Shared custody often results from a divorce. When the former spouses agree to share custody of their children, the issue of transportation arises. While many marriages end on relatively peaceful terms, many do not. Whether your divorce ended amicably or under a cloud...
Can My Ex Take My Child’s Cellphone Away?
Cell phones are pretty much indispensable to modern life -- and it’s no longer unusual for every member of a family over 12 years of age (if not younger) to have their own phone. Many households have “cut the cord” entirely on their landlines. That makes your child...
Remember these points during custody negotiations
One of the most difficult things for divorced parents to do is to figure out how to help their children thrive after the split. The child custody arrangement is one of the cornerstones of this occurring, so it’s imperative that parents get things in order quickly. If...
Communication is key for co-parents
A divorce might be the end of a marriage, but it is not necessarily the end of the relationship between two parents. When Michigan parents have shared custody, many continue co-parenting their children. One of the essential aspects of successful co-parenting is...
Parental alienation can be harmful for children
Unfortunately, not all Michigan couples who have children together wind up staying with one another for the long haul, and while many couples split up and co-parent relatively well, others struggle to do the same. At WN Law, we recognize, that, in some cases, parents...
Preparing documentation for a child custody hearing
Michigan parents who must go to a child custody hearing should submit their documentation ahead of time. This might include logs for visitation and phone calls, which can be used to show the involvement or lack of involvement of the noncustodial parent in the child's...
The truth behind myths associated with non-custodial parents
A non-custodial Michigan parent is simply someone who does not have physical custody of their child. However, there are several common myths that still linger about what a parent without custody is, what rights they have and how they interact with their children. For...
Reasons for requesting child custody modification
When couples enter into a child custody agreement in Michigan, there may come a time when a plan that was once mutually acceptable no longer works for one or both parents. It's sometimes possible for parents to directly communicate and make appropriate adjustments...
Preparing for child custody hearings
A Michigan parent may be nervous if they have to attend a child custody hearing for the first time. However, if they plan well, they can present a convincing case to the court and possibly get a successful outcome. One of the most important steps in having a...
Criminal charges may hinder child custody decisions
When it comes to divorce in Michigan, many fathers feel that they are being denied rights in family law disputes. CNN has reported on the issue by interviewing fathers who claim that they are not being treated fairly by the legal system. According to the report, some...