Children frequently are the top concern when parents end a relationship. At Mellin Robinson, P.C., our child custody and divorce lawyers make every effort to protect your rights and your relationship with your children. Our attorneys can help our clients develop created parenting time plans to fit unique family scenarios.
Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced Divorce with Children attorneys.
Children frequently are the top concern when parents end a relationship. At Mellin Robinson, P.C., our child custody and divorce lawyers make every effort to protect your rights and your relationship with your children. Our attorneys can help our clients develop created parenting time plans to fit unique family scenarios.
Contact us to schedule an appointment with one of our experienced Divorce with Children attorneys.
Our firm is focused entirely on family law issues, which provides us a thorough understanding of the Michigan Child Custody Act and all other state and federal laws that pertain to your parental rights following divorce or the end of a non-marital relationship. Our experienced Michigan family law attorneys work with clients to resolve:
We encourage both parents to resolve these issues through negotiations whenever possible in order to minimize the disruption to the child’s life. Attorneys Irika N. Mellin and Kristen L. Robinson are both certified Michigan family law mediators. They have extensive experience helping parties reach fair agreements through negotiations and mediation.
Our lawyers are also experienced litigators. If disputes regarding custody, parenting time, child support or any family law matter cannot be resolved amicably, we are always prepared to advocate aggressively on your behalf in court.
We work closely with child psychologists if necessary and other child related specialists who can help frame the issues so that your outcome is as favorable as possible.
When parents end a marriage or a non-marital relationship, maintaining a strong relationship with their children often tops the list of concerns. Michigan courts determine custody and parenting time based on the best interests of the child.
The courts favor both parents remaining actively involved in their children’s lives whenever circumstances warrant; however, the laws regarding custody and parenting time allow for numerous factors to be considered. As a result, it is imperative to retain the services of an experienced and accomplished family law attorney who can protect your rights regarding custody and parenting time.
At Mellin Robinson, P.C., our child custody lawyers advocate aggressively to protect our clients’ rights in child custody negotiations and — when an agreement cannot be reached amicably — in litigation.
In Michigan, child support is determined by the Michigan Child Support Formula. Generally, courts set the amount of child support based on this formula unless factors warrant deviating from the formula.
Some of the factors used to determine the amount of child support payments include:
At the law office of Mellin Robinson, P.C., our family law attorneys advocate for parents in the determination of child support. Whether you are seeking child support or you expect to make child support payments, we protect your rights and ensure that the amount of child support ordered is fair.
Sometimes, there are concerns that a party is hiding assets or income in order to lower the amount of child support or spousal support that is paid. We ensure that accurate financial information is provided and work with forensic accountants, valuation experts and other specialists if necessary to obtain accurate financial information.
Paternity refers to determining the biological and/or legal father of a child. Either the mother or the father can bring action to establish paternity. Additionally, the State of Michigan (through the County prosecutor’s office) can file a paternity case against the alleged father if the mother and child are receiving state aid.
Resolving a paternity matter may be simple due to the fact that DNA testing can easily prove the biological father, but there can be complex legal matters to address as well. For example, if a child is born to a woman who is married, the husband is presumed to be the father, regardless of who may be the biological father.
The process of attempting to establish paternity or challenge paternity can involve complex legal arguments, and it is therefore important to have competent attorneys, such as Mellin Robinson P.C., at your side.
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