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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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Selling the House During Divorce in Oakland County, Michigan
In Oakland County, Michigan, the division of marital property can be one of the more difficult parts of the divorce process, especially when it comes to selling the house. If you’re going through a divorce and need to sell your Oakland County home in communities like Troy, Farmington Hills, Novi, Bloomfield Hills, and Waterford, or
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Who Gets the Dog? Navigating Pet Custody in an Oakland County Divorce
With divorcing couples in and around Oakland County, Michigan, issues like child custody, spousal support, and property division are often the most focused on. However, another emotionally charged issue can emerge: who keeps the pet? Whether it’s a golden retriever in Bloomfield Township or a tabby cat in Troy, pets are family. For a Michigan
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Attorney Charles Kronzek discusses Understanding Post-Nuptial Agreements in Oakland County, Michigan: Protecting Your Assets After “I Do”
There are two important legal tools available to Michigan couples in cities like Troy, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, or Southfield who want to protect their separate finances and assets in marriage. Most people think of Pre-nuptial agreements. However, couples can also create a post-nuptial agreement in limited circumstances. Unlike a pre-nuptial agreement, which is created
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Do I Have to Move Out of Our Home if I File for Divorce?
For many divorcing couples in Oakland County, Michigan, one of the first questions after filing for divorce is, “Do I have to move out of our home?” This is a common question we get from clients in Troy, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Novi and Southfield. In most Michigan divorces, you are not legally required to
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What You Need to Know Before Relying on Artificial Intelligence During Your Divorce in Oakland County
Should You Use AI to Help With Your Divorce in Oakland County, Michigan? Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overview, Gemini and various document assistants are rapidly changing how people navigate the world. This includes how we research legal information. In cities across Oakland County, such as Farmington, Troy, Auburn Hills, Birmingham, and
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Do You Need a Lawyer for a No-Fault Divorce in Michigan?
Divorce in Oakland County, Michigan, often begins with the same question: Do I really need a lawyer for a no-fault divorce? Many couples in cities like Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Farmington Hills, and Troy assume the process will be quick and simple, until confusing paperwork, financial issues, or parenting disputes surface. Here’s what Michigan law says
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Should You File for Divorce First?
Strategic Considerations for Oakland County, Michigan While not everyone has the luxury of being the first to file, when you can be first, it can provide a few advantages in Oakland County courts. The Legal Framework in Michigan Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that there does not have to be any wrongdoing by
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Michigan’s Best Interests of the Child Factors Explained (Part 2)
In Part 1 of this series, we explained the first six best interests of the child factors under Michigan law (MCL 722.23). Now, we’ll cover the remaining six factors that Oakland County courts use to decide custody and parenting time. If you haven’t read Part 1 yet, click here to review the first six factors.