Are you and your spouse going through a divorce? If so, you two are not the only ones who are affected. This is especially true if you have children. Simply put, you need to make sure that your children are included in the process. No, you do not want them to see everything and have a say in all the big decisions, but they do need to know what is going on. After all, a divorce is something that is going to affect your children now as well as into the future...

A common question most of my clients ask is "What factors do courts take into account when deciding who gets custody of the children?" Most family law courts in Michigan use a standard that gives the "best interests of the child" the highest priority when deciding in a custody battle. The court is looking out for the children's best interest, and not what is most convenient for the parents. The factors that are taken into account are:

Going through a divorce is both difficult and stressful. If you and your spouse have a child together, this situation can be even more difficult to deal with. After all, you have to decide who will have custody of the child. If possible, it would be in your best interest to settle this without going to court. After all, it is never good to put your child through additional stress.

If you are going through a divorce, it is safe to say that you are encountering plenty of stress. That being said, things can be even worse if you bring children into the equation. It is very important for you to keep their feelings in mind during the entire divorce process. After all, things can and will change quite a bit as the process begins to unwind. Where are the children going to live? Where will they get money? All of the questions that you think about are those that your children may be pondering as well.