Child Custody

One of the most divisive parenting issues for many couples involves access to electronics and digital technology. This can include everything from when kids are old enough to have a smartphone to how much time they can spend playing games to whether they have...

As a parent who is considering divorce, you may be concerned about what it's going to mean for your children. You love them more than anything and you want to give them the best possible future. You've heard many people say that you should stay together -- even if...

When you and your ex got divorced, the court ruled that the two of you needed to share both legal and physical custody. This means that you both get to spend time with your children, and they likely live with you for some of this time. But what if your ex decides that...

Perhaps one of the most challenging aspects of navigating a divorce involving minor children is to remember to center and support them through the process. Divorce can be just as hard (or harder) on young children as it is on the adults involved. No matter how...

Parents have the legal right to have time with their children and also certain responsibility. Your obligation to your children and your rights as a parent influence the custody terms that you set when you divorce. You and your ex will either need to negotiate...

Living with someone who’s an alcoholic isn’t easy, especially for children. Alcoholism can cause a person to become unreliable. They may lie constantly and try to blame others for their actions. Children don’t really understand what’s going on. They only know that one...

“Dear Santa. For Christmas, I would like Mommy and Daddy to stop fighting and get back together again.” This kind of wish can be heart-rending for a parent. Unfortunately, if you are in the middle of a divorce, your child will not go their wish. Well, not all of it....

Children who have been accustomed to living with both parents might be shocked when they find out that they’re going to have to live between two homes because their parents are divorcing. That major upheaval can make life more difficult for them, but it’s something...

The social views regarding gender roles have changed dramatically over the decades -- especially when it comes to childcare. Back in the 1970s, when a couple divorced, it was just considered “normal” for the mother to have primary custody of the children. Fathers...

When you separate from the parent of your child, you need to determine custody arrangements. Understanding a few things before you start can help smooth the process. Michigan recognizes legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody gives you the authority to make...