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Stepparents Can Adopt Stepkids in Michigan in Certain Situations
March 13th, 2019
When you fall in love with and marry someone who already has children, that usually means the children become a part of your life as well. In the vast majority of cases, your role as stepparent will be to provide your spouse with practical and financ…
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Categories: Adoption
Your Parent-Child Bond Can Influence Custody Decisions
March 1st, 2019
Going through child custody negotiations can feel impersonal and frustrating, and you may feel that you are receiving orders from judges that have no knowledge of you or your child. However, you may not realize that child custody courts are surprisin…
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Categories: Child Custody
What to Consider When Planning to Adopt Your Stepchild
February 26th, 2019
If you are a stepparent, it is likely that you have already gone through the process of developing a strong relationship with your stepchild. You may have been a parental figure to them since they were a young baby, and, for all intents and purposes,…
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Categories: Adoption
How Can I Get Spousal Support After My Divorce?
February 15th, 2019
If you are going through a divorce in Michigan, you may be worried about how you will be financially affected as a result of no longer benefiting from the income of your spouse. Many households rely on one income to meet the family needs, with the ot…
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Categories: Spousal Support
Emotional Issues Commonly Faced in an Adoption
February 1st, 2019
If you are starting the journey toward becoming an adoptive parent, you are likely considering the future challenges that you may face, and preparing yourself mentally for the endeavor. Like many things in life, going through the process of adoption…
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Categories: Adoption
Preparing for an Immigration Interview in Michigan
January 16th, 2019
If you are going through the immigration process in the state of Michigan, it is likely that you have been filing a great deal of paperwork and have dealt with a lot of stressful situations. Successful immigration is a very long process in the United…
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Categories: Immigration
The Factors Considered in a Michigan Child Custody Case
January 4th, 2019
Child custody is always a difficult issue to deal with when two parents separate. There may be disagreements on how best to raise a child, and there may also be concerns from one parent about the child’s safety and welfare when they are with th…
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Categories: Child Custody
3 Types of Divorce Mediation: Which is Right For You?
January 2nd, 2019
Arguably, any kind of divorce mediation is better than no divorce mediation. The process will probably save you time, headache and money during the finalization of your divorce. That being said, there are several types of divorce mediation that coupl…
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Categories: Divorce
Mediation Can Help You to Agree on Spousal Support
December 21st, 2018
There is no doubt that the process of divorce is difficult for many different reasons. There are many social challenges that are difficult to face. For example, divorcing spouses need to break the news of the divorce to their children and other loved…
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Categories: Spousal Support
What to Consider Before Adopting a Child in Michigan
December 3rd, 2018
Adopting a child, just as having a biological child, can be one of the most simultaneously rewarding and challenging things that you will ever do. Adopting can take a great deal of planning, and it is important that you take many things into consider…
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Categories: Adoption