When one parent violates the court-ordered parenting time schedule, it can cause harm to the child and the other parent. Whether you live in Troy, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, or elsewhere in Oakland County, understanding your rights is essential. Michigan law provides a few tools to enforce parenting time and hold the violating parent accountable. …
By Attorney Brandy Thompson Raising a child with special needs often involves additional planning, structure, and collaboration. When parents separate or divorce in and around Oakland County, Michigan, custody cases involving children with special needs can be complex. Decisions about medical care, therapies, schooling, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) require careful attention. In Oakland County,…
When Michigan parents live far apart, either within the state of Michigan or in different states, parenting time exchanges can become complicated. The courts must balance the child’s best interests, travel burdens, and parental responsibilities. Understanding Long-Distance Parenting Time Under Michigan Law Parenting time must be granted in a manner that promotes a strong parent-child…
With the rising costs of higher education, it’s no surprise that many Michiganders bring tens of thousands of dollars in student loan debt into the marriage or run up student loan debt during the marriage. Divorce often raises difficult financial questions, and in Oakland County divorces, student loan debt is one of the most common…
As we discussed in our previous blog post, Michigan law treats businesses as marital property when they were formed or grew in value during the marriage. Therefore, making an accurate valuation of the business and strategic planning is essential to getting a fair settlement in your divorce case. Here, we are going to discuss the…
For many divorcing couples in White Lake, Novi, Royal Oak, Farmington, or West Bloomfield, or elsewhere here in Oakland County, a common question that arises during the early stages of a divorce is: Can I change the locks to make my spouse move out? The short answer is: no, that’s a bad idea. Let’s break…
Should You Use AI to Help With Your Divorce in Oakland County, Michigan? Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overview, Gemini and various document assistants are rapidly changing how people navigate the world. This includes how we research legal information. In cities across Oakland County, such as Farmington, Troy, Auburn Hills, Birmingham, and…
Divorce in Oakland County, Michigan, often begins with the same question: Do I really need a lawyer for a no-fault divorce? Many couples in cities like Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, and Troy assume the process will be quick and simple, until confusing paperwork, financial issues, or parenting disputes surface. Here’s what Michigan law says…
