Tag: Parenting Information
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Problems For Divorced Parents Agreeing on School Options During The Lockdown
Read moreDivore brings a lot of changes in life. But few of them are quite so apparent as the ways in which your children are affected. And school is no different. Of course right now it’s an unprecedented time for ALL parents here in Oakland County, as we navigate the many ways in which Covid19 has […]
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Apps to Help Make Co-Parenting Easier After a Divorce (Pt 1)
Read moreDivorce is hard. Every parent in Michigan understands that parenting is very hard (seriously!). But co-parenting after a divorce can be one of the most challenging undertakings a person can manage. In order to do it successfully requires enormous patience, commitment, compromise, and dedication. That’s why so many divorced parents are thrilled about anything that […]
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Why ‘Moral Fitness’ Could Affect Your Oakland County Divorce! (Pt 1)
Read moreYou 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 might be completely reprehensible to another, based on their religion, culture, or personal beliefs. But did you know, your moral fitness might […]
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All I Want For Christmas is to Spend Time With my Kids!
Read moreIt’s Christmas time, folks! Time for giving gifts, cuddling up on the couch with your family to watch Elf, and getting together with loved ones. Unless of course, you have a parenting time agreement that keeps your kids away on Christmas day. Nothing feels worse than spending the holidays without your kids. But for many […]
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It’s Traumatic to Separate Children From Their Parents! (Pt 2)
Read moreHello and welcome back! We’ve been talking about some very interesting new research that shows the traumatic effects of forcibly separating children from their parents. In the previous article, we looked at what the specific effects, both long term and short term, of taking children away from their parents, and how emotional events can have […]
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Are Custody Concerns Different for Divorcing Same-Sex Couples in Oakland County (Pt 1)
Read moreWhen 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 tie the knot with the partners they loved. But with marriage comes all […]
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Can my Ex Decide When I See my Kids? NO! Not here in Oakland County. (Pt 1)
Read moreWhether you’re officially getting divorced, or simply parting ways from a relationship you’re not happy in anymore, if there are kids in the mix your situation just got more complicated. It doesn’t really matter where in Oakland County you live. Especially if you’re not parting on good terms. And when it comes to kids, it […]
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Can I Change my Visitation Agreement in Oakland County? (Pt 1)
Read moreIf 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 take ALL our clients out to lunch. Seriously – it’s a subject that comes up a lot. Why? Because parents love their […]
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How Can Kids Heal When Divorced Parents in Movies Always Get Back Together?
Read moreKids’ movies are usually unrealistic. The princess always gets her prince, the endings are always happy, and everyone always gets what they wished for in the end. Which is fine, when you’re the sort of person who sings along with birds in the forest, or sews clothes with mice. Most kids might wish for the […]
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I Share Custody With my ex, But They’re a Really Bad Parent! (Pt 3)
Read moreHey 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 […]