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News involving COVID-19 coverage is everywhere, and Michigan is no exception, having recently been named a coronavirus “hotspot.” On Thursday, April 2, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the closing of all K-12 for all in-person education for the rest of the 2019-2020 school year in response to the coronavirus global pandemic. While this decision helps to ensure the safety and health of Michiganders, the impact of COVID-19 on families is yet to be fully understood.

For some families, the impact of COVID-19 on daily life may be as simple as coordinating work schedules and childcare needs. For others, coronavirus ...

An unexpected school closure such as a snow day or a sick day is especially difficult to navigate as a divorced parent. However, recent events are forcing many to asses their co-parenting childcare options in extreme measures. If you have shared custody, read on.

Update #1: On March 23, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a shelter-in-place order to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Michigan. Now, in addition to questions stemming from co-parenting during unexpected school closure, many parents are wondering how this impacts their custody arrangement.

Update #2: On April 2, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued an ...

Michigan family courts are designed to protect the rights of and advocate for the best interest of children. While judges do their best to keep the family intact as much as possible, certain specifics regarding your family dynamic must be addressed and taken seriously, especially instances of child custody and substance abuse. If you or your child’s other parent suffer from addiction, it could have a major impact on your custody and parenting time schedule.

What is an addiction?

According to the Mayo Clinic, drug addiction (also called substance use disorder) “is a disease that affects a person’s brain and behavior ...