How Can No One be at Fault?

Though divorce rates in the U.S. have been dropping, it is estimated that close to 50% of marriages will still come to an end. This is below a peak in 1981, but still double the rates held in the ‘50s. In Michigan, there are three ways to deliberately end a marriage:
Annulment – This legally states [...]

Divorced Dads Tips - Christmas and Holiday Access Tips: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

If you have any questions feel free to ask us. Christmas and holiday day access is one of the biggest problems divorced dads face. The saddest thing are the number of calls we get at our offices from divorced dads for help to see their kids at Christmas.
It saddens me because I was one of [...]

Divorced Dads Tips: Why We Offer Free Help For Divorced Dads Every Week

DISCLAIMER: The following is NOT legal advice, nor is it a substitute for legal advice. If you are in Family Court you will need legal advice, so please see a lawyer.
Heidi Nabert and I have been working on integrating new technology into building community amongst divorced dads worldwide. It’s interesting and rewarding work when we [...]

Divorced Dads Tips: The Difference Between Parental Alienation Syndrome & Mommy Manipulation!

DISCLAIMER: The following is NOT legal advice, nor is it a substitute for legal advice. If you are in Family Court you will need legal advice, so please see a lawyer.
We’ve seen a number of cases over the years of Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) over the years. To be clear: It is not a recognized [...]

Divorce and Family Law Case Update

Evidence presented to the trial court indicated that the cost of supporting a child had substantially increased and that defendant’s income had substantially increased so as to enable him to pay this additional amount; in light of this evidence it was error for the trial court not to order the defendant to pay modified amount [...]

Divorced Dads Tips: The Winning Argument in Family Court - Part 2

DISCLAIMER: The following is NOT legal advice, nor is it a substitute for legal advice. If you are in Family Court you will need legal advice, so please see a lawyer.
Winning the argument when you’re a divorced dad in Family Court is not easy. But it can be done. I know, because I have done [...]

Family Law Updates

The findings of the trial court in an action to increase support payments will not be reversed unless contrary to the manifest weight of the evidence.
Settlement Agreement
If parties to a marital settlement agreement intend, on dissolution, to preclude judicial modification of maintenance as to amount, it may be better practice to do so in clear [...]

Divorced Dads Tips: Winning in Family Court Requires Clarity

DISCLAIMER: The following is NOT legal advice, nor is it a substitute for legal advice. If you are in Family Court you will need legal advice, so please see a lawyer.
Winning in Family Court Requires Clarity, especially when you are a divorced dad.
The first step to winning in is to clarify and define your goals. [...]

Family Lawyer - Choosing a Competent Family Lawyer!

If you are looking for a legal representative for any issue related to family law that includes divorce, child custody, child adoption, property related issues, pre nuptial agreements, etc. you must keep the following points in mind. The first and foremost thing to do is to extensively research for a family lawyer who is reputed [...]

Family Court Lawyer - Provides Legal Assistance for Important Issues

The cases related to family are very sensitive in nature, reason being the involvement of close one’s especially children (if any). If you are seeking justice for yourself in any of the cases related to family law, the first and most important thing to be taken care of is to get yourself a reputed and [...]