Domestic Diversions

pursuit of a divorce from his father

parental alienation

Remarks of Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Maura D. Corrigan

the need for parents to know about personal protection orders as a means of protecting children

stepfather did not qualify as a “custodian” under MCL 712A.18(2), so it required him to reimburse the County of Van Buren for the cost of the child’s care

why the ways in which you live your life and handle your divorce matter

lengths that divorcing New Yorkers will go to hang on to real estate

Since the California paternity court had not awarded him decision-making responsibility, the father lacked the power to veto the decision of the mother, who was awarded “what we understand amounts to a tiebreaking vote.”

how artist Jeff Koons racked up $4 million in his divorce from Italian porn star/politician Ilona Staller

court to determine independently what custodial placement is in the best interests of the children

certified mail does not include Federal Express

court upheld the felony nonsupport law against an ex post facto challenge

the felony nonsupport statute provides for strict liability

Felony Nonsupport is a Strict-Liabilty Offense in Michigan.

some facts in the California “egg donor” case

the full faith and credit clause of the Constituion and federal jurisdiction for interstate custody disputes

ruling against a lesbian egg donor

California’s shift on change of domicile principles

the $10 million dollar jury award in an oral contract (not palimony) case

most states do not have a parent-child privilege