Residents of Farmington Hills and other areas of Michigan who share custody of their children may want to learn more about the Hague Convention. Jay Schwartz wants parents to understand how the Hague Convention affects international child custody matters. According to...
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Child Custody
Can I get an emergency custody order?
Divorce proceedings can take weeks, and some parents can’t afford to wait that long to get a custody order. An abusive or violent parent can put a child at risk, and the more time the child spends with them, the more dangerous it can be for the child. If you have...
How to plan for successful co-parenting during the holidays
Co-parenting takes constant work and communication. Therefore, you need to always be looking at ways that you can improve your relationship with the other parent, and how you communicate on a daily or weekly basis.While you may now be at the point where you can...
Ways your addiction can impact your custody rights
One of the repercussions of addiction to drugs and alcohol is the collateral damage the addict or alcoholic inflicts on so many other people besides themselves. Certainly, the alcoholic's or addict's children suffer many different adverse effects as a result of...
If you want more custody, be prepared for your court date
You have always been respectful of your spouse's wishes, but you're tired of how they treat you. They're now saying that they want to take primary custody and to minimize your contact with your children. They're acting like it's a gift to you to do so, because you'll...
Child custody and virtual visitation: Tips to make it work
Your divorce has been tough, but your goal is to see your kids as much as possible. With work as busy as it is, it was difficult to find a schedule that would give you as much time as you wanted. Their other parent doesn't work often, so it just makes sense that...
Implement divorce changes with consideration for the children
One of the primary duties of a parent is protecting your children. This doesn't stop just because you go through a divorce. In fact, you'll have to ensure that your child's best interests are protected during the child custody process. You and your ex can do this as a...
A CPS call does not mean they’re taking your child
Many parents feel far more concerned and worried when talking with a Child Protective Services (CPS) officer than when talking to a police officer. They know that CPS has the power to remove children from homes where they believe that a threat exists. When the officer...
Your child is protected thanks to the Hague Convention
When you're married to someone who is a foreigner and decide to divorce, you may have concerns about the custody schedule you want to have with your children. Depending on how long your spouse has been in America, they may have little choice but to return back to...
Children have specific needs during a divorce
The period of transition that comes with a divorce is difficult for the adults involved, but it is often even more complicated for the children. They usually have a basic understanding about what happened, and they often have a considerable concern about what's going...