Must all child custody agreements be created by a judge?

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in child custody on Thursday, February 16, 2017. If you are a parent about to go through a divorce, the wellbeing of your children is likely your biggest source of stress and worry. Not only can divorce be hard on
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Could a child custody dispute put you in contempt of court?

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in child custody on Monday, April 3, 2017. Family law courts in Michigan generally endeavor to be impartial when presiding over child custody disputes. Gone are the days when a mother was afforded a presumption of sole legal and/or physical
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Can children testify in a child custody dispute?

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in child custody on Monday, February 6, 2017. When divorcing parents cannot agree on a child custody arrangement, they may be forced to have the court issue a custody decision. The court will apply the best interest of the child
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Creating a co-parenting plan for divorced couples

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in child custody on Friday, November 25, 2016. Divorce can be a stressful process even for couples who want to maintain a modicum of good will. In particular, the children of a marriage in the process of ending often struggle
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Michigan’s child support formula considers both parents’ income

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in child custodyon Monday, October 10, 2016. Divorce courts in Michigan apply an income shares model to calculate each parent’s child support obligations. That means that courts consider the income of both parents, instead of only the custodial parent’s. Officially called the Michigan Child
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Must you be the primary caregiver to have joint legal custody?

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in child custodyon Monday, November 7, 2016. Family law courts recognize the important contributions provided by each parent in a child’s life. For that reason, many courts may presume that divorcing parents will have joint legal custody. Under that approach, decisions involving big
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Parenting your child mindfully during and post-divorce

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in child custody on Monday, October 10, 2016. The concept of mindfulness has recently become a mainstream popular culture reference. Authors, television characters and even musicians speak frequently about mindfulness in regards to eating, exercising, everyday living and love. Some
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Does a divorce filing preclude the option of mediation?

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Filing for divorce with seasonal affective disorder

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in divorce on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. With darker, colder weather, some people experience depression or feel a loss of energy. For those who are splitting up with their spouse, or anticipating a divorce, seasonal affective disorder can make the
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Tips for dealing with a high conflict divorce

On behalf of Bebout, Potere, Cox & Bennion, P.C. posted in divorce on Friday, December 8, 2017. Couples who are going through a high conflict divorce in Michigan may have an easier time if they are more prepared for what to expect. Any divorce is difficult, but dealing with intense
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