IS SHE MARRIED TO SOMEONE ELSE? Becoming a parent is probably the most life-changing thing that can happen to you. Sometimes, you may face the possibility of becoming a parent unexpectedly. What should you do? What do you need to know? If a woman is married when the child is conceived or born, Michigan law…
You may not have heard the term ‘third party custody’ before, and that’s okay. Not a lot of people other than family law attorneys and judges have heard of it. Certainly it can sound rather confusing. After all, why would someone outside of your immediate family have custody of your kids? (Isn’t that what ‘third…
You don’t hear the term “moral fitness” outside of an impeachment hearing or a courtroom these days, because the issue of morality is so subjective these days. What’s acceptable behavior to one person might be completely reprehensible to another, based on their religion, culture, or personal beliefs. But did you know, your moral fitness might…
When the Supreme Court ruled that same sex marriage was legal in 2015, it was a groundbreaking moment for LGBT couples all over the nation. People lined up outside churches and courthouses all over in Royal Oak, Troy, Southfield and Rochester to tie the knot with the partners they loved. But with marriage comes all…
Hi there, welcome back and thanks for joining us. We’ve been talking about how the Family Court in Oakland County awards visitation (which is called parenting time here in Michigan), and how you can go about changing your visitation plan. Many parents aren’t satisfied with the parenting time awarded to them by the court –…
If we had a dollar for every time a parent called us to ask if they could change their visitation agreement (which is called a parenting time agreement her in Michigan), we could take ALL our clients out to lunch. Seriously – it’s a subject that comes up a lot. Why? Because parents love their…
Hey there, thanks for joining us for the wrap up of this discussion about co-parenting with an ex who doesn’t share any of your values when it comes to raising kids. It can be very challenging for parents here in Oakland County, but as we pointed out in the previous article, there are options available…
Welcome back and thanks for joining The Kronzek Firm again. We’ve been discussing the challenges faced by Oakland County parents, and lots of Metro Detroiters who believe that their ex is a lousy parent, which makes their own parenting challenges that much greater. However, while it can be very frustrating, there are things you need…
Welcome back to our discussion on divorce and how it can be uniquely impacted by having to parent a newborn during the split. As we discussed in the previous article, child custody is an important issue to keep in mind if you’re planning to get divorced. You should also make a point of seeing an…
Caring for a newborn can be an extremely challenging and exhausting task. No matter how loving and patient you may be, babies have a very high need level. This means the first months as a parent to a newborn are likely to be filled with stress, hormonal fluctuations, and complete exhaustion. Now add divorce into…
