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If you pay child support, you know that your support is designed to cover your share of your child's basic expenses -- like food, shelter and clothing.However, there's nothing basic about the back-to-school season and the expenses that go along with it. If you want to...
Generally speaking, the courts prefer to keep things as stable as possible for children whose parents are divorced. Once a custody and visitation schedule is in place, it isn't supposed to be altered without a good reason.So, what counts as a "good" reason to ask for...
Dealing with the heartbreak of divorce is hard -- but watching your child suffer along with you may be even harder.However, psychologists say that it is possible to help your child recover from the emotional trauma of divorce without any lasting damage. You just have...
In Oakland County, Michigan, and other areas, an ex-spouse may have been the victim of gaslighting. The term is an urban slang derived from a 1940's movie of the same name, which depicts a jealous and devious husband that manipulates his wife into thinking she is...
On Nov. 27, news sources in Michigan reported that the Macomb County Sheriff's office in partnership with the Macomb County Friend of the Court would be conducting a week-long enforcement sweep targeting local residents with outstanding child support warrants....
Michigan fathers may dread divorce first and foremost because of its potential to impact their relationships with their children. Going from being a full-time father to a part-time parent can be a serious emotional and logistical challenge. This is one factor that...
When Michigan parents get divorced, the children may split time between both of their homes. While this situation can work, particularly if both parents still live close to each other, younger children may have difficulty adjusting to two different households. One way...
For Michigan parents who have gone through a divorce, working with a toxic ex can be difficult, especially if the ex treats or behaves poorly towards the other parent and even the child. However, getting tips can be difficult due to the fact that there are many...
Working divorced moms in Michigan and across the country can benefit from shared parenting arrangements. Making shared parenting the norm after divorce or separation can help both mothers and fathers to maintain and build their careers and their deep relationships...
Some Michigan fathers may be among the 57 percent who say they consider parenting as central to their identity according to a survey by Pew Research Center. This is about the same percentage as mothers who responded. Fathers are also more involved in child care...