Where your child should be is specified in your custody and parenting time order. It specifies which days of the week your child must be with your ex-spouse. The moment suddenly arrives when your child flatly says no to you. My child doesn’t want to stay with my ex. What can I do? It’s possible that you live in a more relaxed setting at home. Your ex-spouse runs the household like a police state. When you got divorced, you gave … Read More →

You meet someone. You fell in love. You signed a prenup. You exchange vows. After that, you get divorced. You ask yourself: How will a signed prenup affect my Michigan divorce? What part does the prenuptial agreement have in the current divorce process? What background would the information in the prenuptial agreement give your divorce? There are no absolutes when it comes to the enforcement of prenuptial agreements in Michigan. Contrary to what you might see in movies or on … Read More →

Can I pay my attorney fees after the divorce is finalized? It all comes down to the contract that governs the client-attorney relationship. A meeting of the minds. It’s acceptable if your divorce lawyer consents to be compensated after the divorce is finalized. You need to realize that this is rarely how things work. Click here to watch the video Can I Pay My Attorney Fees After the Divorce Is Finalized? – Michigan Law Your attorney may occasionally lack the … Read More →

Do I have to pay child support if I sign off on my parenting time? In Michigan, many inquiries and doubts remain regarding this question. The calls may be alluding to the desire to lower child support. A notion of avoiding child support. A notion of not paying child support by having no overnights or parenting time. Child support in Michigan is calculated using a formula. Click here to watch the video Do I Have to Pay Child Support if … Read More →

The impact of domestic violence on child custody is misunderstood. There may have been past domestic violence. Your spouse may be violent toward your uncle. May be violent towards you. Does a domestic violence charge give you automatic child custody? Click here to watch the video If My Ex Has Domestic Violence Charge, Will I Get Custody Automatically?- Michigan Law Child custody will not necessarily change if domestic abuse is present. So, the response is no. You won’t necessarily get … Read More →

There will be a time when people will be unwell. Your child may become ill. It could happen soon after returning from vacation. It’s so predictable almost. Can a parent cancel visitation if a child is sick? When a child sneezes, a parent may take them to the emergency room. Others may advise the child to shrug it off or get some sleep. Different parents handle sick children in different ways. Click here to watch the video Can a Parent … Read More →

You’ve planned a visitation perfectly. While you are still waiting for your ex-spouse, someone else arrives to pick up your child. Can I release my kids to anyone else besides the other parent?  In this circumstance, you must be wise. Try to approach every situation as though a judge were directing you to arrange the visitation. Click here to watch the video Can I Release My Kids to Anyone Else Besides the Other Parent – Michigan Law You must devise … Read More →

Can I claim the child support I pay on my taxes? This is a query that frequently arises in Michigan during consultations. A person is eligible for a tax deduction for child support in the context of family law. Is a custodial parent eligible for a tax deduction? Or does the non-custodial parent who is making support payments get the deduction? Click here to watch the video Can I Claim the Child Support I Pay On My Taxes – Michigan … Read More →