Divore 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)
Divorce 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 […]
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 […]
All I Want For Christmas is to Spend Time With my Kids!
Every parent wants to be with their children, especially during the holidays! It’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 […]
It’s Traumatic to Separate Children From Their Parents! (Pt 2)
Children suffer a wide range of trauma symptoms when they are forcibly separated from their parents. Hello 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 […]
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 my Ex Decide When I See my Kids? NO! Not here in Oakland County. (Pt 1)
Your ex might be the meanest, most manipulative person you’ve ever met – but they don’t get to decide when you see your kids. Whether 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 […]
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 […]
How Can Kids Heal When Divorced Parents in Movies Always Get Back Together?
The movies aren’t anything like real life – but kids struggle to make those distinctions, so it can be very hard for them to separate reality from fantasy. Kids’ 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. […]
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 […]
