For many divorcing parents in Michigan who are sharing custody of their children, the custody agreement needs to address rules around not just out-of-state travel with the kids but travel outside the country. If you or your co-parent have family in Canada or abroad,...
When you have two kids and get a divorce, you might think that you want to keep them both on the same schedule. You may also feel that it would be more appropriate to put them on two different schedules. What you do for your children will depend on what they need to...
Some couples sign prenuptial agreements and therefore will have basic, straightforward divorces. They have already set terms and will have little to negotiate or litigate. Most couples will have to invest some time and consideration into how they divide their...
Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution that has the potential to be extremely helpful for you. It takes place in a private setting with a mediator. That mediator is not on anyone’s “side,” but rather there to help you and your spouse understand how you...
If there's one detail you should know about family law cases, it's often challenging for spouses or co-parents to reach agreements in such matters. This is often what brings these parties to see a mediator. Often, parties have tried and failed to amicably resolve...
If you want to change a custody order in Michigan, you can do so if you use the Motion Regarding Custody form. The court will need to evaluate the changes that you would like to make. For example, if you’re asking to increase your parenting time and to decrease the...
Not every divorce has to involve a bitter battle between former spouses. Some couples want to divorce amicably and avoid difficult divorce drama. If you and your spouse are ending your marriage and you want to keep your divorce civil, you may want to consider divorce...
Parents generally want to do the right thing for their children. That can include not divorcing despite not wanting to be married anymore. Some parents believe that it is better to wait until their children reach the age of 18 to divorce. This would give them a more...
As you and your spouse divide your property during your divorce, you will want to pay special attention to their retirement accounts. Your spouse may have been your household’s breadwinner, and these accounts are likely held in their name alone. Yet, they may have...
Family law orders regarding parenting time (child custody), child support and spousal support (alimony) aren't necessarily set in stone. Circumstances change, and what worked at the outset might not work months or years later. So how do you go about changing it? In...
