The 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…
The 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,…
If 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…
The 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 Rebecca had hers automatically withdrawn from her pay.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…
When 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…
When two Michigan high school sweethearts get married a few years after graduation, they typically don’t come into the marriage with mansions, hundreds of thousands of dollars, or significant assets of any kind. Instead, most people enter into marriage with few assets of their own. (If your last name is Bezos, Musk or Ilich, you…
100 miles doesn’t seem too far away these days especially in a state as large as michigan. Many of us day trip to destinations further than 100 miles from home. Lansing is close to Detroit and it is also close to Grand Rapids. However, when the other parent wants to move your kids over 100…
First, is it real? For sure it’s real. We see it every day. Here in Oakland County, in Macomb County and in Livingston County. It’s here, it’s dangerous, it’s cruel and it’s abusive to children. Let’s Understand what parental alienation is. In simple terms, it is a tactic used by one parent to form a…
Divorce or separation is stressful, but so are income taxes. You may not have even thought about the tax implications of a divorce, but they certainly exist. While we at The Kronzek Firm are not tax attorneys, we know that taxes can have a big impact on the lives of our clients in Michigan. Our…
As a parent, one of your greatest fears may be the idea of having your parental rights terminated. While not a common occurrence, parental rights can be terminated in Oakland County or Metro Detroit. This termination can take place either under the Michigan Adoption Code or the Michigan Juvenile Code. The Court will thoroughly…
