Child Custody cases are world wide.
International Child Custody Wants, desires, ideals and world views often evolve and vary from generation to generation. These changes aren’t just generational, even members of the same generation have different priorities of what is important to them and what... Read More →
Grandparent Rights: Three Standards
We field many calls in our busy family law practice about grandparent rights. Some want to know if they can collect child support payments if they are helping raise their grandkids. Some grandparents want to know the options if they... Read More →
Proposed Changes to Michigan Child Custody
A look at Michigan House Bill 4691 The Michigan House Bill 4691, proposing changes to the Child Custody Act of 1970, was introduced on May 31, 2017 and has been referred to the Committee on Judiciary. (Citations below show proposed... Read More →
New for Co-Parents: Online Parenting Classes Now Available
Online Co-Parenting Classes May Satisfy Court Requirements There are online college degrees and virtual SAT tutoring so why not on online parenting classes? The digital age has given divorcing parents a solution to the difficulty of fitting court-ordered co-parenting classes... Read More →
Michigan Medical Marihuana Use Shouldn’t Impact Custody
The Michigan Medical Marihuana Act allows for citizens who have been diagnosed with specific illnesses or conditions to possess and use marihuana for treatment. The law also allows that, “A qualifying patient who has been issued and possesses a registry... Read More →
Grandparenting Time Allowed Under Michigan Law
In Michigan, grandparents have the right to seek Grandparenting Time with grandkids after the parents’ divorce, legal separation or annulment if two very specific conditions are met, according to Michigan Legislature. Guidelines for Grandparenting Time Eligibility Number One – The Grandparent... Read More →
Embrace the Disneyland Dad (or Mom)
Disclaimer: Let us just say up front that we at Kathryn Wayne-Spindler & Associates know that the original term Disneyland Dad is sexist and cliché. We know moms are just as prone to spoiling their kids as dads. So for... Read More →
Summertime Custody Considerations Should Include Best Interests Factors
Memorial Weekend and high-school graduations mark the start of summertime in Michigan. For many working parents, not much changes with the new season other than the weather. But for many lucky kids, summertime in Michigan might mean camps and S’mores, hiking... Read More →
Michigan Custody Question Answered in Ask An Attorney
White Lake Custody Attorney Kathryn Wayne-Spindler answers Michigan Custody Question Milford Family Law Attorney Kathryn Wayne-Spindler was recently featured in a West Oakland County Spinal Column News feature answering a Michigan Custody Question about the child’s role in changes to existing... Read More →
Kathryn Wayne-Spindler answers Change of Domicile question
Kathryn Wayne-Spindler was recently featured in the West Oakland County Spinal Column Newsweekly answering a Post-Divorce Change of Domicile question. She has years of experience handling client’s petitions to move beyond the 100-Mile limit imposed by Michigan law. Wayne-Spindler has answers to difficult... Read More →