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Stopped Receiving Child Support in Mid-Michigan: Here is What You Need to Know
Helping Families in Lansing, East Lansing, Charlotte, St. Johns, and Ionia Protect Their Children’s Financial Security If you stopped receiving your court-ordered child support, the financial stress can feel overwhelming. For families in Mid-Michigan, including Lansing, Okemos, Charlotte, Mason, St. Johns, and Ionia, you can request the court to enforce child support and protect your…
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A Michigan Family Law Attorney’s Perspective on Prenuptial Agreements
After decades of practicing family law here in Michigan, I’ve learned that few topics generate as much confusion—and unnecessary fear—as prenuptial agreements. Many people assume a prenup will never hold up in a Michigan court, so they avoid the conversation altogether. That belief is simply incorrect. Michigan courts routinely enforce prenuptial (or “antenuptial”) agreements, provided…
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When the “Fun Parent” Costs You: Disney Dad Behavior in Michigan Divorces
Divorcing with children in Mid-Michigan cities like Lansing, Okemos, DeWitt, Jackson, Charlotte, St. Johns, or Ionia often comes with emotional mind games. One of the most common? The “Disney Dad” act. There is also the “Disney Mom” game. Your ex-spouse may be suddenly handing out expensive gifts, planning lavish vacations, buying new electronic devices, or…
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How a Nasty Divorce Can Hurt the Child: Attorney Charles M. Kronzek Explains
In Mid-Michigan, particularly within the Ingham, Clinton, Eaton, and Jackson circuit courts, family court judges are increasingly losing patience with “high-conflict” litigation. A recent appellate affirmation highlights a growing trend: the court will rescind a parent’s decision-making authority over the child not as a punishment for being “bad,” but as a logistical necessity when communication…
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Choosing the Right School When You Share Custody in Michigan
By Attorney Brandy Thompson In Michigan, the law encourages both parents to participate in major decisions affecting their child’s education, especially when joint legal custody is in place. When parents live in different school districts, selecting the right school for their child can become one of the most difficult decisions they face. So, how do…
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Protecting Your Address in Family Court:
How to Keep Your Location Confidential in Lansing And Other Mid-Michigan Cases Keeping Your Address Confidential in Michigan Family Court In Michigan family law cases in counties such as Ingham, Eaton, Livingston, and Clinton, address confidentiality can be a critical safety measure in certain cases. Michigan Circuit Courts and our Family Court judges, provide legal…
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Michigan Divorce and Digital Assets: Cryptocurrency, NFTs, and Online Businesses in Property Division
As digital technology continues to expand, divorces in Michigan are no longer limited to dividing homes, vehicles, and retirement accounts. Increasingly, courts in counties like Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Livingston, and across Michigan have had to find a way to address digital assets such as cryptocurrency, NFTs, and online businesses. While Michigan law provides that all…
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What Happens If a Child Refuses Parenting Time in Michigan?
Many issues arise during a divorce and persist even after the divorce case is finalized. One common issue family law attorneys encounter is disputes over parenting time. One question that frequently arises is: What happens if my child refuses to attend court-ordered parenting time with the other parent? Sadly, there is no simple answer. Michigan…
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Divorce Mediation Around Lansing:
Top Tips to Prepare Your Case Divorce disputes in and around the Lansing area can be complex and overwhelming, especially when it comes to custody, parenting time, property division, and spousal support. For many couples in Ingham County, Clinton County, and Eaton County, divorce mediation offers a path to resolution without the high expense and…
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Can Child Support Be Changed After a Job Loss in Mid-Michigan?
A Guide for Parents around Ingham County, Clinton County, Lansing, and Eaton County Facing Financial Changes Losing a job is already stressful and scary. You are rushing to apply to new companies and waiting for interviews without knowing how you will provide for yourself in the meantime. Unemployment can be even more complicated when you…