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The Back-to-School Checklist for Co-Parents
August means parents and children alike begin to turn their thoughts back to school. There’s a lot to do to prepare students for their new
Why Does My Adoption Lawyer Care if my Child is Indian?
Adoption lawyers, agencies, and judges ask a lot of personal questions. They need original birth certificates and confidential personal information about everyone involved, from the
U.S. Supreme Court Weighs In On LGBT Birth Certificates
Who are the parents of a child when it is born? Biology dictates that the genetic make-up of a child comes from one man and
Michigan Bill Puts Breadwinners Over Kids in Custody Disputes
The Michigan House of Representatives is considering a bill that could up-end child custody decisions across the state. By renaming the Child Custody Act the
Could Melania Actually Divorce Sitting President Trump?
TV personality Chelsea Handler recently said Melania Trump would be an “American hero” if she divorced Donald. But as a sitting president, could Trump actually
Michigan Adoption Court Takes On Immigration
Immigration issues can seriously affect Michigan families. But most of the time, decisions regarding a person’s legal status are made in federal court, not by
No Shortcuts to the Revocation of Paternity Act, Michigan Supreme Court Says
The Revocation of Paternity Act is a very complicated statute. Unrepresented parents and even some lawyers can have trouble following all the steps to a
How Long Will My Divorce Take?
You have decided to put the past behind you and move on with your life. You have already packed up your belongings and moved out
New York Awards “Tri-Custody” When Polyamorous Relationship Dissolves
What does it mean to be a parent? Courts, scientists, and even charitable organizations have been struggling to define the term for decades. Now a
Can I Move My Child Out of State?
Life changes after a divorce or custody separation. Parents move on, start new relationships, take new jobs, and sometimes relocate. But when the court has