Despite its name, child support is often very parent-focused. Child support discussions revolve around what the parent makes, how much they can pay, and all too often, why the parents are not making the support payments. But at the end of the day, child support in Michigan should be about the children. Children have a right to financial support to cover their basic needs and everyday expenses. If parents are not fulfilling their responsibilities to provide this support, then sometimes the state may intervene.
Royalty garnishment in rapper's child support case
Family law changing as dads ask for a greater role
People are advocating for the rights of fathers in Michigan and throughout the country. As time changes, child custody laws are becoming more favorable to fathers, but there still is room for growth.
Michigan Supreme Court rules on custody issue
Michigan child custody attorneys are mulling the latest decision from the state's supreme court, which recently handed down a ruling on Michigan's "one parent" doctrine. Last week, the Michigan Supreme Court ruled that the doctrine was unconstitutional.
The new trend in family law: stress-free divorce
It's the goal of every divorce attorney to make sure that the process is as amicable and stress-free as possible for their clients. Unfortunately, much of this is left up to the parties involved and how they choose to handle the split. Over the years, the divorce process has generated a bad reputation for heated arguments and bitter disputes over the most miniscule details.
