Michigan Child Custody Blog Articles

Michigan Child Custody Blog articles from the attorneys at Bruce Law Firm

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Fathers Rights Michigan: A Professional Review

If you are a father in Michigan, it is essential to understand your rights regarding child custody. A professional guide to fathers’ rights in Michigan can help you know what steps to take if you find yourself in a child custody battle.

The laws related to child custody vary from state to state, so it is essential to know what applies in Michigan. We will provide an overview of fathers’ rights in Michigan and discuss some of the most important things fathers should know.

Does Child Support Change If You Get Married? How Marital Status Affects Child Support Payments

When two people get married, their lives become intertwined in many ways. One question often arises about whether child support payments will change if the parents marry. Generally, child support payments will not change if you marry in Michigan.

The Courts generally do not include the new spouse’s income. Michigan’s child support guidelines do not consider a new spouse’s income when a child support obligation is calculated.

However, the answer to this question is complex and depends on various factors. We will explore how marital status affects child support payments. We will also provide tips on handling child support payments if you get married.

Michigan Child Support Formula: What You Need To Know

Michigan child support is determined by a state-specific child support formula that considers various factors, including the parents’ incomes, the number of children involved, and health care and child care costs. We will discuss the Michigan child support formula in detail to understand how it works and how it might apply to your situation.

The child support formula calculates the primary child support obligation, which is the amount of child support that the non-custodial parent will pay to the custodial parent. The Michigan child support formula considers the incomes of both parents, the number of children involved, and health care and child care costs.

Denying Parenting Time In Michigan? Your Guide To The Law

If you are a Michigan parent considering denying parenting time to the other parent, you need to know about the law. The Michigan court system takes parenting time very seriously and will not allow parents to deny the other parent their parenting time without good reason.

A parenting time schedule is a schedule of the noncustodial parents’ time with the minor children. The parenting time schedule is a court order and is enforced by the Circuit Courts in Michigan.

We will discuss the basics of custody and parenting time in Michigan and what you need to know if you are considering denying parenting time. We will also provide information on how to get help if you are struggling with parenting time issues.