In Oakland County and across Michigan, families are relying on technology to stay connected with their children. This is especially true for parents with parenting time schedules. Whether through Zoom, FaceTime, or regular phone calls, Michigan courts recognize that meaningful contact can sometimes happen electronically, especially when in-person parenting time is limited by distance, safety…
A sobering new ruling shows what happens when parents can’t let go of the fight In a striking decision released this week, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court’s decision to strip a father of his legal custody rights—not because he was unfit, but because he and his ex-wife simply couldn’t stop fighting.…
Navigating child custody, parenting time, and child support can be highly challenging. When a child is born to unmarried parents, specific statutory rules dictate the legal landscape. At The Kronzek Firm, our team of highly respected family law attorneys has spent more than 30 years aggressively protecting parental rights and securing stable futures for thousands…
By Charles M. Kronzek What Happens to the House in an Oakland County Divorce? The marital home tends to generate more conflict in a Michigan divorce than almost any other asset. That’s true whether the couple owns a home in Milford, Troy, Bloomfield Hills, Novi, Farmington, Birmingham, or another city here in Oakland County. For many…
By Charles M. Kronzek | The Kronzek Firm | OaklandCountyFamilyLaw.com Charles M. Kronzek is a Michigan family law attorney with more than 32 years of experience representing clients in divorce, custody, and child protective proceedings (CPS cases) throughout Oakland County, Macomb County, Metro Detroit, and Livingston County. If you are going through a divorce, custody…
By Charles M. Kronzek Michigan custody disputes often become emotionally charged when one parent turns a child against the other parent. Sometimes that conduct is intentional, and sometimes it’s inadvertent. Either way, it’s bad for children. While “Malicious Parent Syndrome” (MPS) is not a recognized mental health diagnosis or legal term under Michigan law, it…
If you are an Oakland County parent struggling with a child who repeatedly defies your authority, Michigan law provides a legal avenue through the Sixth Circuit Court Family Division: the incorrigibility petition. This guide explains exactly what that means, what Oakland County requires, and what to expect every step of the way. What Is an…
Hiring a divorce attorney is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during your divorce. However, retaining counsel is only the first step; how you work with your attorney can make a major difference in how smoothly and efficiently your case proceeds. In Michigan, divorce involves both legal and procedural requirements under Michigan law,…
Parents around Oakland County, Michigan, including Troy, Clarkston, Farmington Hills, and Bloomfield Township, know that child-related expenses do not end when the child turns 18. Separated parents, as well as parents who are in the process of a divorce, may wonder if their divorce, custody, and child support order should have terms outlining how college…
Oakland County Guide for Residents of Troy, Novi, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Birmingham, and Surrounding Communities In Michigan, divorce does not require both spouses to cooperate. In fact, many divorces filed in Oakland County, including in cities such as Bloomfield Hills, Southfield, Rochester, Pontiac, Troy, Farmington, and Novi, move forward even when one spouse…
