Most of us are aware of the challenges that go along with the breakdown of the family when partners divorce. Once a couple decides to divorce, many issues and questions arise that had never been previously contemplated by the couple, such as who gets custody of the children, how to divide the marital property, finances, […]
Children and Divorce
16 Tips for a Stepparent Entering a Blended Family
You are entering a new marriage. You have children and so does your soon-to-be new spouse. How do you assure that everyone lives happily ever after like the old television series The Brady Bunch? You don’t. Life is a far different story! Following are some questions you need to ask yourself before entering a blended family, […]
4 Tips for Successful Grandparenting After Divorce
My youngest son just turned 15. This has brought to my mind a story from shortly after I had adopted my children. My ex-husband and I adopted our children in March of 2005, following a six-month foster care placement for the kids. We had to move the date because my grandfather died, and that meant […]
What Is “Birdnesting” – and Can It Work for My Family?
Innovation is a key to evolution. So as long as people continue innovating and thinking of old paradigms in new ways, society cannot help but evolve – and this is certainly true when it comes to the family dynamic. We have seen a seismic shift in the ways families are constituted in the last 20 […]
Do You Need a Child Custody Evaluation?
Sometimes, a custody evaluation is the only option left for parents caught in a custody battle.
The Reasonable Preference of the Child in Custody Cases
In child custody cases, one of the 12 factors that must be considered is MCLA 722.23(i) – the reasonable preference of the child. In this article, I will be discussing the realities of the application of this statute from a family court judge’s perspective. I recently spoke on this issue at the Michigan Chapter of the American […]
Insights on How a Child Experiences Divorce
As I sat on the floor with my favorite after-school snack and juice, I watched TV mindlessly. My 10-year-old mind wandered until the image of a mom and dad flashed on the TV screen. They were explaining to their kids that daddy is moving to a new home and they would stay with mommy. But, […]
28 Mindful Questions For Dads Seeking Shared Parenting Time
Looking to maximize your chances for shared parenting time or even primary custody? These are the 28 essential questions you should ask yourself first.
4 Tips for Celebrating Father’s Day Post-Divorce
After divorce, all holidays look and feel different. For dads, Father’s Day can be especially difficult (as Mother’s Day can be for moms). While most parenting agreements will place kids with their dad on Father’s Day, the experience will be different and may be difficult or even painful. If you are a dad that […]
6 Tips For Enjoying Your First Father’s Day As A Single Dad
During your first Father’s Day as a single dad, there are things you must consider doing in order for you and your kids to enjoy the day.
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