Deciding on a divorce is an emotional roller coaster ride. Relocating with a child after divorce is a different ride. You need court permission if moving more than 100 miles. The other parent might not agree to the move. You have to prove the move is good for the child. The court checks many things like schools and family support. Moving can change parenting time and custody rules. If the court says no, you cannot move. You may face legal … Read More →

Divorce can hurt your credit score if you don’t manage bills well. Joint accounts and shared debts can be tricky. If your ex-spouse misses payments, your score can drop. Legal fees might make you use credit cards or loans more. High balances and new debts can lower your score. Missed payments on joint accounts hurt both people. Splitting debts can be confusing without clear communication. If you can’t refinance, you stay tied to joint debts. Click here to watch the … Read More →

Dating after a breakup or divorce brings a happy and new color to life. It also brings shades of many challenges. Children make it even harder. Introducing a new partner too soon can upset children. Dating someone with a bad past causes problems. Moving often because of dating affects custody. A new partner causing fights hurts co-parenting. Living with a new partner before the divorce is final causes issues. Cheating alone doesn’t usually affect custody. It can if it harms … Read More →

When your ex breaks a court order, it creates many problems. It can mess up your life and your child’s life. You have to handle these issues to keep things fair. Ignoring the problem will make it worse. It can lead to repeated violations. These violations can cause bigger issues. The court’s orders are serious. Breaking them can have bad outcomes. Take action to protect your rights and your child’s well-being. Legal procedures help you keep things in order. Click … Read More →

Changing a custody agreement is a journey full of challenges. Parents might get new job schedules. They might have to move. They could have health problems. Children’s needs change as they grow. This affects the plan. Parents’ behavior can also lead to changes. This is true if there is neglect or unsafe actions. Disagreements about schools can make things worse. Health problems for the parent or child can make the plan tough to follow. Kids’ preferences change as they get … Read More →

Starting a new school year can be tough for parents and kids. Adjusting schedules is hard. Buying supplies can be stressful. Dealing with changes takes a lot of work. Talking with the other parent can cause problems. Last-minute needs are often stressful. Medical appointments add more pressure. Kids may feel nervous about new routines. Visiting the school helps, but it takes time. Keeping track of tasks can be overwhelming. Click here to watch the video on How to Coordinate a … Read More →

As if divorce is not difficult and painful enough now you have parental alienation to deal with. A parent attempts to instill dislike for the other parent in the child. This can confuse and hurt the child. The child may feel scared without reason. The child may feel angry without reason. They might refuse to visit the other parent. They could repeat mean things they’ve heard. The child may not feel bad about being rude. These actions hurt the relationship … Read More →

Inheritance and gifts can be a blessing but it brings its own share of challenges during divorce. Mixing inherited money with family money makes it shared property. Using inheritance for family expenses might divide it in a divorce. Adding your spouse’s name to inherited items makes them shared property. Courts decide if inheritance is separate or shared by how it was treated. Trusts can be tricky in divorces too. Revocable trusts made during the marriage can be shared property. Irrevocable … Read More →

Supervised parenting time can be hard for families. It causes stress and confusion. Scheduling visits is often tricky. Work and school make it tough. Hiring a professional supervisor costs a lot. Strict rules and short visits make it hard to bond. Unreliable supervisors can stop visits. Visits fail if a parent breaks court orders. These problems make supervised visits difficult. Click here to watch the video on Reasons to Deny Supervised Visitation You can make supervised visits easier. Ask the … Read More →

International divorce has many problems. Serving divorce papers in another country is hard. Different countries have different rules for divorce. Child custody is tricky if the children live in another country. Courts may have different ideas about what is best for the child. Dividing property in many countries is complicated. You might face problems with international laws. Michigan courts may not always have control over the case. This process can be stressful and confusing. Click here to watch the video … Read More →