Representing Clients During the COVID-19 / Coronavirus Pandemic These are uncertain times for all of us and those involved in divorce proceedings or other family court matters such as parenting time/visitation matters, child support matters, alimony/spousal support matters or those contemplating such Court action are truly navigating in uncharted waters. We are here to help… Read More
As a general rule, if there is joint legal custody involved, neither party may move more than 100 miles from the location that they live at when the divorce proceedings are filed. Neither party is able to move out of state as well. The only way that either of these moves can be accomplished is… Read More
In Michigan and Oakland County, child custody can be with either the mother, father or joint custody. There is both legal and physical custody, as a practical matter, however, legal custody is the only type of custody recognized in the law in Michigan. Legal custody involves who makes decisions for the children, with regards to… Read More
The filing of a divorce complaint or responding to a divorce complaint can be a devastating process. Divorce in Michigan, whether it is in Oakland County or elsewhere in the state, is especially difficult if it involves children under 18 years of age. In this situation, the parents involved in a divorce will need to… Read More