A forum for Dickinson Wright Family Law attorneys to provide timely, informative, and helpful information on all issues affecting the family, including: marriage, children, divorce, legal separation, custody, finances, same-sex marriages, cohabitation, and premarital rights, as well as practical tips for keeping your marriage healthy and coping with the emotional impact of divorce and separation.
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Why Katy Perry’s “Roar” Can Be Powerful Against Narcissistic Abuse
USA - July 10 2023 It is very likely you know someone who exhibits narcissistic tendencies. The person who feels they are always right, lacks empathy for others, and is…
Will I Pay Less Child Support If I Pay For Private School Tuition?
USA - March 10 2023 How much child support a parent owes and what can be taken as a credit towards child support obligations are common questions in Family Law matters…
What Factors Go Into Determining Child Support?
USA - November 11 2022 In cases where parents are divorced or not married and living separately, most parents are familiar with the idea of child support (i.e., one parent…
What Income Counts Towards Child Support Obligations?
USA - November 4 2022 A common misperception in divorce cases has to do with what income is considered when determining child support. Some people believe it is the amount…
Same-Sex Partners - Child Custody Land Mines
USA - July 8 2022 The recent decision of Compher v. Whitfield from the Tennessee Court of Appeals is a prime example of how far child custody law in Tennessee has to…
Five Tips for Making Spring Break an Actual “Break”
USA - April 1 2022 We all know that divorce is difficult. If you have ever traveled with young children, you also know that Spring Break can be difficult…
“But it’s legal in Michigan, so it can’t be used against me…right?” - Marijuana use in custody and parenting time matters.
USA - March 11 2022 In case you live under a rock, marijuana is legal in Michigan for both medicinal and recreational use. However, a stigma remains around marijuana use…
Three Ways to Ensure Text Messages Are Relevant in Custody Cases
USA - February 14 2022 You have hundreds of text messages between you and the other parent. You hand them all over to your lawyer, expecting the lawyer to be ecstatic that…
Tips for Divorcing a Narcissist
USA - January 14 2022 Individuals displaying narcissistic personality traits may have an inflated belief in their own self-importance, often need constant admiration and…
Five Tips For Making the Holidays Less Stressful for Separated or Divorced Parents
USA - December 3 2021 The holidays are here, and with the season, a certain amount of family stress is expected. However, if you have a child and are recently separated or…
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