Category: Finances
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Kitchen Table Divorces in Michigan: Why You Still Need a Divorce Attorney
Michigan divorces do not always start with a contentious court battle. Many couples in Ingham, Eaton, Jackson, and Clinton counties want to avoid a court battle and reach an amicable agreement. However, that doesn’t mean they shouldn’t seek legal counsel. Michigan law can make divorce more complex than couples realize. Mistakes and misunderstandings can cause…
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Driver’s License and Hunting License Suspensions for Child Support in Michigan – How They Work and How to Get Reinstated
When Michigan parents fall behind on child support, the consequences can be more than just interest and arrears. Under Michigan law, your driver’s license, hunting license, or even certain occupational licenses can be suspended if payments are not made. This enforcement tool is used across Oakland County and the rest of the state, often after…
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The Risks of Voluntarily Overpaying Child Support
By Attorney Brandy J. Thompson | The Kronzek Firm | Lansing, Michigan For parents paying child support in Michigan, the desire to provide more for a child is understandable. But voluntarily paying more than a court-ordered child support obligation can create legal and accounting complications that are not always obvious. The Friend of the Court…
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Property Settlements and Taxes in Mid-Michigan Divorce: How to Avoid Costly Mistakes
Attorney Charles Kronzek from The Kronzek Firm in Lansing explains how property settlements and taxes affect divorce in Mid-Michigan. Understand IRC § 1041, Michigan’s equitable distribution laws, and strategies to avoid hidden tax burdens when dividing marital property. When couples around Lansing, Michigan divorce, property division is more than simply deciding who keeps the house…
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Day Care Expenses and Child Support in Michigan
Parents of young children often have an important question during divorce or after separation: Who pays for day care? If both parents work, child care can be a significant expense. Parents may wonder whether those costs are already included in child support or whether they are handled separately. Under Michigan’s child support guidelines, child care…
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What Happens If a Spouse Dies Before the Divorce Is Final in Michigan?
When navigating a divorce in Mid-Michigan, including areas like Lansing, East Lansing, Mason, St. Johns, or Charlotte, it’s important to understand what changes can alter your case or, in the case of death, terminate it. Death Terminates Divorce Proceedings Under Michigan law, if a spouse dies before a Judgment of Divorce is entered, the marriage…
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Should Incorrect or Fraudulent Income Tax Returns Always Be Amended During a Michigan Divorce?
When a Michigan divorce attorney uncovers incorrect—or even fraudulent— past income tax returns, the question clients ask most often is deceptively simple: “Do I have to amend the return?” But the answer is far more nuanced than most people expect. For more than 30 years, The Kronzek Firm has represented clients in complex and high‑asset…
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Understanding Discovery in Michigan Family Law Cases: A Guide for Mid-Michigan Families
To reach a fair outcome in any family law case, relevant information is key. The way that each party gains access to that information is through a process called discovery. In Mid-Michigan, including areas like Lansing, East Lansing, Okemos, Charlotte, and Mason, you should work with your attorney during the discovery process to ensure they…
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Does Fault Matter in Michigan Divorces? The Impact of Adultery, Abuse, and Waste on Property Division and Spousal Support in Mid-Michigan
Michigan is a “no-fault divorce” state, which means a spouse does not have to prove wrongdoing (such as adultery or abuse) to obtain a divorce. Michigan law only requires that the marriage has broken down and the parties are not likely to reconcile. The issue of “fault” comes into play during property division and spousal…
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Can I Still Get Divorced in Michigan if My Spouse Refuses to Sign the Papers?
By Brandy J Thompson Divorce can be overwhelming, especially when one spouse wants out and the other tries to resist. In Michigan communities like Lansing, East Lansing, Mason, Charlotte, St. Johns, Ionia and throughout Ingham, Eaton, Ionia, Jackson and Clinton Counties, family law attorneys often meet clients worried that their spouse can “block” the divorce…