When a judge determines child support, payment amounts will depend on the children’s specific care needs as well as each parent’s financial resources. However, these factors are likely to change as children grow and parents move on with their separate lives. In...
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Child support modification in Michigan
If you owe child support or receive payments, it is vital to have a clear understanding of how the modification of a support order works. In fact, the amount of child support you have to pay or receive could automatically change even if neither parent takes action. In...
How many parents fail to pay child support?
Whether your child's other parent is not paying the support they owe or you have concerns about your ability to stay current on child support, it is imperative to have a clear understanding of your options. Every year, many parents face these challenges, and you could...
When is divorce the right answer?
A subtle disagreement. A change in beliefs. Do those types of occurrences warrant a divorce? Perhaps not, but infidelity, criminal involvement and abuse are absolutely reasons you might want to end your marriage. For many people, divorce is never an easy decision to...
Truth or falsehood: 3 commonly held misbeliefs about divorce
Divorce is a complex process that involves many factors, from property division to custody considerations if a couple has minor children. It is natural then that many individuals have questions about it and find themselves overwhelmed and confused by the vast amount...
Child support and your passport
The divorce process can bring up a number of stressful issues, and some (such as child support) could continue to impact your life years later. If you owe child support at this time, or you anticipate these obligations soon, it is pivotal to recognize the potential...
The pros and cons of a trial separation
Most couples understand that any marriage encounters challenges along the way. This can lead to divorce, but couples might want to consider other options, at least in the early stages of trouble. A trial separation has a few benefits and some disadvantages as well....
Will joint custody suit your needs?
As parents going through a divorce, you likely spend a lot of time feeling concerned about how you want to approach matters like custody. After all, you want what is best for your child. In that case, you may want to look into joint custody. Over the years, studies...
Different ways you can pay child support in Michigan
If you are getting ready to file for a divorce or you have already ended your marriage, you need to think about various issues if you have kids. For example, if you expect to owe child support, it is pivotal to make sure that you prepare for these obligations and do...
What sets apart mediation and collaborative divorce?
As a divorcing couple, you want to look into every available option for the split. After all, you can avoid a lot of headaches, lost time and financial troubles if you go about the divorce process itself in the right way. Mediation and collaborative divorce offer two...