By: Bailey Vos Michigan family law places the highest priority on protecting the best interests of the child. In custody disputes and divorce cases involving children, the court’s focus is not on what feels most fair to either parent, but rathe…
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By: Bailey Vos As summer winds down and the school year approaches, custody disputes often start to heat up. Whether it’s the pending change in routine or some other reason that causes an ex to stir up the parenting-time pot, it’s not uncommon fo…
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By: Bailey Vos Raising children can cause real financial strain for many families. Between the rising cost of housing, food, childcare, school expenses, and everyday household costs, ensuring your kids stay safe and healthy generally requires financi…
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Having children can mean putting down roots, but sometimes circumstances in life require us to become transplants. After a divorce, however, relocating with children is not as simple as packing up and leaving. Michigan law places specific limits on w…
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When school’s out for summer, routines tend to loosen up. While that can be a welcome break for kids (and potentially even reduce day-to-day stress for parents) it can also create added challenges for co-parents. These challenges often become more…
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By: Bailey Vos For many people, the financial side of divorce isn’t just a consideration — it’s the foundation of every decision that follows. From where you’ll live to whether support will be involved, nearly every aspect of the process is s…
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By: Bailey Vos Life after divorce rarely follows a straight path. Jobs change, children develop new needs, and life can throw unexpected curveballs your way. A custody agreement that once worked for your family may no longer reflect your new reality.…
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By: Bailey Vos Spousal support (often called alimony) helps spouses transition financially after divorce. But life changes, including job transitions, income changes, health incidents, remarriage, or changes in custody, can make an existing support o…
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By: Bailey Vos Child support is a real concern for Michigan families, as it can have significant financial implications for all parties involved. What’s important to know is that child support isn’t set arbitrarily. It follows a detailed statewid…
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When parents separate or divorce, custody decisions can feel deeply personal and understandably emotional. Many parents worry about whether a judge will truly see their child as more than a case file. In Michigan, the law is clear: custody decisions…
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