One of the most frequent inquiries I receive are from potential clients who wish to seek legal guardianship of a child whose welfare is believed to be at risk. However, merely expressing concern that a child may not be safe is not, in and of itself, sufficient to create a minor guardianship. There are several […]
child support, children, custody, minor guardianshipMichigan’s Child Custody Act mandates that courts must make custody decisions in the child’s best interests. The Act goes on to describe the analysis the court must apply to determine the child’s best interests. I was recently reminded that staying focused on the child’s best interests (rather than that of the parents) can be emotionally […]
best interests, children, divorce, legal custody, primary custody, step-parentsSometimes I think I am the only person in the world who does not use Facebook. Well, actually I do have a Facebook page for my law practice, but I do not have one for personal use. I do not post personal news or photos, nor do I check out the Facebook pages of my […]
children, custody, divorce, divorce attorney, divorce judgment, divorce settlement, Facebook, marital assets, marital home, marriageDivorce is hard on children. It can be particularly hard on them at holiday time, as described by the authors in the article below, which presents excellent advice on how to ensure that, in spite of separation and divorce, children can still be children and have fun on the holidays. Children, Divorce and the HolidaysHow […]
children, custody, divorce, divorce family, families, holiday parenting, holiday visitation, separated, separated family, visitation schedulesOne of the most rewarding cases I ever worked on involved a couple who went to great extremes to set aside their differences for the sake of their four children. The marriage had broken down after numerous acts of infidelity by both parties. Needless to say, there was disappointment, anger and resentment. Nevertheless, the […]
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