It is very likely you know someone who exhibits narcissistic tendencies. The person who feels they are always right, lacks empathy for others, and is obsessed with power and control. Most of the time, we can ignore those tendencies, overlook
Family Focus
The Family Focus blog, published by Dickinson Wright, covers a range of topics related to family law. It addresses issues such as child support calculations, custody disputes, and the legal implications of private school tuition on support obligations. The blog also explores complex family dynamics including cases involving narcissistic abuse, same-sex parenting rights, and the recognition of de facto parents. It provides insights into the application of state-specific laws, particularly Tennessee family law, and discusses procedural and substantive aspects of family law litigation. The content is aimed at helping individuals understand their rights and obligations in family law matters, with practical guidance on navigating legal challenges related to divorce, child custody, and support.
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Will I Pay Less Child Support If I Pay For Private School Tuition?
By Stuart Scott
How much child support a parent owes and what can be taken as a credit towards child support obligations are common questions in family law matters. A large expense, which could result in a large child support deduction — or…
What Factors Go Into Determining Child Support?
By Stuart Scott
In cases where parents are divorced or not married and living separately, most parents are familiar with the idea of child support (i.e., one parent paying money to the other parent for the benefit of the children.) However, calculating child…
What Income Counts Towards Child Support Obligations?
By Stuart Scott
A common misperception in divorce cases has to do with what income is considered when determining child support. Some people believe it is the amount of their paycheck which is determinative. Others ask whether the value of certain assets, like…
Same-Sex Partners – Child Custody Land Mines
By Stuart Scott
The recent decision of Compher v. Whitfield from the Tennessee Court of Appeals is a prime example of how far child custody law in Tennessee has to go to catch up with today’s same-sex partner realities. In Compher, two women…
Heard/Depp Trial: 3 Lessons Learned For Your Family Law Case.
For weeks we were intrigued by the news and headlines of the court proceedings involving the defamation action by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife Amber Heard. We watched their lives behind closed doors as a married couple play out to…
Five Tips for Making Spring Break an Actual “Break”
We all know that divorce is difficult. If you have ever traveled with young children, you also know that Spring Break can be difficult. Combine the two, and it can be a whirlwind of stress for a recently divorced parent.…
“But it’s legal in Michigan, so it can’t be used against me…right?” – Marijuana use in custody and parenting time matters.
In case you live under a rock, marijuana is legal in Michigan for both medicinal and recreational use. However, a stigma remains around marijuana use and the user that continues to evolve. The long-existing public perception of the squinting stoner…
Three Ways to Ensure Text Messages Are Relevant in Custody Cases
You have hundreds of text messages between you and the other parent. You hand them all over to your lawyer, expecting the lawyer to be ecstatic that you can show every cancellation of parenting time, refusal to take the child…
Tips for Divorcing a Narcissist
Individuals displaying narcissistic personality traits may have an inflated belief in their own self-importance, often need constant admiration and reinforcement from others, do not handle criticism or rejection well, and have an overall sense of entitlement. If you live with…