by Chip Farrar | Jan 14, 2026 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
The distinction between separate and marital property is often a point of contention in divorce cases. Separate property generally includes assets acquired by the husband or wife before the date of the marriage. It also includes property obtained during the marriage... by Chip Farrar | Dec 2, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
Mandatory reporting laws exist to protect vulnerable individuals—especially children—from abuse and neglect. These laws require certain professionals, known as mandatory reporters, to report any reasonable suspicion of abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities.... by Chip Farrar | Nov 19, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
Absolutely not. Parties to a custody order must strictly comply with all its terms. They may not deviate without mutual agreement. Certainly, there are occasions when a parent has legitimate concerns about the child’s safety with the other parent. In that case, the... by Chip Farrar | Sep 10, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
Parenting time is essentially the time a child spends with each parent. The point of court-ordered-parenting-time is always to foster a strong parent-child relationship. Generally speaking, it is in the best interests of the child to have a strong relationship with... by Chip Farrar | Jun 18, 2025 | Charles P. Farrar PLLC
No, unless for some reason you agree to that. This issue is addressed in some of our local courts’ parenting-time guidelines. According to the St. Clair Friend of the Court Parenting Time Guidelines: Holiday and summer parenting time takes precedence over... 