03/ 02
For most single parents child support payments are essential to their ability to provide the basic necessities for their children and if child support payments are irregular or nonexistent, the stability of the entire family is often threatened. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is involved at all levels of the child support process, from locating an…
02/ 09
For the average person, dealing with the judicial system seems overwhelming and an absolute last resort. However, family law disputes often force people into a courtroom, sometimes against their will. As such, in addition to the Judge assigned to a family law case, Michigan has an agency that assists the Family Division of Circuit Courts with issues related to custody,…
02/ 02
A request for alimony or spousal support can quickly become a highly contentious issue that is not easily settled. Parties typically approach this issue from diametrically-opposed viewpoints that require the intervention of a mediator or judge in order to obtain a resolution. For spouses with little property or low income levels for whom alimony is the only way to realistically…
01/ 26
Providing financial support for a child is an obligation most parents willingly accept as they will do everything they can to ensure that their children are afforded the best lives possible. However, the desire to satisfy a child support obligation for your child may not mesh with your current financial reality. Some people become so overwhelmed by their inability to…
01/ 21
Filing for divorce is rarely an easy decision, but the addition of domestic violence to an already emotional equation can make filing a truly frightening experience for many victims. Lawmakers recognize that domestic violence victims seeking divorce or protection from their attackers need special consideration when it comes to issues like mediation and child custody. A recent article in The…
01/ 05
Providing financial support for a child is a statutory obligation each parent assumes when a child is born and typically continues until the child reaches the age of 18. This obligation still exists when a couple gets divorced or legally separates and the entry of a Uniform Child Support Order is the legal mechanism used to enforce this responsibility. In…
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