The holiday season means shopping, get-togethers and winding down the year with family but for separated or divorced parents, this brings a unique set of challenges. From planning parenting time, to managing travel and traditions, balancing two households can feel overwhelming.

For its final Second Wednesday Session of 2025, Foster Swift will present “Practical Strategies for Co-Parenting During the Holidays” on Wednesday, December 10, from noon to 12:30 p.m. online via Zoom.

Foster Swift’s Paul Millenbach will moderate a discussion with family law attorneys Destiny Hughes and Ben Williams. They will cover strategies on creating a cooperative, child-focused approach during the holidays including: 

• The role of an attorney: How a family law attorney can assist with drafting agreements, resolving disputes, and protecting your rights as a parent.

• Recommendations on traveling with minors: Whether internationally or across state boundaries, traveling with minors can present a whole set of legal hurdles without the proper documents on hand. 

• Holiday parenting time strategies: Learn practical ways to reduce conflict and foster cooperation between co-parents and separate families.

• Prioritizing your child’s needs: How to keep your child’s well-being at the center of every decision.

For additional information about the online discussion, visit www.fosterswift.com/newsroom/events.

State Bar of Michigan warns attorneys of phishing scam
The State Bar of Michigan is warning all members and legal professionals of a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails that appear to come from SBM Executive Director Peter Cunningham. 
The email uses a deceptive email address ending with michbar.org.send crp.com, which is not affiliated with SBM. The email claims to be regarding “a matter that surfaced earlier this week involving a small number of firms,” includes the recipient’s firm, and it requests the recipient confirm their contact information, including name and phone number. 
The email is not legitimate. Recipients are advised that they should not respond to the message, click any links, or provide any personal information. 
A similar fake email was also reported in Illinois, also purportedly from a bar executive. 
SBM also reminds Michigan attorneys and their staff to remain cautious as scammers are becoming increasingly clever in their quest to steal your information and do harm. 

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