Children from all walks off life need support in some manner. Whether parents are married, divorced, famous or not, their children all share in the fact that they have a right to support. This right is what makes child support enforcement so important in Michigan....
Month: January 2014
Congress tackles international adoption issues
When Michigan families choose to adopt, there are a number of different routes to take. International adoption is one of the options available, and since 1999 U.S. families have adopted over 240,000 foreign-born children. International adoptions give these families...
Importance of handling financial threats during divorce
Certain situations and circumstances bring out the best in people. Unfortunately, divorce may not be one of those times. No matter how much Michigan couples try to be mature and level-headed, emotions run high during divorce and civility may go right out the...
Fathers seek to change their role in custody cases
Fathers in Michigan may sometimes feel like the family court system is stacked against them. Although many people say the court bias against dads is nothing but a myth, the numbers may be hard to ignore. As reported by the U.S. Census Bureau, roughly 24 percent of...
New Legislation Offers Some Relief from Statutory Suspension or Revocation of Driving Privileges to Offenders with Multiple DWI Convictions
In December, 2013, Michigan enacted an amendment which gave permanency to a pilot program targeting drinking and driving repeat offenders. The legislation extended the initial term of the pilot program, scheduled to...
Winter storms knocks out power and child support
For Michigan residents accustomed to Midwest winters, a little snow and ice are nothing to worry about. But an ice storm that swept through the state over the holiday season had numerous unforeseen consequences on child support in Michigan.The storm knocked out power...