Unlike property division, which is settled once your divorce decree is entered, child custody issues can linger all the way up until the time that your children become adults. Changes in circumstances may warrant child custody modification, but what do you do if your...
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How is parenting time decided in Michigan?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Feb 23, 2021 | child custody
When a child’s parents divorce or separate, parenting time is decided by the court and refers to the time a child spends with each parent. It is decided with the child’s best interests in mind. In Michigan, the law recognizes that it is important for parents to...
What do I have to do if I have to move with my children?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Feb 2, 2021 | child custody
For many parents in the greater Detroit area, the thought of a move is itself a stressful proposition. It takes a lot of work to pack up one’s belongings, update records and relocate, sometimes to a different state or a city hundreds of miles away. For parents who are...
Does the child have a say in child custody matters in Michigan?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Jan 25, 2021 | child custody
Family law matters can be complex and difficult for Michigan residents. This is true whether the sides are on relatively friendly terms or are in constant battle over every issue in the case. Some aspects are more emotionally wrenching than others and could spark...
Should you “stay together for the kids” rather than divorce?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Jan 12, 2021 | child custody
Divorce can be difficult for children, both in the short and long-term. This may prompt many parents in the Birmingham area to “stay together for the kids” even if their marriage is unhappy. However, is this really a better alternative than seeking a divorce? Some...
Can a child’s preference be a key factor with child custody?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Oct 23, 2020 | child custody
When a Michigan couple gets a divorce, child custody is one of the most common reasons for an extended dispute. Whether the parties are amicable or contentious, the decision as to where the child will live the bulk of the time and how visitation rights will be handled...
When does child support end?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Oct 8, 2020 | child custody
Child support is an important way for Michigan parents to ensure that their children have everything tangible that they need after a divorce. While children need love, support, and nurturing from their parents, they also need clothing, housing, food, and many other...
How courts decide child custody disputes
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Oct 6, 2020 | child custody
When parents decide to divorce, they may worry about who will get custody of the children. In addition to determining where the child will primarily reside, parents will also have to come up with a visitation agreement that works for the whole family, while keeping...
Would You Book A Photo Shoot To Commemorate Divorce?
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Sep 18, 2020 | child custody
Divorce no longer suffers from the social stigma it once had, but it isn’t usually celebrated, either. In many ways, this makes sense, since most people find divorce to be a difficult and sometimes traumatic experience. There are some, however, who want to view their...
Study Examines The Biology Of Children Of Divorce
On Behalf of Eisenberg & Spilman, PLLC | Sep 9, 2020 | child custody
In recent decades, many researchers in the fields of psychology and biology have focused much of their work on discovering how our childhood experiences continue to shape us in adulthood. This is certainly a worthwhile subject to explore, since most of us can remember...
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