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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 parents’ 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 be…
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When Divorce Wars Hurt the Kids: A Cautionary Tale from Michigan’s Courts
A sobering new ruling shows what happens when parents can’t let go of the fight In a striking decision released this week, the Michigan Court of Appeals affirmed a trial court’s decision to strip a father of his legal custody rights—not because he was unfit, but because he and his ex-wife simply couldn’t stop fighting.…
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Default Divorce in Oakland County, Michigan
In and around Oakland County, Michigan, divorce cases follow specific procedural rules under Michigan law. These are mainly contained in the Michigan Court Rules, which can be found here: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/rules-administrative-orders-and-jury-instructions/current-rules-and-jury-instructions/michigan-court-rules/ While divorces usually involve both spouses, some cases involve one spouse refusing to respond or being unable to be found. In these situations, the case…
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Steps to Prepare for a Divorce in Oakland County
Deciding to pursue a divorce is a significant decision. Once that decision has been made, thoughtful preparation can help you approach the process with greater organization and clarity. Taking time to gather information, secure important accounts, and understand your financial circumstances can put you in a better position as your case moves forward. Eight Important…
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How Parenting Time is Determined in Oakland County; Michigan’s Parenting Time Statute: MCL 722.27a
Parenting time, sometimes referred to as visitation, is the schedule that sets the amount of time a child spends with each parent. Understanding how Michigan family courts make decisions about parenting time can help parents prepare for the custody process and protect their relationship with their child. In this blog, we will provide a brief…
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How Is Custody Determined When Unmarried Parents Separate in Oakland County, Michigan?
Navigating child custody, parenting time, and child support can be highly challenging. When a child is born to unmarried parents, specific statutory rules dictate the legal landscape. At The Kronzek Firm, our team of highly respected family law attorneys has spent more than 30 years aggressively protecting parental rights and securing stable futures for thousands…
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Adding Child Care and Educational Expenses to Oakland County Child Support Orders
When parents in Oakland County divorce or separate, child support orders are designed to ensure that children’s needs are met. While basic child support covers day-to-day living costs, Michigan law also allows support orders to include child care and educational expenses. These additional provisions can be critical for working parents and for ensuring children have…
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When Supervised Parenting Time Is Ordered – and How to Request Changes in Oakland County, Michigan
Michigan law presumes that it is in a child’s best interests to have a strong relationship with both parents. Courts may order supervised parenting time if there is clear and convincing evidence that the child’s physical, mental, or emotional health will be at risk if the parenting time is unsupervised. When Supervised Parenting Time May…
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Enforcing Parenting Time in Oakland County, Michigan: Your Legal Rights and Remedies
When one parent violates the court-ordered parenting time schedule, it can cause harm to the child and the other parent. Whether you live in Troy, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, or elsewhere in Oakland County, understanding your rights is essential. Michigan law provides a few tools to enforce parenting time and hold the violating parent accountable. …
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Objecting to a Wage Garnishment for Child Support in Oakland County, Michigan
Dealing with a child custody dispute in Oakland County can be overwhelming. Even more so when your wages are garnished for child support payments. However, you may have legal options. Under Michigan law, child support orders typically include an income withholding provision. While it does not always take effect immediately, it is always provided for…
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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…