Category: Michigan Law
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If Both Parents Share Custody, Does Anyone Pay Child Support in Michigan?
Does 50/50 Custody Eliminate Child Support Obligations in Michigan? A frequent misconception among Michigan’s divorcing parents is the belief that a 50/50 physical custody arrangement—sharing parenting time equally—automatically negates the requirement for child support. As a matter of law, this is rarely the case. Under Michigan’s statutory framework, child support is not a “reward” or…
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Selecting the Right Divorce Attorney in Mid-Michigan: A Guide for Ingham, Eaton, and Clinton County Area Residents
Going through a divorce in Michigan counties such as Ingham, Eaton, Ionia, Jackson, Clinton, Shiawassee, and elsewhere in Mid-Michigan can feel overwhelming. Complex legal issues such as property division, custody disputes, division of retirement accounts, child support, and spousal support are confusing, complex, and draining. Choosing the right divorce attorney is one of the most…
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Michigan LGBTQ+ Family Law Attorneys: Experienced Representation for Same-Sex Couples and LGBTQ+ Families
Michigan Family Law Representation for All Families At The Kronzek Firm, we proudly represent individuals and families from all walks of life. We believe every Michigan family deserves experienced legal counsel, respectful treatment, and vigorous advocacy. Whether you are married, unmarried, raising children, or facing a difficult family law dispute, our attorneys are committed to…
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Post-Divorce Checklist in Mid-Michigan (Part 1)
Many recently divorced individuals across Lansing, Jackson, Howell, Charlotte, and throughout Mid-Michigan find the transition from marriage to post-divorce life overwhelming. As experienced Mid-Michigan divorce attorneys, we’ve compiled practical tips to help make your post-divorce adjustment smoother, more secure, and less stressful. 1. Meet with Your Divorce Attorney In Mid-Michigan, your final divorce judgment is…
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AI Tools and Attorney-Client Privilege: What Michigan Lawyers and Clients Need to Know
By Lansing Family Law Attorneys What Happened in U.S. v. Heppner In United States v. Heppner, No. 25 Cr. 503 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 17, 2026), a CEO facing federal securities fraud charges made a costly mistake. He opened the free consumer version of Claude — an AI chatbot made by Anthropic — and started typing in…
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Can a Parent Turn a Child Against the Other Parent in Michigan Custody Cases?
By Brandy J. Thompson When parents separate, children can feel pressure, confusion, and divided loyalties. In some Michigan custody disputes, one parent may interfere with the child’s relationship with the other parent. That conduct is often described as parental alienation, though Michigan courts usually focus on the behavior rather than the label. Judges are primarily concerned…
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Parental Alienation in Michigan Custody Cases: What Mid-Michigan Parents Need to Know
From Lansing’s premier family law attorneys. In Michigan custody cases, courts will be concerned if one parent interferes with the child’s relationship with the other parent. It occurs when one parent manipulates or pressures a child to reject or distrust the other parent. It can also manifest if a child is made to diminish the…
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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…
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How Michigan Courts Divide Child Support Among Multiple Families
Parents around Michigan counties like Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, and surrounding areas could find themselves in a situation where they have child support orders in different counties for children from different relationships. Our family law attorneys are asked how Michigan courts divide and allocate child support in these types of situations? Michigan law does not treat…
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How Will Relocating Affect My Custody and Parenting Time Agreement in Michigan?
When one parent wants to move a significant distance away from the children, whether it’s across Michigan or to another state, it can raise serious legal issues under Michigan’s Child Custody Act (MCL 722.31) and our Parenting Time statute. Michigan law limits how far a parent who has an existing custody order can move with…