by Van Den Heuvel Law Office When parents get a divorce and children are involved, they are usually awarded child custody or visitation time. Parents are not always happy with these orders, but children do not always agree with them either. In some cases, a child may even refuse to visit with the other parent, and their objections […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Divorce is always a difficult process, and it only becomes even more challenging when children are involved. Parents often wonder if they will have to pay child support and, even more importantly, if they will win their child custody case. During the divorce process, a judge will consider what is in the best interests […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office As parents, we deal with numerous responsibilities on a daily basis to ensure the safety, health, and emotional well being of our children. When it comes to disputes involving child custody, it is often unthinkable to imagine that you would not be there to provide the care, love, and support […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office It was once impossible for grandparents to petition the court for child custody in the event that the parents of the child got a divorce. In 2005, however, the Michigan legislature signed the Grandparent Visitation Bill into law. The new law allows for grandparents, under certain circumstances, to request visitation time. Unfortunately, doing so […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Couples choose to legally separate instead of getting a divorce for several reasons. Religious reasons are often the cause of a legal separation, but individuals also often choose this route for insurance or tax purposes. Many states do not allow for legal separation, but they are valid in Michigan and these arrangements […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office One of the most contentious aspects of any divorce involves the children and child custody issues. In many cases, parents can overcome any resentment that they feel towards the other until the divorce is finalized and everyone can move on with their lives. Sometimes, unfortunately, that is not the case, and parents […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel Getting divorced is difficult enough, but if a minor child is involved issues of moving and relocation can become incredibly difficult. Knowing when you need permission from the court to move can make a critical difference in your personal and professional life as well as the life of your child. At […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel In all custody and visitation decisions regarding a child, the court frames its decision through the lens of what is in the best interests of the child. But what exactly are the factors considered when determining what is in a child’s best interest? Knowing what the court looks for in these […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel Domestic violence is an issue that often falls under family law in addition to criminal law in Michigan. While acts of violence against a partner, family member, or roommate may result in different criminal charges, such actions can also affect family law situations. More specifically, incidents of domestic violence tend to have […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel When the court determines an appropriate child custody order, it considers a set of 12 factors that indicate which physical and legal custody arrangement best serves the child’s needs. These factors are known as the 12 best interest factors. Every child’s needs are unique, and every family’s situation is unique. With this in mind, […]

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