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  • Should Michigan Reform Its Custody Laws?

      There is currently legislation underway in Michigan to change the existing custody laws. What’s that you say? Change Michigan’s custody laws? Well, isn’t that a good thing? After all, the Michigan Child Custody Act of 1970 is decades old. Surely it could use a revamp, right? Well, that depends on who you ask…  …

  • Can You Give Up Parental Rights to Your Child in Michigan?

    As family law attorneys that have represented thousands of clients over the decades, we get asked a lot of difficult questions. Occasionally, we are asked whether or not a parent can “sign off” on their parental rights to their child. This is often due to a parent wanting to avoid child support payments or parent…

  • How To Tell If Your Child Is Struggling With Your Divorce (Part 2)

      In the previous article we introduced the subject of how a parent could tell if their child is struggling with their divorce. Although children are often very adaptable and resilient, they sometimes have difficulty adapting to change that affects them emotionally and psychologically. And their suffering can sometimes go undetected.   In part one…

  • How To Tell If Your Child Is Struggling With Your Divorce (Part 1)

      Children are incredibly adaptable. Their willingness to embrace change and flexibility in the face of upheaval is often quite inspiring. However, just because they can “go with the flow” in many instances, doesn’t mean that a divorce isn’t going to present them with some serious challenges.   Another issue that parents need to keep…

  • Special Considerations For Special Needs Kids During Divorce. Part Two: Emotional Concerns

      As we discussed in part one of this article, caring for a child with special needs is already a job that requires an enormous amount of forbearance, love and tenacity. Consider then, if this task can take a lot out of a strong, intact family, how much more difficult it must be for a…

  • Special Considerations For Special Needs Kids During A Divorce. Part One: Financial Concerns

    Caring for a special needs child requires a phenomenal amount of patience and dedication, not to mention the added expenses incurred. Even the strongest families can, and do, struggle when faced with the care of a special needs child. Consider then, how much more stressful and overwhelming this situation can be for the parents of…

  • Planning Life Cycle Events With Your Ex After Divorce

      Regardless of your culture or beliefs, milestones in the lives of your children, while sometimes stressful, are usually a source of great pride and joy. Bar Mitzvahs, sweet sixteen parties, college graduations, and weddings are major events to be celebrated and enjoyed together as a family. For divorced couples, however,  these events can be…

  • The Emotional Stages Of Divorce

      The end of a marriage is a traumatic and emotionally turbulent time. This is often compounded by the fact that both partners are not always in the same place emotionally during the process. The initiator will often feel conflicting emotions, ranging from relief and sorrow to resentment and guilt. The receiver, on the other…

  • Marriage Alternatives – What Are Your Options? (Part Two)

      Welcome back. In the previous article we looked at the first two alternatives available to couples who choose not to get married. Sometimes this is because there doesn’t seem to be a good reason for the expense and stress of a wedding. Other times it’s because current divorce stats are so disheartening and people…

  • Marriage Alternatives – What Are Your Options? (Part One)

      There are a number of reasons for why people choose not to get married. Everything from “we just don’t see the point, it won’t change anything”, to “that’s a level of commitment that we’re just not ready for yet.” For some, it’s the fear of divorce that keeps them from saying ‘I do’. Regardless…