by Chip Farrar | Dec 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Under Michigan law, there is no formula for this, as there is for child support. Whether alimony is appropriate and, if so, how much and for how long is determined by a variety of factors in the case. Key among them are: (1) the past relations and conduct of the...
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...
