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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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Qualified Domestic Relations Orders in Oakland County: What You Need to Know (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us here at The Kronzek Firm’s office in Farmington Hills. We’ve been talking about Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (called QDROs for short) here in Oakland County, and how that could affect your divorce. As we mentioned in the previous article, QDROs are important because when you get divorced, your…
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Qualified Domestic Relations Orders in Oakland County: What You Need to Know (Pt 1)
Some of you are probably scratching your heads and wondering what a Qualified Domestic Relations Order is (called a QDRO for short!). And who could blame you? It’s certainly not something the average person deals with on the average day. So what is it and why does it matter if you’re getting divorced in Oakland…
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Can I Change my Visitation Agreement in Oakland County? (Pt 2)
Hi there, welcome back and thanks for joining us. We’ve been talking about how the Family Court in Oakland County awards visitation (which is called parenting time here in Michigan), and how you can go about changing your visitation plan. Many parents aren’t satisfied with the parenting time awarded to them by the court –…
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Can I Change my Visitation Agreement in Oakland County? (Pt 1)
If we had a dollar for every time a parent called us to ask if they could change their visitation agreement (which is called a parenting time agreement her in Michigan), we could take ALL our clients out to lunch. Seriously – it’s a subject that comes up a lot. Why? Because parents love their…
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How Can Kids Heal When Divorced Parents in Movies Always Get Back Together?
Kids’ movies are usually unrealistic. The princess always gets her prince, the endings are always happy, and everyone always gets what they wished for in the end. Which is fine, when you’re the sort of person who sings along with birds in the forest, or sews clothes with mice. Most kids might wish for the…
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Can Cyber-Spying on Your Spouse Affect Your Divorce?
There was a time in the not too distant past when spying on your spouse meant hiring a private detective to follow them around with binoculars and a long-lens camera. (Or for those with less disposable income, simply trailing around after them yourself, hoping to “catch them in the act.”) But those days are mostly…
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What You Should (And Shouldn’t) Address in Your Michigan Prenuptial Agreement (Pt 2)
Welcome back. We’ve been talking about prenuptial agreements in Michigan, and what soon-to-be-married couples should and shouldn’t include in their prenups. It can seem a little strange to someone who’s never written one before, but believe it or not, crafting a strong prenup that’s likely to stand the test of time and hold up in…
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What You Should (And Shouldn’t) Address in Your Michigan Prenuptial Agreement (Pt 1)
Most family law attorneys could spent hours explaining why prenuptial contracts are a good idea, and why everyone getting married should have one (obviously!). However, there are lots of folks who still don’t know much about them, or why they’re important. And in some cases, the only thing they know about prenups are the crazy…
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I Share Custody With my ex, But They’re a Really Bad Parent! (Pt 3)
Hey there, thanks for joining us for the wrap up of this discussion about co-parenting with an ex who doesn’t share any of your values when it comes to raising kids. It can be very challenging for parents here in Oakland County, but as we pointed out in the previous article, there are options available…
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I Share Custody With my Ex, But They’re a Really Bad Parent! (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining The Kronzek Firm again. We’ve been discussing the challenges faced by Oakland County parents, and lots of Metro Detroiters who believe that their ex is a lousy parent, which makes their own parenting challenges that much greater. However, while it can be very frustrating, there are things you need…