out or...

The Revocation of Paternity Act (RPA) allows certain parties to challenge paternity in various situations. The motion must be filed within one year of completing the Acknowledgment of Parentage form or within three years of the child’s birth. Besides the acknowledged...

Co-parenting with an ex is hard enough without your former spouse badmouthing you in front of the kids. As PsyCare explains, some divorcees alienate their children from the other parent by openly criticizing them. This not only fuels frustration and resent, but it can...

Divorce is never easy. Handling the administrative tasks, relocating to a new home, and negotiating the terms of the divorce can be exhausting. Although divorce is emotionally challenging, it is important to remember that ending a marriage is a legal process. A small...

Even amicable divorces can lead to arguments, and the discord does not necessarily stop after the divorce finalizes. Often, disputes arise when parents cannot meet the demands of the parenting schedule. Michigan Courts provide extensive advice and even a template for...

Getting divorced is a difficult and life-altering decision. Parting ways with a spouse is never easy, but it often leads to healthy and positive changes for both parties.   There are several signs that indicate a marriage is heading for divorce, but each relationship...

Ex-Parte Orders are sought from the Judge in emergency type situations and the opposing party has no notice of the request and no opportunity to be heard. The party seeking the Ex-Parte Order must set forth an Affidavit of facts showing that irreparable injury, loss,...