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
Divorce in Oakland County can be emotionally draining, time-consuming, and legally complex. Whether your case is in the Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac or you live in nearby cities like Troy, Birmingham, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Waterford, Clarkston, Royal Oak, or Novi, one thing is universally true: you can dramatically improve your case—and save
Military families here in Oakland County, from Troy to Southfield, from Novi to Farmington Hills, know that military deployment takes a toll on marriages. If you’re considering divorce while one spouse is deployed, the process involves more than the usual emotional strain. Michigan divorce law intersects with federal protections for servicemembers, making military divorce during
Establishing paternity is one of the most important legal steps for unmarried parents in Michigan. Whether you are a mother seeking child support or a father trying to establish custody or parenting time, understanding your rights under Michigan paternity law is crucial. In Oakland County, home to cities like Troy, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Farmington,
Here in Oakland County, Michigan, people going through a divorce usually focus on big issues like child custody, dividing assets, or who gets the house. Frankly, those are the issues that we divorce attorneys usually look at first. An issue less focused on but still important is car insurance. More often than not, auto insurance
In Oakland County, Michigan, the division of marital property can be one of the more difficult parts of the divorce process, especially when it comes to selling the house. If you’re going through a divorce and need to sell your Oakland County home in communities like Troy, Farmington Hills, Novi, Bloomfield Hills, and Waterford, or
