If you divorced your co-parent when your children were young, as they grow up, they will likely outgrow the terms of your original post-divorce custody agreement. When you consider how much the needs of your children have changed between the toddler years and the...
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Child custody can be complex over the summer
During the school year, it may be relatively easy for you and your ex to stick to a child custody schedule. The children are in school five days a week, at roughly the same time that you’re at work. Your custody arrangement may follow a simple routine.. But things can...
What happens to the family business if you divorce?
Family businesses often depend on both adults to run the company. This arrangement might work well while the marriage is in good condition, but the company can become a liability if the marriage fails. If you and your spouse own a business and decide to go through a...
Issues home sellers must disclose in Michigan
Home sellers have a distinct obligation to disclose issues with the property. Under Michigan law, they generally have to let potential buyers know about any known issues. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the seller is obligated to know about everything. There could...
What should homebuyers know about easements?
Buying a home comes with many factors to consider, one of which is whether you can get the use out of the property that you want or not. While many people may check out the crime rate and similar factors when they’re looking at homes, most may not think to find out if...
3 ways that a divorce might change children’s lives
The end of a marriage can affect children in more ways than their parents may initially understand. Yet, it is understandably common for parents to worry about how their children will cope. Understanding the potential effects of divorce on a child can help to inspire...
Why would you use a QDRO in divorce?
A QDRO is a qualified domestic relations order. It’s a court order used to help divide financial accounts. Generally, it works by officially recognizing someone other than the account holder as an alternate payee. This means they have a legal right to a portion of the...
4 pitfalls of bird nesting after divorce
Bird nesting, where children remain in the family home while parents alternate staying there, may seem like a stable arrangement post-divorce. However, it comes with significant challenges that can strain relationships and impact both parents and children. Here are...
Tips for telling your children about divorce
Parents who decide that they’re going to divorce should ensure that they consider how to tell their children. This is a major life change for the children, and they may not understand why everything has to change. Because this is such an emotionally charged time, it...
What parents need to know about legal custody
The terms used to discuss custody when parents divorce or separate can confuse many people. For example, parents in West Michigan may not understand the concept of legal custody. They may confuse legal custody with parentage or with a custody order. Legal custody is...