Family laws views appear to be shifting, and new trends toward joint parenting may soon impact Michigan families. More and more states are adopting legislation that puts a focus on joint or shared parenting, as opposed to the traditional bias toward granting a mother physical and legal custody.
Single dads may be the new norm in child custody
Grandparents fight for visitation rights
Child custody disputes, for the most part, involve two parents and cover issues like primary custody, visitation rights and child support. But these custody battles often have greater implications. As family dynamics change, child custody not only impacts the immediate family but also the extended family.
Forget Valentine's day; it's divorce season
For many Michigan couples, February is the month of love and Valentine's Day celebrations. But the timing of Valentine's Day may be quite unfortunate. The first two months of the year, including February, is also one of the busiest times for divorce inquiries.
Sperm donor involved in paternity dispute
Michigan fathers may want to think twice about entering agreements that deal with artificial insemination. There may be underlying paternity implications. A district court judge recently issued a ruling that a sperm donor may be responsible for child support payments because the donor and the parents did not use a physician for the insemination process.
What Did You Buy This Holiday Season?
Between Fitbit's, iPad's, Doc McStuffins check-up kits and numerous other goodies, an estimated $601.8 Billion was spent at retailers this past holiday season.
