Same-sex parents face unique challenges when dealing with custody issues in Oakland County. 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 […]
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Can my Ex Decide When I See my Kids? NO! Not here in Oakland County. (Pt 1)
Your ex might be the meanest, most manipulative person you’ve ever met – but they don’t get to decide when you see your kids. 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 […]
Can I Change my Visitation Agreement in Oakland County? (Pt 1)
Most Oakland County parents who don’t have custody want more time with their kids than they’re getting. Here’s how you do it. 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 […]
How Can Kids Heal When Divorced Parents in Movies Always Get Back Together?
The movies aren’t anything like real life – but kids struggle to make those distinctions, so it can be very hard for them to separate reality from fantasy. 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. […]
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 […]
I Share Custody With my Ex, But They’re a Really Bad Parent! (Pt 2)
Parents care for their children in different ways, but different doesn’t necessarily mean “bad” or “wrong”. 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 […]
I Share Custody With my ex, But They’re a Really Bad Parent! (Pt 1)
It can be very hard to co-parent with someone who you think is doing a terrible job of raising your child. Sharing custody can be a great experience – it gives both parents a chance for a little “time off”, and allows kids a chance to have a relationship with both parents. And let’s not […]
I’m Getting Divorced, But I Have a Newborn Baby. What Should I do? (Pt 3)
Parenting a newborn when you’re filing for divorce is extremely challenging, but there are ways to overcome the challenges. Welcome back and thanks for joining us for the wrap up of this interesting and important subject here in Oakland County, Michigan. Whether you live in Oakland County, Macomb County or Livingston County, this information applies. […]
At Certain Ages, Divorce Can be Even More Traumatic For Kids! (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining us again for the wrap up of this discussion on how divorce can be more traumatic for children at certain ages. As we discussed in the previous article, children seem to be most affected by their parent’s divorce between the ages of 2 and 12. However, there are […]
Why It’s So Important Not To Trash-Talk Your Ex In Front Of Your Kids!
Parenting is challenging for all of us. Whether you are married, divorced, or a single parent, raising children is going to be one of the hardest and one of the most rewarding things you do. However, divorced parents often face unique challenges that can make the process that much harder. One of those is […]
