Deciding to file for divorce is difficult and stressful. For both spouses, especially those with children or complex financial situations, the outcome can have long-lasting effects. Before filing with the family court, it’s important to prepare yourself so that you can navigate the divorce process effectively. There are four things that you should think about…
A Short Guide for Oakland and Macomb and Livingston County Residents As a family law firm practicing in and around the Oakland County area, a common question our divorce attorneys have been asked over the years is whether a spouse can be ordered to pay the other’s attorney fees. The “American Rule” requires each spouse…
With more than 30 years’ experience handling Michigan divorce cases, sometimes we think we’ve seen it all—the division of houses, cars, and the obvious big-ticket items. However, what often catches our clients off guard are the easily overlooked assets in a divorce. Here, we’ll explore some of these hidden treasures and why they matter in…
Written by Monica Borschel, Ph.D. and Charles Kronzek, Michigan Trial Attorney Parental alienation is the deliberate or accidental turning of your children against the other parent. Deliberate alienation is badmouthing the other parent, family, ethnicity, culture, or religion. Part of the alienation includes spoiling the child, confiding in the child, or parentifying the child. The…
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…
Many people think they should try to handle a child support hearing on their own. You might think “it’s easy right?” “They just look at both parent’s incomes, and come up with a number, right?”. It isn’t that simple. There are many things taken into account when child support is calculated and you may…
Stepparents often play a vital role in caregiving children. They handle pick up, drop off, science fairs, and sports. However, under our laws here in Michigan, a stepparent is a “legal stranger” to their stepchild unless they have legally adopted the child as their own. What If I Am Legally Married To My Stepchild’s Parent?…
