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How Do You Handle Long Distance Parenting Time?
What happens when you and the other parent live a long distance from each other? How do you handle parenting ...
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What Should You Consider When Creating A Parenting Time Plan?
It’s always best when you and the other parent work together to develop a parenting time plan that meet’s your ...
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What Is Legal Custody In Michigan?
Legal custody means the right to make major decisions about your child’s welfare. This includes decisions about medical care, phycological ...
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What Are The Steps Of A Divorce? Part IV
In this multi-part blog series “What are the steps of a divorce” we continue our journey into the divorce process ...
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What Are The Steps Of A Divorce? Part 3
In this multi-part blog series “What are the steps of a divorce” we continue our journey into the divorce process ...
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What Are The Steps Of A Divorce? Part Two
In this multi-part blog series “What are the steps of a divorce” we continue our journey into the divorce process ...
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What Are The Steps Of A Divorce? Part One
In this multi-part blog series “What are the steps of a divorce” we will discuss the process of a divorce ...
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Top Child Support Questions Answered
HOW IS CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATED IN MICHIGAN? ANSWER: The amount of child support is calculated using the Michigan Child Support ...
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Name Change After A Divorce-The List
If your Judgment of Divorce contains a provision for name change, you may change your name if you wish to ...
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The Top Parenting Time Questions Answered
1. Can I Deny The Other Parent’s Parenting Time If The Other Parent Is Not Paying Their Child Support On ...
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What Are The Residency Requirements To File For Divorce In Michigan?
To be granted a divorce in Michigan, you or your spouse must have lived in Michigan for at least 180 ...
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What Can I Do If The Other Parent Refuses To Visit The Children?
When parenting time orders are entered, whether via agreement by the parties or by the court at the conclusion of ...