Bringing a new baby into your family is a joyous experience. If this is happening through an adoption, you must ensure that you understand the process and what’s going to happen. One of the decisions you have to make is what type of adoption you’re looking for. This...
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3 times grandparents in Michigan adopt their grandchildren
Quite a few children across Michigan live with their grandparents instead of their mothers and/or fathers. The number of children living full-time with grandparents in Michigan has doubled in the last generation. Many of these grandparents will take the important...
Coming back into your child’s life after a problem with alcohol
Living with someone who’s an alcoholic isn’t easy, especially for children. Alcoholism can cause a person to become unreliable. They may lie constantly and try to blame others for their actions. Children don’t really understand what’s going on. They only know that one...
Options for your marital home in divorce
For most people, the marital home is the most valuable asset they own. If you’re going through a divorce, that home might become a huge point of contention. Several options are possible for the marital home. You and your spouse can agree on an option. If you can’t,...
Why mediation may not be right for your Michigan divorce
Topics surrounding divorce mediation have been featured on our website and legal blog on several occasions. The mediation process comes with many benefits, such as reduced costs and faster divorces (usually), making it popular among many Grand Rapids couples. Family...
Here’s why you need to legally establish paternity of your child
Your romance with your child’s mother had faded before the baby was even born -- but you’ve remained cordial or friendly with each other. You both believe having a father in a child’s life is important. So why haven’t you formally established paternity? It may not...