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MI Court of Appeals affirms constitutionality of MI Grandparenting Time Statute

MI Grandparents don't need a expert to establish by clear and convincing evidence that denying grandparenting time creates a substantial risk of harm to the grandchild.

DEFINITIONS REGARDING PARENTING AND CUSTODY

Overview of Parenting and Custody

Why You Shouldn't Modify Child Support Without Going to Court

A warning about changing child support, even when both parents agree, without getting an updated Court order

What Happens to Child Support When Your Child Graduates?

A review of how to handle your child support obligation when your child graduates

Preparing for Divorce - Child Custody Issues

The first part of five-part series about preparing for the major aspects of divorce, including child custody, child support and financial accounts. Part Two of the Series focuses on gathering evidence to prepare for the custody issues in a divorce case.

Preparing for Divorce - Financial Accounts

Part three of a five-part series about preparing for the major aspects of divorce, including child custody, child support and financial accounts. Part Three focuses on gathering evidence regarding all of you and your spouse's financial accounts in preparation for divorce.

Preparing for Divorce

The first part of five-part series about preparing for the major aspects of divorce, including child custody, child support and financial accounts. The series includes important steps to take before proceeding with a divorce case.

Understanding Your Options In DIvorce

If you are considering filing for divorce, you may be confused by some of the terminology, specifically with respect to the different divorce proceedings. Here's a quick guide to help you sort out some of your options.

How to Improve Your Credit Score After Divorce

Typically, one spouse is in charge of paying the household bills. What happens when you find out he wasn't? Or you find out that she had way more credit cards than you thought and they are maxed out? Get your financial life in order after the divorce by following these tips!

Pet custody - who gets Tucker in the divorce?

If you are like most pet owners, your four-legged children mean as much to you as other people’s two-legged children. If you are married with pets, and the marriage ends in divorce, who gets custody? How do you decide? What do you do if you can’t agree?

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