With the current emphasis on the value of fatherhood, more and more fathers are taking active roles in the day-to-day lives of their children. We see that trend all over Michigan. Traditional family structures and gender roles are being abandoned in favor of more equality between spouses in a family. More women are in […]
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Jail Calls in Domestic Abuse Cases: How Children Are Affected
For many people who are not familiar with domestic violence, they tend to assume that once the abuser has been arrested, the problem goes away. In truth, many abusers continue to dominate, manipulate, and frighten their victims, even while they are behind bars, by way of the jail telephone. How is that possible, you […]
Establishing Paternity in Michigan: What You Need To Know 3
Welcome back and thanks for joining us as we wrap up the subject of paternity in Michigan. In the previous articles we talked about how Michigan law defines paternity, and started looking at how it is established. Moving on, we’re going to look at the final method of legal establishment, and discuss why a […]
Establishing Paternity in Michigan: What You Need To Know 2
In the previous segment we looked at what Michigan law defines as “paternity”, and what the purpose is of the Michigan Paternity Act. In this segment we are going to look at the different ways that legal fatherhood can be established in the eyes of the court. How paternity is established: Paternity, if […]
Establishing Paternity in Michigan: What You Need To Know 1
Establishing paternity isn’t a subject that comes up for the average married couple expecting a baby. If a child is born or conceived during a marriage, the law automatically presumes that the husband is the biological father of the child, and grants him legal rights as a father. However, in cases where […]
Modern-Day Motherhood: The Evolution of Parenting
There was a time in the not too distant past when the word “mother” conjured up an image of a smiling woman, posed beside her husband and two well-scrubbed kids. But while those mothers still exist, they are no longer the standard of motherhood as we know it. Times are changing, for better or […]
Top 10 Ways To Make Divorce Less Stressful For Your Children 2
Thanks for joining us again. In the previous article we discussed how divorce can be very stressful for children. We also talked about the first five things on our list of ways that parents can make the process easier for their children. Moving forward, we would like to take a look at the last […]
Top 10 Ways To Make Divorce Less Stressful For Your Children 1
Divorce is stressful for everyone involved, but children are often hit hardest during and after the process. In part, this is because they have no choice in the matter and are often caught up in the drama of their parent’s crumbling relationship. They have few, if any choices, and sometimes even get used as […]
For Your Information: Types Of Child Custody Available
While most people are familiar with the term “custody“, as in, “I have custody of my daughter” or “my ex is suing for custody of the kids”, not everyone is aware of just how many forms custody can take. Another factor that confuses people is that custody means different things in different U.S. states, […]
Co-parenting After An Affair: If They Can, Then You Can!
It’s been said that, while fame certainly has it’s benefits, living life in the public eye can be far more stressful than living a life where your privacy isn’t compromised every day in a host of different areas. Issues like extramarital affairs, divorces and co-parenting are stressful enough already, without everyone feeling the need […]
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