You may not have heard the term ‘third party custody’ before, and that’s okay. Not a lot of people other than family law attorneys and judges have heard of it. Certainly it can sound rather confusing. After all, why would someone outside of your immediate family have custody of your kids? (Isn’t that what ‘third […]
Archive | Child Custody
Why ‘Moral Fitness’ Could Affect Your Oakland County Divorce! (Pt 1)
Things like doing drugs, having a criminal history, or exposing your children to violence, could affect the outcome of your custody battle! You don’t hear the term “moral fitness” outside of an impeachment hearing or a courtroom these days, because the issue of morality is so subjective these days. What’s acceptable behavior to one person […]
Are Custody Concerns Different for Divorcing Same-Sex Couples in Oakland County (Pt 1)
Same-sex parents face unique challenges when dealing with custody issues in Oakland County. When the Supreme Court ruled that same sex marriage was legal in 2015, it was a groundbreaking moment for LGBT couples all over the nation. People lined up outside churches and courthouses all over in Royal Oak, Troy, Southfield and Rochester to […]
Can I Change my Visitation Agreement in Oakland County? (Pt 2)
It’s perfectly normal to not be satisfied with your visitation hours – most parents want to spent as much time as possible with their kids! Hi there, welcome back and thanks for joining us. We’ve been talking about how the Family Court in Oakland County awards visitation (which is called parenting time here in Michigan), […]
Can I Change my Visitation Agreement in Oakland County? (Pt 1)
Most Oakland County parents who don’t have custody want more time with their kids than they’re getting. Here’s how you do it. If we had a dollar for every time a parent called us to ask if they could change their visitation agreement (which is called a parenting time agreement her in Michigan), we could […]
I Share Custody With my ex, But They’re a Really Bad Parent! (Pt 3)
Hey there, thanks for joining us for the wrap up of this discussion about co-parenting with an ex who doesn’t share any of your values when it comes to raising kids. It can be very challenging for parents here in Oakland County, but as we pointed out in the previous article, there are options available […]
I Share Custody With my Ex, But They’re a Really Bad Parent! (Pt 2)
Parents care for their children in different ways, but different doesn’t necessarily mean “bad” or “wrong”. Welcome back and thanks for joining The Kronzek Firm again. We’ve been discussing the challenges faced by Oakland County parents, and lots of Metro Detroiters who believe that their ex is a lousy parent, which makes their own parenting […]
I’m Getting Divorced, But I Have a Newborn Baby. What Should I do? (Pt 2)
Having a newborn baby can bring lots of unique challenges for a family, including how to manage a divorce. Welcome back to our discussion on divorce and how it can be uniquely impacted by having to parent a newborn during the split. As we discussed in the previous article, child custody is an important issue […]
I’m Getting Divorced, But I Have a Newborn Baby. What Should I do? (Pt 1)
Getting divorced shortly after the birth of a child is very hard, and will need help from an attorney who understands your unique situation. Caring for a newborn can be an extremely challenging and exhausting task. No matter how loving and patient you may be, babies have a very high need level. This means the […]
Mother Jailed For Refusing Court-Ordered Vaccinations For Her Son
After divorce, many couples disagree about how to raise their children. Issues like bedtimes, dietary restrictions and even screen time can be a source of contention. But it’s not often that a former couple ends up in court over disagreements about how their child should be cared for. And it’s even less common that the […]