Law Offices of Elaine Stypula

11/18/2021

If you're engaged in a custody arrangement, then you - like many other parents - may wonder how your visitation schedule and custody order could change as your child grows up.
Understanding how your custody order will change as your child ages can help you learn what to expect from the coming years - learn more with today's blog: https://bit.ly/3oHnpaM

11/03/2021

What Happens to My Business in a Divorce? Unfortunately, there are no clear-cut answers for what happens to your property in a divorce. You must consider marital property, the origins of your company, and how property is divided: https://bit.ly/3BJH6U7

10/20/2021

The holidays are often a hectic time and, for divorced parents, it can be even more complex. If you are willing to cooperate and be flexible, however, you can get through it. Read our full blog for some helpful tips on how to navigate it: https://bit.ly/3jlpyXV

03/25/2021

If your financial circumstances were severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be struggling to meet your obligation to pay alimony. Read our full blog to find out what you can do to modify alimony amidst this crisis.

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04/09/2020

Staying inside during this quarantine can be extremely tough for some people. We have put together some tips to help you stay positive and make it through this Stay at Home Order. Read more on our blog:

At the Law Offices of Elaine Stypula, we are dedicated to helping our clients navigate divorce successfully. Contact us to see how we can serve you.

04/07/2020

There are many provisions in the CARES Act, but only some of those that are particularly relevant to families. Read more on our blog:

On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the CARES Act. The intention of the Act is to provide economic and financial relief to American families and businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

03/25/2020

The Governor’s Stay Home, Stay Safe Order does NOT prohibit parents from transporting their children to the other parties’ residences to comply with custody and parenting time orders and agreements. Read more on our blog:

On March 23, 2020, Governor Whitmer issued Executive Order 2020-21 COVID-19), which requires all non-essential workers as defined in the order, to Stay Home, Stay Safe for the next three weeks, starting at midnight on March 23, 2020.

03/17/2020

In the midst of uncertainty about school closings, jobs, paying bills, etc., many parents also have to worry about whether they should still be exchanging their children according to parenting time orders. Children, like all of us, crave certainty and predictability. Parenting time orders provide that. However, if for some reason you believe it is unsafe to exchange the children during this time, please reach out to the other parent and explain your concerns, possibly offering make up parenting time once school resumes and things appear to be safer.

02/12/2020

You can’t control everything; however, you can significantly increase your influence over the way your divorce plays out by controlling the controllable. Read more on our blog:

Read our blog for five helpful tips on how you can control the controllable in your divorce and increase your influence over the outcome.

01/23/2020

Asking the right questions during your initial consultation will help you choose the right family law attorney for your needs. Read more on our blog:

If you are getting a divorce, you will need to ask your prospective attorney many questions before making a selection to ensure he or she is the right fit for you. Read our full blog to learn what you should ask before hiring a divorce attorney.

12/30/2019

Custody and parenting time are designed to remain unchanged, but the needs of your children will evolve and your circumstances might change so substantially that it warrants a change in your custody arrangement or parenting schedule. Read more on our blog:

If your circumstances changed substantially or you believe there is proper cause for a modification of your current custody arrangement or parenting schedule, you can file a motion with the court. Read our full blog to learn more about requesting modifications to the parenting schedule.

11/20/2019

Every parent wants to spend as much quality time with their children as possible, especially during the holidays, but coming up with a Holiday parenting plan can be challenging. Read more on our blog:

If you In Michigan, the courts believe both parents should continue to maintain a strong relationship with their children, which is why the noncustodial parent is granted reasonable visitation rights, which also address how the holidays are divided. Read our full blog to learn more.