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Co-parents can make going back to school smoother for their child

If you and your co-parent are in the process of separating or divorcing this summer, you may already be dreading how you’re going to work together once the new school year starts. If you’re sharing custody, whether equally or not, you both want to remain involved in your child’s education and other activities. However, that’s going to require some communication…

Is your spouse hiding assets in your divorce?

When you file for divorce, you have a lot of things to consider and work through. One part that is often difficult for couples is the process of dividing their assets. When you first get started with asset division, you must list all your assets and debts. The same is true for your spouse. The only way to ensure that…

Co-parents can effectively monitor their kids’ use of electronics

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 unlimited access to Netflix. For separated and divorced parents, these issues can be particularly challenging –…

Cryptocurrency can complicate property division in a divorce

Cryptocurrency has become one of the more popular ways for people to invest in the digital boom. These digital currencies can be worth thousands of dollars depending on the current trading market. There are multiple cryptocurrencies that people can invest in, and there isn’t a bank account with a statement to make those holdings easy to track down and report…

Staying together for the kids can be a mistake

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 you’re unhappy in your marriage — so that they have that…

Can your ex ever deny custody?

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 they’re not going to let you see…

3 ways to center your child after a divorce

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 contentious your divorce settlement was, once you finish negotiating the parenting plan, you have…

What are the two kinds of joint custody possible in Michigan?

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 arrangements yourselves or litigate in family court. Whether you intend to go to court or…

Coming back into your child’s life after a problem with alcohol

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 of their parents is letting them down. For some alcoholics, the call to get sober becomes so…

Options for your marital home in divorce

For most people, the marital home is the most valuable asset they own. If you’re going through a divorce, that home might become a huge point of contention. Several options are possible for the marital home. You and your spouse can agree on an option. If you can’t, the court will decide for you. What might happen to the marital…

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