Custody Concerns During COVID-19 Quarantine
Having the schools close, businesses shutdown, and stay-at-home orders in effect are challenging for many families. This situation can become even more stressful if you and your ex share custody of your child. What happens to your custody arrangement in this situation?
In general, stay-at-home orders are not meant to disrupt current custody arrangements. If you are your spouse are co-parenting in a healthy manner, you should discuss a plan for sharing custody upfront. This can include ensuring both parents are engaging in proper social isolation so your child can safely travel between the two homes.
Some people are still working outside of the house, or they might be taking stay-at-home orders seriously. If you are concerned that your ex is regularly exposed to others, you should discuss your options with an experienced custody lawyer. While courts are closed for regularly-scheduled cases, you might be able to obtain an emergency custody order if you believe your ex is putting your child at risk.
Modifying Custody for High-Risk Children
Some children are at a much higher risk of experiencing dangerous complications of COVID-19 due to underlying health conditions. If your child is immuno compromised, has asthma, or other respiratory or cardiac conditions, you might not want to expose them to anything outside your home at all – even just going to your ex’s house.
In this situation, you and your ex might want to agree to modify the custody or visitation schedule for the time being. There are many video options for visitations with the other parent, and your child’s safety should be your priority.
Contact a Child Custody Lawyer in Southfield Today
If you have questions or concerns about custody in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, do not hesitate to call McGuigan Law, PLLC, for assistance. Contact us online or call 248.356.9100 to speak with a Southfield child custody attorney.
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Getting through a Holiday Divorce
Divorces happen at all times of the year. While many people try to “make it through the holidays” for the sake of children or other family members before they file, this is not feasible in many cases. If you have a divorce case pending over the holiday season, there are steps you can take to protect your well-being and the outcome of your case. Make sure you discuss your circumstances with an experienced divorce attorney in Southfield.
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Can You Record a Conversation with Your Spouse During a Divorce Case?
When you are getting divorced, your spouse may say something to you or to someone else that could help you prove allegations or give you an advantage in your legal case. In order to avoid a he-said,she-said scenario, you might be tempted to record the conversation. After all, we all have recording devices in our pockets these days, and it is all too easy to get a recording of a conversation. However, is it legal to do this?
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Should You Move Out of Your House before a Divorce?
If you and your spouse decide to end your marriage, chances are you want to move forward with your post-marriage life as soon as possible. This often means that one spouse wants to move out of the family home so the couple can separate. Is it a good idea to move out of your house?
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What is Separate Maintenance in Michigan?
There are situations in which you know your marriage is not salvageable yet you and your spouse do not want to legally dissolve the marriage. This could be due to religious beliefs, tax purposes,health insurance purposes, or other personal reasons. However, if you and your spouse plan to live permanently apart for an extended period of time, it is important to resolve several issues, many of which are highly similar to the divorce process.
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Does a Divorce Mean You Have to Sell Your House?
Many married couples purchase houses and build a life in the home, especially for any children they may have. If you decide to get divorced, you may expect to lose some of your possessions, though will you have to lose your house? The answer to this question is different for each divorcing couple, and you should discuss the details of your situation with a divorce attorney in Michigan. In the meantime, the following is some brief information about how divorce can affect a family home in Michigan.
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Requirements for a Divorce in Michigan
When many people want to end their marriage, they may want it to happen right away. Unfortunately, there are a number of legal issues you must first sort through, as well as divorce requirements you must meet to obtain a divorce under Michigan law. The following are only some requirements for a Michigan divorce -to discuss your specific situation, contact our divorce lawyers today.
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