Bingham Farms Family Law Blog

Parents who go through divorce often need to create child custody schedules. A child custody schedule determines when each parent is responsible for the care of their children and how much time they have with their children. Custody or “parenting” time can rotate...

Many people with kids end up divorcing their spouses. Parents can work out issues, such as child custody through divorce mediation. But, for children, divorce mediation is a life-changing event. Parents who want to help their children process the changes that may come...

Parenting after a separation or divorce is a complex task that requires understanding and collaboration. Co-parenting necessitates a shared commitment to the children's well-being, especially concerning educational decisions. Finding a way to work together without...

Maybe your marriage has not been going well lately. Perhaps it has not been going well for a long time. Does that mean you should get a divorce? Or is it just a bump on the long road together that lies ahead? One clinical psychologist shared how she helps people to...

A breakdown of your relationship and the decision to end your marriage can lead to a series of emotionally taxing events. Not only will you be grappling with stress and runaway emotions, but you also need to step up and make crucial decisions regarding the division of...

Birdnesting is a child custody solution that not everyone can use. Essentially, the parents create a schedule to move in and out of the same house. That is their child custody schedule, and the children just stay in the same house all of the time. Some families love...

If you have chosen to settle your divorce out of court, you've already taken a step towards a more amicable and efficient resolution. The last piece of the puzzle, and perhaps the most important, is your choice of mediator. This is the person who will facilitate...

Like many other states, couples can file for divorce in Michigan without citing grounds. This is called a no-fault divorce. However, beyond the type of divorce, you must consider if you will work together to agree to the terms of your separation or litigate the matter...

Divorce is never easy. Things become especially difficult when children are involved and you cannot seem to agree on the subject.  One of the approaches you can take to resolve your child custody matter is mediation. Basically, this is the process of resolving your...

Summer vacation is an exciting time for children, but it can also present unique challenges for co-parents. Not only do you have to figure out how to work out the vacation schedules, but you also need to figure out how to work out the normal daily schedule for the...