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Same-Sex Couples, Child Custody, and Michigan’s Equitable Parent Doctrine

It has been over a year since the United States Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states. Now, many gay and lesbian parents are trying to sort out what that decision means for them....

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U.S. Supreme Court Stands Up Against Domestic Violence

Guns and domestic violence are a deadly combination. If an abuser has access to a firearm, he or she is much more likely to kill his or her partner. Again and again, Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court...

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Back to School? Back to Bullying

Today marks the first day of school for students across Michigan. But a new study finds that ours is the worst state in the nation when it comes to bullying. Find out how to tell if your child is at...

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What Every Parent Should Know This School Year

The kids are back in school and you are beginning to settle into the new routine. But are you missing out on your rights as a parent? Find out what every parent should know about custody, schools, and...

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How Can a Teenager Get an Emancipation?

Growing up comes with a lot of transitions. Teenagers often find themselves at odds with their parents. But sometimes that conflict is more than just growing up. Sometimes an emancipation is the only...

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LGBTQ Education Policy Pits Michigan Lawmakers at Odds

How should Michigan schools treat their LGBTQ students? This has been one of the big questions of 2016. It is pitting lawmakers against one another, even within the same party. But it could leave the...

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Is Implicit Bias Affecting Your Preschool Student?

Race relations in school is not a new problem. From resources to disciplinary records, minority students often get the short end of the educational stick. Now a new study shows that implicit bias can...

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Who Gets to Decide Your Child’s Hair Style?

Your 13 year old wants to cut her long, flowing hair into a pixie cut. Your ex would rather just shave it all off. So who gets to decide your child’s hair style? Is it up to you, your ex, or the...

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What is a Non-Disparagement Clause?

If you have been listening in on your attorney’s negotiations with your co-parent’s lawyer, you may have heard that the custody order will include a “non-disparagement clause.” Don’t let the fancy name...

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Voting Next Week? Ballot Selfies Allowed, Court Says

Whether you are headed to the polls next week just for the presidential candidates or plan to vote all the way down ticket to your local school board, getting out the vote is exceptionally important....

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