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DO I REALLY NEED AN ATTORNEY FOR MY CHILD SUPPORT HEARING?
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…
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Four Things to Think About When Preparing to File for Divorce in Oakland County
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…
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If I get divorced in Oakland or Macomb County, can I ask that my spouse pay for my attorney?
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…
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Navigating Divorce: Don’t Overlook These Assets
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…
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Navigating Divorce Mediation in Michigan:Words to Avoid for a Smoother Process
The divorce attorneys here at The Kronzek Firm have helpedthousands of clients over the past few decades. Here, we’re delvinginto some common statements that can hinder progress andexacerbate conflicts during the divorce mediation process here inOakland County and all of Metro Detroit. Communication is key indivorce mediation, and steering clear of certain phrases cansignificantly contribute…
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The Collateral Damage of Parental Alienation
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…
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WHAT SHOULD I DO IF MY GIRLFRIEND IS HAVING A BABY?
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…
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“Just a Stranger”: Stepparents and the Law
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?…
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Women Initiate Divorce More Than Men
The 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…