Tag: Parenting
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How do I Prove This Baby is Really Mine in Michigan? (pt 3)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us for the final wrap up on this discussion about paternity and how you can establish paternity for your baby in Michigan. In the previous two articles we looked at the benefits of establishing paternity, and the first of three methods for achieving it. In wrapping this up we’re…
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How do I Prove This Baby is Really Mine in Michigan? (pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for this ongoing discussion about paternity, and how to establish it in Michigan. In the previous article we talked a little about why it’s important to establish paternity, and what the protocol is when you’re married, versus not married. Next up we’d like to discuss the different…
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How do I Prove This Baby is Really Mine in Michigan? (Pt 1)
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…
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Why Your Kids’ Teacher Needs to Know About Your Divorce!
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…
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Divorce With a Newborn Baby: What Do I Do? (Pt 3)
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…
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Divorce With a Newborn Baby: What Do I Do? (Pt 2)
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…
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Divorce With a Newborn Baby: What Do I Do? (Pt 1)
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…
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I’ve Got Joint Custody But My Ex Is a Terrible Parent! (Pt. 3)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us for the wrap up on this subject on how to handle differing parenting styles that cause conflict after divorce. As we’ve explained in the previous two articles, Michigan family courts prefer to assign joint physical custody where possible, and this can cause conflict when parent don’t agree…
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I’ve Got Joint Custody But My Ex Is a Terrible Parent! (Pt. 2)
Welcome back to this discussion on what to do when you and your ex can’t agree on how to parent your kids after the divorce. As we explained in the previous article, there’s a difference between joint physical custody and joint legal custody. Which can mean that even Michigan parents who have primary custody…
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I’ve Got Joint Custody But My Ex Is a Terrible Parent! (Pt. 1)
It’s incredibly frustrating, isn’t it? You work soooo hard to be a good parent, to make sure that your kids go to bed on time, eat nutritious food, and get good grades in school. You even stay on top of their manners, working to ensure that your kids are respectful and polite. And then…