Archive | Parenting After Divorce

  Whether your spouse or partner has recently had a baby, you’re expecting a baby in the near future, or you’ve just discovered that you might be a father, establishing paternity is a very important step. So what does that involve for Michigan dads, and what would you have to do to prove that this […]

  The last few weeks have been hectic for parents all over Michigan, as children return to school – starting new grades, enrolling in new sports, and making new friends. But while the start of a new school year can be an exciting time for many kids, so those whose families recently began the divorce […]

  Welcome back. So far in this series on divorce with a newborn baby, we’ve discussed the challenges divorcing parents face when it comes to custody and child support. However, in this last installment we’d like to address an issue that’s unique to the parents of many newborns – breastfeeding.   Not every mom chooses […]

  Welcome back to our chat about divorce, and how parenting a newborn during the split can mean unique challenges for a divorcing couple. As we discussed in the previous article, child custody is an important issue, and you should make a point to see an experienced family law attorney as soon as possible. to […]

  Newborn babies are so cute! They’re soft, and sweet, and snuggly. Which is just as well… because they’re also a LOT of work! Parents of newborns are usually stressed out and sleep-deprived and seriously hormonal – all of which can make married life very challenging.   And if your marriage was already struggling, then […]

  There are more than one million new children every year whose lives are affected by divorce. And in many of those cases, the parents are caught up in litigation for years, trying to figure out the best custody and visitation schedules.   These conflicts take a toll on the lives of the children, with […]

  Therapy is tough. In order for therapy to be successful, the person participating needs to be open to talking about uncomfortable subjects, feeling vulnerable, and displaying very personal emotions. It’s hard, even for adults, and so it can feel practically impossible for kids. Especially when they can’t see the long-term benefits, and it feels […]

  Life is unpredictable. It’s full of unexpected twists and turns, and if you’re a parent this is even more true! However, divorce tends to rock the boat more than usual, and this is never more true than when it comes to children. So what can you do to keep the drama to a minimum? […]

  With the divorce rate as high as it is, there are a huge number of children out there who come from homes with divorced parents. Many, if not most of them, are fine. They may struggle with relationships more than children who grew up in intact families, and they may be more likely to […]