Family Law Blog

One obligation of the Friend of the Court is to enforce Support Orders entered in a domestic relations action. Parties must not opt out of Friend of the Court services if they wish to have Friend of the Court assist in order enforcement. Orders enter… Read More

In Michigan, a person can petition the court for a Personal Protection Order when they feel their safety is threatened. There are three types of Personal Protection Orders available to an individual in Michigan: Domestic Relationship Personal Protect… Read More

In Michigan, a person can petition the court for a Personal Protection Order when they feel their safety is threatened. There are three types of Personal Protection Orders available to an individual in Michigan: Domestic Relationship Personal Protect… Read More

High conflict custody and parenting time cases or those with complex issues can take months to resolve, whether through negotiation of the parties or litigation. Litigious cases are at the mercy of the court’s dockets, which are often busy. It is n… Read More

Just because you may be amid a family law dispute does not necessarily mean you are destined for a drawn-out battle in a courtroom. Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR. Mediation is an avenue parties can and typically should… Read More

Pets, regardless of the type, are classified as property in a divorce scenario in Michigan. Pet Custody Since Michigan courts classify pets as property, they will not enter orders regarding pet custody in a contested divorce. The court will simply aw… Read More

Any type of family law action has the potential to go to trial. Any matter pending before the court can be brought before the court when the parties cannot agree on a full resolution. Some common family law actions that are subject to a disputed tria… Read More

Child custody encompasses two things: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody refers to the daily care of a child and living arrangements. Legal custody refers to the decision-making authorities of the parents, specifically major decisio… Read More