Michigan Child Custody & Michigan Child Support

Michigan courts seek custody, visitation and support arrangements that are in the best interests of the child or children, taking into consideration all of the factors surrounding each particular family. Courts prefer that parents seek agreement on custody, visitation and support issues, but will step in if parents cannot agree. Following are the laws governing Michigan child custody and support.

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What is a second-parent adoption?

The definition of second parent adoption is that a child who already has one parent with parental rights is adopted by another parent, without terminating the existing parental rights. For example: if Joe is already Ann’s parent, and Sue wants to adopt Ann without terminating Joe’s rights, then a second parent adoption would be used. In a second parent adoption, both the existing parent and the ‘second’ parent will have legal guardianship and rights to the child.

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What is an open adoption?

Open adoption means that a birth parent and a child may continue to have contact, even after the birth parent gives her parental rights to the adoptive parent; or that a child will have the right to know who his or her biological parents are.

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Oklahoma Divorce & Separation

Obtaining a legal separation or divorce is common in every state. The rules and laws that govern these processes, however, can differ significantly from one state to the next, and it’s important to know the particulars of your state.

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Oklahoma Child Custody & Oklahoma Child Support

Oklahoma courts, like family courts in all states, encourage parents to work together on an agreement for raising their children after a divorce, particularly because such agreements are usually reflective of the best interests of the children.

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Indiana Divorce & Separation

The laws and rules governing the separation and divorce processes can differ significantly from one state to another. What are the requirements for getting a divorce in Indiana?

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