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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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How is Equity Divided After One Spouse Moves Out
By Charles M. Kronzek What Happens to the House in an Oakland County Divorce? The marital home tends to generate more conflict in a Michigan divorce than almost any other asset. That’s true whether the couple owns a home in Milford, Troy, Bloomfield Hills, Novi, Farmington, Birmingham, or another city here in Oakland County. For many
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What Oakland County Divorce Clients Should Know Before Using AI Tools
By Charles M. Kronzek | The Kronzek Firm | OaklandCountyFamilyLaw.com Charles M. Kronzek is a Michigan family law attorney with more than 32 years of experience representing clients in divorce, custody, and child protective proceedings (CPS cases) throughout Oakland County, Macomb County, Metro Detroit, and Livingston County. If you are going through a divorce, custody
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Custody Cases Involving Children with Special Needs in Michigan – IEPs, Therapies, and Decision-Making Authority
By Attorney Brandy Thompson Raising a child with special needs often involves additional planning, structure, and collaboration. When parents separate or divorce in and around Oakland County, Michigan, custody cases involving children with special needs can be complex. Decisions about medical care, therapies, schooling, and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) require careful attention. In Oakland County,
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Malicious Parent Syndrome in Michigan: How Oakland County Handles Parental Alienation
By Charles M. Kronzek Michigan custody disputes often become emotionally charged when one parent turns a child against the other parent. Sometimes that conduct is intentional, and sometimes it’s inadvertent. Either way, it’s bad for children. While “Malicious Parent Syndrome” (MPS) is not a recognized mental health diagnosis or legal term under Michigan law, it
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Filing an Incorrigibility Petition in Oakland County, Michigan: A Parent’s Complete Legal Guide
If you are an Oakland County parent struggling with a child who repeatedly defies your authority, Michigan law provides a legal avenue through the Sixth Circuit Court Family Division: the incorrigibility petition. This guide explains exactly what that means, what Oakland County requires, and what to expect every step of the way. What Is an
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What You Can Do to Help Your Divorce Attorney in Oakland County
Hiring a divorce attorney is one of the most important decisions you’ll make during your divorce. However, retaining counsel is only the first step; how you work with your attorney can make a major difference in how smoothly and efficiently your case proceeds. In Michigan, divorce involves both legal and procedural requirements under Michigan law,
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Can Our Child’s College Tuition Payments Be a Part of Our Divorce Settlement?
Parents around Oakland County, Michigan, including Troy, Clarkston, Farmington Hills, and Bloomfield Township, know that child-related expenses do not end when the child turns 18. Separated parents, as well as parents who are in the process of a divorce, may wonder if their divorce, custody, and child support order should have terms outlining how college
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How are parenting time exchanges handled when parents live far apart?
When Michigan parents live far apart, either within the state of Michigan or in different states, parenting time exchanges can become complicated. The courts must balance the child’s best interests, travel burdens, and parental responsibilities. Understanding Long-Distance Parenting Time Under Michigan Law Parenting time must be granted in a manner that promotes a strong parent-child
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Can I Still Get Divorced If My Spouse Refuses to Participate in The Case Here In Oakland County, Michigan?
Oakland County Guide for Residents of Troy, Novi, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Birmingham, and Surrounding Communities In Michigan, divorce does not require both spouses to cooperate. In fact, many divorces filed in Oakland County, including in cities such as Bloomfield Hills, Southfield, Rochester, Pontiac, Troy, Farmington, and Novi, move forward even when one spouse
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How to Help Your Divorce Attorney in Oakland County, Michigan: A Practical Guide for Clients in Troy, Farmington Hills, Novi, Bloomfield Hills, and Beyond
Divorce in Oakland County can be emotionally draining, time-consuming, and legally complex. Whether your case is in the Oakland County Circuit Court in Pontiac or you live in nearby cities like Troy, Birmingham, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Waterford, Clarkston, Royal Oak, or Novi, one thing is universally true: you can dramatically improve your case—and save