Child Custody

  • Step-Parent Adoption in Michigan: 

    What Oakland County Families Need to Know Approximately 40% of families in the U.S. are blended, meaning at least one parent has a child from a previous relationship. In areas like Oakland County, communities such as Troy, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, and Southfield are home to numerous households like these. For some families, the step-parent and…

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  • Which Approach Works Best for Your Family? 

    Co-parenting versus Parallel parenting? Serving Families Across Oakland County, Macomb County, and Livingston County – Including Troy, Rochester Hills, Farmington Hills, Novi, Howell, Brighton, and Bloomfield.  Navigating custody and parenting time after a divorce or separation can be a challenging process. In Michigan, the best interests of the child are prioritized when determining custody and…

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  • WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY GIRLFRIEND IS HAVING A BABY?

    IS SHE MARRIED TO SOMEONE ELSE? Becoming a parent is probably the most life-changing thing that can happen to you. Sometimes, you may face the possibility of becoming a parent unexpectedly.  What should you do?  What do you need to know?  If a woman is married when the child is conceived or born, Michigan law…

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  • Can I Change my Visitation Agreement in Oakland County? (Pt 2)

    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), and how you can go about changing your visitation plan. Many parents aren’t satisfied with the parenting time awarded to them by the court –…

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