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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 Long You’ve Lived in Oakland County Could Affect Your Divorce Timeline!
Each divorce is unique, and there are loads of factors that can affect how it turns out. Things like whether or not you have kids, if you got a prenup before tying the knot, the skill and expertise of your divorce lawyer, and how angry you are at each other when you file for divorce.…
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Does it Matter Who Files For Divorce First in Oakland County? (Pt 2)
Hi again and welcome back to our blog about divorce in Oakland County and in Macomb County, Michigan! The Kronzek Firm has been discussing the situations where it could make a difference to your situation to file for divorce first in Oakland or Macomb County, and the times where it wouldn’t likely make any difference.…
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Does it Matter Who Files For Divorce First in Oakland County? (Pt 1)
If we got a dollar every time someone called us in a panic, rushing to file for divorce first because they want to beat their spouse to the courthouse, we could probably all retire comfortably right now. Seriously, it happens a LOT. Some people seem to believe that filing first is going to make a…
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Michigan’s Required Delay Period Could Mess up Your Oakland County Divorce Plans!
For many Oakland County couples, once they decide that they’re ready to end their marriages and move on to better futures, they want to get rolling as quickly as possible. They don’t want to linger over the division of assets any more than need be, and they don’t want to waste unnecessary time arguing about…
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Are Custody Concerns Different for Divorcing Same-Sex Couples in Oakland County (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us for this discussion on the unique challenges faced by same-sex couples in Oakland County when getting divorced and handling custody disputes. As we mentioned in the previous article, same sex couples have additional complications when dealing with custody, due to the way the law views the rights of…
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Are Custody Concerns Different for Divorcing Same-Sex Couples in Oakland County (Pt 1)
When the Supreme Court ruled that same sex marriage was legal in 2015, it was a groundbreaking moment for LGBT couples all over the nation. People lined up outside churches and courthouses all over in Royal Oak, Troy, Southfield and Rochester to tie the knot with the partners they loved. But with marriage comes all…
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Can my Ex Decide When I See my Kids? NO! Not here in Oakland County. (Pt 2)
For Oakland County parents who are splitting up, one of the greatest challenges they face has to do with their kids. How should custody be divided? Should one parent have more parenting time than the other, or should it be an even split? What kind of visitation hours are best? There’s a lot to consider,…
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Can my Ex Decide When I See my Kids? NO! Not here in Oakland County. (Pt 1)
Whether you’re officially getting divorced, or simply parting ways from a relationship you’re not happy in anymore, if there are kids in the mix your situation just got more complicated. It doesn’t really matter where in Oakland County you live. Especially if you’re not parting on good terms. And when it comes to kids, it…
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Don’t Let an Oakland County Divorce Destroy Your Credit! (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks again for joining us here at The Kronzek Firm in Oakland County, Michigan. We’ve been discussing the issue of how a divorce can wreak havoc with your finances if you’re not careful, and how to avoid having your divorce trash your credit. As we mentioned in the previous article, your first…
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Don’t Let an Oakland County Divorce Destroy Your Credit! (Pt 1)
Everyone knows divorces cost money. Whether it’s the lawyer’s fees and court costs, or the simple fact that your family is going from two incomes to one (or one income to half an income!), the effects can be rough! But while the split is likely to leave you feeling like you need to pinch pennies,…