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  • Establishing Paternity in Michigan: A Comprehensive Guide

    Why Paternity Matters As a team of family law attorneys in Michigan, we understand that establishing paternity isn’t just about legal technicalities—it’s about securing the rights and well-being of parents and their children. Whether you’re married or unmarried, paternity plays an important role in determining child custody, child support, and visitation arrangements. Let’s dive into…

  • Navigating Family Dispute Resolution in Michigan: Your Comprehensive Guide

    Introduction Family disputes can be emotionally draining, impacting not only the individuals involved but also their children and extended family members. As divorce lawyers practicing in Mid Michigan, our team has witnessed firsthand the complexities of family law cases of almost every kind during the past several decades. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore Michigan-specific…

  • Divorce and Bankruptcy: Navigating the Intersection

    Timing Matters: Filing Before, During, or After Divorce When assisting clients with divorce cases, we prioritize property settlement discussions right after issues concerning minor children need to be resolved. Among critical considerations is the timing of bankruptcy filings. Should it occur before, during, or after the divorce process? Our collaborative approach involves consulting with bankruptcy…

  • If I Earn More Than My Spouse, Do We Still Split Everything Equally in a Michigan Divorce?

    If I Earn More Than My Spouse, Do We Still Split Everything Equally in a Michigan Divorce?

    The Importance of Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Michigan Divorce Cases It is a common misunderstanding that if one spouse earns more, they should receive a larger share of the marital assets. This belief was more common in past decades, especially when men were predominantly the breadwinners of the household. However, as times have changed,…

  • Alcohol Addiction in Divorce: A Guide for Michigan Residents

    Divorcing an alcoholic spouse is usually a challenging journey, filled with emotional ups and downs. While the process can be draining and overwhelming, it’s vital to ensure your safety and the well-being of your children. In this article, The Kronzek Firm will outline the suggested steps and evidence required to prove alcoholism in Lansing area…

  • The Collateral Damage of Parental Alienation

    Written by Monica Borschel, Ph.D. and Charles Kronzek, Family law litigator             Parental alienation is the deliberate or accidental turning of your children against the other parent. Deliberate alienation is badmouthing the other parent, family, ethnicity, culture, or religion. Part of the alienation includes spoiling the child, confiding in the child, or parentifying the child.…

  • CUSTODY AND PARENTING TIME IN SAME SEX RELATIONSHIPS

    Perhaps you are wondering about your rights to share custody or parenting time of a child of a same-sex relationship? This is a hot topic in Michigan right now because, as of May 2023, there is a current case before the Michigan Supreme Court dealing with that very issue.  Now that same sex couples are…

  • My Spouse is Hiding Money

    The Kronzek Firm  Have you recently felt as though there are more secrets in your household? Wondering what happened to the contents of the family coin jar? Where is all our money going? Suspicious behavior, out-of-the-ordinary purchases, and sudden insistence on frugality are red flags of a partner trying to hide money from you. Our…

  • Upcoming Child Support Hearing : Do I Need A Lawyer?

    The Kronzek Firm  Child support is a tricky thing to handle by yourself. This is especially true when there is an upcoming child support hearing in Ingham County, Clinton County, or Eaton County When a child support hearing is on the horizon, you may feel intimidated, traumatized from a separation or divorce, or just plain…

  • My Spouse Made the Money and Now We Are Getting Divorced

    …He says I don’t get anything! She says I get nothing! The Kronzek Firm Within many relationships, there is an imbalance between spousal incomes. Sometimes, one partner makes all the money, and the other one has never worked outside of the home. These differences in income can create problems when a couple decides to divorce.…