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What You Need to Know When The Judge Appoints a Guardian ad Litem for Your Child

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… Read More
How Judges Determine the…

How Judges Determine the Best Interests of the Child in Michigan

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… Read More
Back-to-School Planning f…

Back-to-School Planning for Co-Parents: Keeping Kids First

Back-to-school season brings fresh starts, new routines, and — if you’re co-parenting — a lot of coordination. From school drop-offs to extracurriculars to homework expectations, the school year can either become a source of conflict or an oppo… Read More
Michigan Child Custody La…

Michigan Child Custody Laws: How Parenting Time is Decided

When a relationship ends, parenting doesn’t, and for many parents, questions about custody and parenting time bring the most uncertainty. Who decides where your child will live? How is time divided? And what does the court take into consideration w… Read More