Why Don’t People Pay Child Support?
Reviewed and approved by Kathryn Wayne Spindler When a couple divorces and minor children are involved, the most significant decision affecting the...Read More
What is a Guardian Ad Litem and Why has One Been Assigned to My Case?
A Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is an objective, third person who works with the court to determine facts of a case. A...Read More
Child Support Income Calculations
When it comes to trying to cheat the child support system, the Michigan courts have seen it all. They have seen drastic...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...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...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...Read More
Tips for Successful Parenting Coordination Process
The Parenting Coordination Process is a mediation arrangement where co-parents work with a coordinator to resolve child-custody related matters. QUESTION: Which parenting...Read More
Children of Parental Alienation Suffer as Adults
As incidences of Parental Alienation Syndrome increase, therapy professionals are looking at the long-term impacts on the children of high-conflict divorces. Children...Read More
Drug abuse: 5 things I wish my family law clients knew
Dear Drug or Alcohol Abuser, I’ve been a family law attorney for more than 20 years now and I have seen families...Read More
Child Support After Parent Death
When negotiating divorce and child custody agreements, it’s important to prepare for all possible scenarios. In terms of child support and custody,...Read More