by Chip Farrar | Oct 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
For years, in cases involving the death or serious injuries of small children, parents have lost their rights based on a hypothesis known as the Shaken Baby Syndrome. In detailing this hypothesis, so-called medical experts have successfully mesmerized judges and... by Chip Farrar | Oct 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Yes, almost all parents. The Michigan Child Custody Act provides that, “A child has a right to parenting time with a parent unless it is shown on the record by clear and convincing evidence that it would endanger the child’s physical, mental, or emotional... by Chip Farrar | Oct 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
If the other party earns more than you, it is quite possible that they will be ordered to pay at least some portion of your legal fees. The court rule on this point is MCR 3.206(D)(2)(a), which authorizes this, if you can show that you are “unable to bear the expense... by Chip Farrar | Jul 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Absent unusual circumstances, yes. Michigan Law presumes that every child needs to have a strong relationship with both separated parents. So the court will effectively mandate some degree of parenting time, unless it determines on the record by clear and convincing... by Chip Farrar | Jun 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
It possibly could be counted as income. According to the 2021 Michigan Child Support Formula Manual, their income “may include the value of gifts or gratuities such as money, food, shelter, transportation, or other goods or services that a parent receives from... 