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  • In Michigan, What’s The Difference Between a Prenuptial and a Postnuptial Agreement?

    Legal documents such as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can be useful for planning for the future. While they are very similar, there are some differences between the two, other than being before and after marriage. Understanding the differences can help you choose the one that best suits your needs for keeping your assets protected. However,…

  • Filing for Divorce First in Mid-Michigan

    When it comes to filing for divorce in the Lansing area, filing first may sometimes provide certain strategic advantages, especially in counties like Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton. Whether you live in Lansing, East Lansing, Mason, or St. Johns, discussing the benefits of filing first with your attorney can help you make effective decisions as you…

  • Challenging Paternity Michigan Courts: What Parents Should Know About the Revocation of Parentage Act

    In Michigan communities such as Lansing, St. Johns, Charlotte, and Ionia, families sometimes face unexpected legal challenges involving paternity. In Michigan’s law, paternity is called parentage. Michigan’s Revocation of Parentage Act (ROPA) was established to handle issues regarding legally established paternity. Understanding how this law works, and when it applies, is crucial for parents in…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Can a Spouse Reduce Their Income to Avoid Paying Spousal Support in Michigan?

    By Charles M. Kronzek Some Michigan residents believe spousal support (alimony) is less common than it used to be. Spousal support is no longer limited to outdated stereotypes. Michigan courts regularly award spousal support when the law allows it, and either spouse—male or female—may be ordered to pay or receive support, depending on the facts…

  • Divorce and Bankruptcy in Mid-Michigan: What Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, and Ionia County Residents Need to Know

    By Attorney Brandy J. Thompson Divorce and bankruptcy are very stressful legal experiences in a person’s life. Unfortunately, some people find themselves experiencing them at the same time. If you are juggling both cases in Mid-Michigan, whether you live in Lansing, Jackson, Charlotte, St. Johns, or Ionia, understanding how these cases interact with each other can…

  • Can I Change the Locks After Filing for Divorce in Michigan? What Mid-Michigan Spouses Should Know

    By Brandy J Thompson, Michigan Divorce Attorney For many couples in Mid-Michigan, including those living in Lansing, Charlotte, St. Johns, Eaton County, Ingham County, Clinton County, or Ionia, filing for divorce can be a difficult decision. Divorces can be contentious, and one of the most difficult questions that comes up is whether you can change…

  • Protecting Your Address in Family Court: 

    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…