Michigan courts try to be fair to all parties in cases that involve parents and their children. For example, when making child support decisions, the court looks at all of the facts and circumstances involved in the case and makes a determination based on such. As the...
Year: 2012
Grandparents taking over child custody where necessary
In instances of divorce, child custody is one of the main issues that must be decided. When it comes to child custody, Michigan family law courts look to ensure that the child is placed in a situation where the child will thrive emotionally and physically. To do this,...
Rodman facing jail time for child support back pay owed
As many Michigan residents know, it is crucial to make consistent and timely child support payments if one is so obligated. These payments are court mandated and must be paid no matter the circumstances. If one is unable to make his or her child support payments due...
Length of marriage has no bearing on divorce
Couples who have been married for a long time still can get divorced. No matter the length of time that a couple has been together, this amount of time cannot stave off a divorce if the married couple is not doing well. Marriage is difficult and takes a lot of work....
Proposed legislation to protect children from sex offender parents
Michigan couples understand the complexities and emotions involved in a divorce or a separation, especially when children are involved. Child custody issues not only involve the interests of both parents, but those of the child. Continuing a relationship with a child...
Famous or not, child custody is the same in the eyes of the court
Child custody cases can affect all walks of life in a variety of ways. But, whether one is a famous, well-known actor or simply an average Joe, when dealing with child custody issues, the same rules apply to all. The courts do not take into account someone's status in...
Families and tax payers suffer when child support isn’t paid
In Michigan, child support is mandated by the courts to ensure that a children are cared for financially. The court looks at all the circumstances surrounding the child support order so that the amount that the court decides on is adequate for the care of the child....
Michigan bill would deter international child custody battles
When a couple decides to divorce, there are many issues and disagreements that may potentially arise. One of the most common battles in divorce proceedings concerns child custody. Even when couples have managed to come to an amicable agreement on all other terms of...
Divorce on the rise as Michigan economy recovers
The economic recession of recent years has had repercussions in virtually every aspect of Michiganders' lives - homes have gone into foreclosure, jobs have been lost and communities changed forever. Dreams have been put on hold, from college to family vacations and...
Michigan parents will find no way around paying child support
Paying child support is not optional. Child support payments have to be paid and they have to be paid in a timely fashion. The child support money a court requires a parent to pay goes to the financial well-being of the child of parents who are no longer together....