by John Bain | Apr 22, 2015 | child custody, Divorce, Parenting Time
Over the years I have spoke with many people who are thinking of getting divorced and are unable to document what has happened in the past year. Quite often they have a general idea but they cannot be specific. I have found that it is best to get make a calendar with...
by bainlawadmin | Jan 14, 2013 | Blog, child custody, child support, Child Support and Custody, children, family law, Parenting Time
A few years ago changes were made in custody and child support rules in the state of Michigan. In the past there was a cutoff in the number of days used to calculate support which created a lot of fighting regarding parenting time. Under the old rules there were not...
by bainlawadmin | Oct 8, 2012 | child custody, children, domestic violence, Parenting Time
Many times I am asked by people whether they can or should leave the marital home prior to or after filing for divorce. If you have children the answer is almost always no. Many times the spouse will say that they need space, that there should be a temporary...
by bainlawadmin | Sep 4, 2012 | child custody, Child Support and Custody, Divorce, domestic violence, Parenting Time
Over the years I have seen people hurt their ability to obtain custody or be awarded substantial parenting time by moving out of the home where the children live without a court ordered agreement regarding custody and parenting time. Quite frequently they fall into...
by bainlawadmin | Apr 4, 2012 | child custody, gaurdianship, grand parents rights, guardian, Parenting Time
Nowadays more and more grandparents are raising the grandchildren which brings up the issue of a grand parent obtaining custody of a child. Take for example, a grandmother who has been raising her grandchildren for the past few years due to the parent’s use of drugs...
by bainlawadmin | Mar 16, 2012 | child custody, child custodyl, domestic violence
It is horrible being subjected to a relationship which is controlled by a spouse engaging in domestic violence and when one is in this type of relationship they need the help of professionals who can help them move on with their life. In Livingston County LACASA is...
