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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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Does It Matter If I Am the First One to File for Divorce in Michigan? A Question of Strategy

    One of the most common questions we divorce attorneys hear is: Does it matter who files for divorce first? Many people think filing first gives them an advantage over their ex-spouse during disputes over custody and property division. In truth, it often doesn’t matter in terms of guaranteeing a certain outcome. However, in some situations,…

  • 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…

  • My Marriage Is Over — What Do I Do Next?

    Coming to terms with the end of your marriage is one of life’s most difficult realizations. In terms of stress, scientifically, divorce ranks second, right below the death of a spouse, as extremely stressful. ( Holmes, T.H., & Rahe, R.H., 1967). “The Social Readjustment Rating Scale.” Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 11(2), 213–218). In Mid-Michigan communities…

  • How Are Medical, Dental, and Extracurricular Expenses Divided in Mid-Michigan Child Support Cases?

    Understanding How Michigan Divides Medical, Dental, and Extracurricular Costs When parents in Mid-Michigan—including Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Livingston, and Jackson counties—share custody and parenting time, they often ask our top-rated family law attorneys how to divide their children’s uninsured medical, dental, and optical expenses. “Support” includes not only basic child support payments but also medical, dental,…

  • A Judgment‑Free Family Law Firm in Lansing, Michigan

    Everyone Is Welcome at The Kronzek Firm At The Kronzek Firm, we know that every family is unique. Michigan families come in all shapes, sizes, and structures—and every one of them deserves respect, compassion, and exceptional legal representation. Whether you’re facing divorce, custody issues, or another family law challenge, our Lansing, Michigan-based attorneys provide a safe, supportive, and…

  • How to Choose Between Legal Separation and Divorce in Michigan?

    If you are considering ending your marriage but are unsure whether to file for divorce yet, you may want to consider filing for separate maintenance. In Mid-Michigan, whether you live in Lansing, Jackson, Eaton County, Charlotte, St. Johns, Ingham County, or Ionia, there is no such thing as a “legal separation.” Instead, separate maintenance is…

  • Dividing Retirement Benefits in a Mid-Michigan Divorce

    For divorcing couples in Mid-Michigan, including Lansing, East Lansing, Jackson, Howell, and Charlotte, a complex asset that needs to be divided is retirement benefits. Under Michigan law, retirement plans are generally treated as marital property. Whether you’re dealing with a pension, 401(k), or IRA, it’s important to know how these assets are divided during a…