by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Is your child suddenly rejecting you? Avoiding you? Are you losing the close connection you previously felt with your child? Is your ex-spouse encouraging your child to avoid a relationship with you? Parental Alienation is a common concern in divorce where custody of the parties’ children is being disputed. William Bernet, M.D., […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Co-parenting is the joint effort of both parents to provide for a child after the marriage has ended. While co-parenting may not be the best option in instances of abuse, domestic violence and other serious family issues, most children will benefit from retaining close bonds with both parents. That being […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Many factors determine who has legal custody of a child after a divorce proceeding. However, an individual may lose custody of their child if the court finds them unfit to care for them or a situation that requires their removal has occurred. At Van Den Heuvel Law Office, we’re here to […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel Disputes over the care and raising of a child can quickly turn into a nightmare. Who has custody? How much parenting time, and when? Other family members? Who gets to decide where the child goes to school, does he or she play sports, join ballet? Does the Constitution provide for parental and […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office The beginning of the new school year comes with many challenges, especially for parents who have gone through a divorce but are still co-parenting a child. At the Van Den Heuvel Law Office, our experienced Michigan family law attorneys understand how stressful this time can be and are here to provide […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Once a child custody order is issued by a judge, it is final and legally binding. Still, this does not mean they are set in stone. It is possible to modify child custody orders, but the parent requesting the modification must show two things. They must prove there has been […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Parental figures often become attached to children, even when they are not biologically theirs. This often happens when people become involved in a relationship with someone who has children of their own. A bond develops between the adult that is not the parent and the child. When the adult relationship […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Most couples or families must budget for their major expenses each month, like housing or a vehicle payment. But when it comes to smaller expenses, like gas or your morning coffee, many people lack an accurate budget for these everyday items. Divorce can quickly change all that, making you very […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Child custody disputes are some of the most contentious during a divorce. If you were denied child custody, you may think there is nothing you can do about it. Fortunately, that is not always true. Just as judges can issue child custody orders, they can also modify them, so child custody […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Child custody often creates tension and stress for parents who are pursuing a legal separation or divorce. Custody issues are central to many legal battles for divorcing couples. A skilled Michigan child custody attorney can help streamline the custody process for you and protect your interests both in and outside […]

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