Category: Family Law Blog
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“Just a Stranger”: Stepparents and the Law
Read moreThe Kronzek Firm 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 […]
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Women Initiate Divorce More Than Men
Read moreThe Kronzek Firm Couples all across Michigan divorce every year. In heterosexual couples, statistically, women tend to initiate the divorce rather than their male partners. Our divorce attorneys have found that to be the case all over Oakland County. Whether its Keego Harbor, Walled Lake, Bloomfield Township, Farmington Hills or Novi, women file more than […]
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Help! My Ex Has Borderline Personality Disorder
Read moreThe Kronzek Firm Dealing with the troubling emotions of separation, divorce, or child custody matters can be difficult. However, navigating legal battles or child rearing around Bloomfield, Birmingham, Troy, or Clarkston with your ex who has a severe mental illness can be even harder. Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD for short, is a serious mental […]
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Gaslighting is Abuse
Read moreThe Kronzek Firm Gaslighting refers to a specific type of emotional abuse where a person imposes false stories on others in order to push their manipulative agenda. This is especially dangerous when dealing with impressionable children. Our divorce and custody attorneys often see gaslighting abuse coming from narcissistic spouses and sometimes from parents that exhibit […]
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Michigan Will Participate in Child Welfare System Reform
Read moreThe Kronzek Firm The wellbeing of children is important in every society. In the United States, we urgently need reform of our country’s child welfare system. Michigan has tried to fix many of the problems that our state child welfare system has experienced over the last fifteen years. Part of the problems deal with our […]
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When Can I Withhold My Child Away From The Other Parent?
Read moreThe Kronzek Firm Divorced or separated parents wonder when it is ok for them to keep their child away from the other parent. They want to lock their doors and tell the other parent that they aren’t home. We understand the high emotions involved in child custody and visitation situations all over Michigan and we […]
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The Indian Child Welfare Act and Adoption in Michigan
Read moreThe Kronzek Firm Thinking of becoming a foster parent? Wondering what kinds of laws surround fostering and adoption in Michigan? Most people in Michigan think that there are three types of adoption: (1) within the state of Michigan, (2) between US states, and (3) international adoption. Each type of adoption presents its own challenges. However, […]
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Exclusive Use and Possession of Marital Home During Divorce
Read moreIf you’re getting divorced and you are on good terms with your STBX (soon to be ex), you may mutually agree to let one of you continue to live in your home while the other person moves out. Unfortunately, many divorces are uglier than that, and a court might grant one spouse the exclusive use […]
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Supporting Spouses After Marriage: Spousal Support in Michigan
Read moreThe Kronzek Firm Everyone has heard of child support. Did Jim send his child support payments this month? Rebecca had hers automatically withdrawn from her pay. Kids need financial support to continue growing, learning, and playing. From Birmingham to Novi to Bloomfield to Waterford, this is true across the board. But what about spouses? Spousal […]
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My Ex Won’t Follow the Rules!
Read moreWhen Your Ex Won’t Abide by the Judgment of Divorce The Kronzek Firm Getting a divorce is a difficult process for most of us Michiganders. When the judge signs a final Judgment of Divorce, a divorcee will often be relieved. This court order will specify the obligations on both sides and provide expectations for child […]