Many Michigan parents have recently parted ways. When a family experiences the life changes that such decisions bring, there is a season of “firsts” that unfolds throughout the year. For those who divorce during late winter or spring, this will be the first summer...

Child Custody
Physical child custody versus legal child custody
Parents in Michigan typically only want what is best for their children. When parents divorce, child custody is often one of the most challenging things to figure out and agree upon. Although a variety of child custody arrangements are possible, it can be broken down...
Understanding the nesting trend for divorcing parents
Child custody arrangements can be a fickle subject when it comes to divorce. Many parents are eager to find an arrangement that minimizes the impact on shared kids while also maximizing their ability to bond and maintain a relationship with their children. One option...
Overlooked benefits of a joint child custody arrangement
Most Michigan residents would agree that raising children is easier when both parents are involved. Numerous studies have shown that children benefit the most when both parents are in their lives, which is a big reason why joint custody is very popular these days....
Creating fair and flexible joint child custody schedules
When parents in Michigan decide to split up, a major area of concern is almost always what type of custody arrangement will work best for their situation. Sometimes, both parents want sole custody, causing a lengthy child custody battle. These days, though, it seems...
Do these things to avoid a lengthy child custody battle
When parents in Michigan divorce, it is fairly common for both parents to want primary custody of the children. Unfortunately, this type of scenario may set the stage for a lengthy and contentious child custody battle. When it comes down to it, a long and expensive...
What does healthy and successful co-parenting look like?
All children deserve to have two loving and dedicated parents. Numerous studies have proven that children benefit the most when both parents are present and involved in their lives. This is a big reason why co-parenting, or shared parenting, is quickly becoming the...
A few ways to prepare for a child custody hearing
Although parents separate for any number of reasons, the safety and well-being of their children is a concern that is shared. Child custody is usually the top priority for most parents in Michigan who divorce. However, parents are sometimes unable to come to an...
Why co-parenting is a great custody arrangement
It’s often said that no two marriages are the same. Likewise, marriages end for a number of reasons. However, for most parents who divorce, their top priority is the well-being of the children. According to recent studies, children benefit the most when both parents...
Preparing for a child custody family law proceeding
When couples wed, they often have dreams of growing old together and living happily ever after. These days, however, those dreams don’t always come to fruition. Statistically, depending on who you listen to, nearly half of all spouses in Michigan end up divorced. When...