Child Custody

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...

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...

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...

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...

The holidays are supposed to be utterly magical – and they really can be special for a lot of families, especially those with young children.  However, when you’re dealing with a “Disney” co-parent who wants to sweep in and shower the kids with extravagant gifts most...

You may have the option to keep your house when getting divorced. For instance, your ex may be willing to take other assets – a savings account, investments, other types of real estate, etc – in exchange for their 50% ownership of the house. Instead of selling it...

Untangling two lives can be complex and emotionally taxing, making it hard for spouses to communicate. However, productive communication between the two parties is essential during a divorce. It is about more than communicating long enough to resolve your divorce...

Co-parenting involves divorced or separated parents working together to raise their children despite no longer being in a romantic relationship. This journey can be challenging, but with dedication and effective communication, it is entirely possible to co-parent...

There’s no question that the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans have expanded in recent years and that Michigan is ahead of many other states in that journey. However, when it comes to parental rights, things can still be challenging.  In many cases, only one partner is the...

Divorce is undeniably challenging, not only for the couple involved but especially for the children caught in the crossfire. As couples seek innovative solutions to ease the transition for their children, the concept of birdnesting has gained attention.  But is...