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U.S. Supreme Court Asked to Weigh in on Same-Sex “Paternity” Battle
Is paternity about a biological relationship to a child, or is it a tool to provide children the care and support of two parents? If
When Mental Health and Parenting Time Issues Collide
Serious mental health concerns can turn a relatively routine custody case into a drawn-out battle for parenting time. Find out what the courts can do
What Happens After the Acknowledgment of Parentage Is Signed?
You and your partner are celebrating the birth of your new child. Mother and baby are healthy, and you have been there every step of
What to Do When You Are Denied Parenting Time
When you are dealing with an uncooperative co-parent, every visitation can seem like a battle. How can you protect your relationship with your child when
National Adoption Day: What Adoptive Parents Should Know
Saturday, November 18, 2017, is National Adoption Day. Every year, thousands of Michigan foster children are eligible for adoption by couples and individuals looking to
Sit Through the Pledge of Allegiance? Students Have That Right
One of the stories of the year has been NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick and his decision to kneel through the National Anthem. The nationwide reaction
How to Enforce Your Judgment of Divorce
Your marriage is over. You’ve separated from your spouse, and gone through all the court proceedings to finalize your judgment of divorce. But even though
LGBT Couples Sue Michigan for Adoption Discrimination
Gay and lesbian couples have been able to marry in Michigan since the Obergefell v Hodges decision in 2015. But the state is still creating barriers
Why is the Hague Convention in My Custody Order?
Judgments of Divorce and final custody orders contain a lot seemingly unnecessary language. One of the most confusing is the reference to the Hague Convention.
Who Can Be Named on a Birth Certificate?
Dad, husband, non-biological mother? Who gets to be listed on a child’s birth certificate? Is it up to the mother, or the hospital? And what