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Orthodox Jews Can Deny a Divorce, But Will Consider a Prenup
You may have watched ‘Unorthodox‘ or ‘Shtisel‘ on Netflix – both binge-worthy shows about the ultra-orthodox jewish community. (And if you haven’t, then you should!) But for most people, their knowledge of the lives of orthodox Jews doesn’t go much beyond recognizing the men in the street by their little side curls (called payos), and…
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My Ex Says We Shouldn’t Vaccinate Our Kids Against Covid, But I Disagree!
If you ever want to see a party go from a group of happy people chatting amongst themselves, to a WWF fight in five minutes, ask someone loudly about their thoughts on vaccinations. The decision to vaccinate (or not vaccinate) your children is a very controversial topic here in Michigan. From St John’s and Portland,…
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The Best Ways to Communicate With Your Co-Parent
People without kids who get divorced tend to go their separate ways, and don’t ever have to see each other or communicate when it’s all over. But for those couples with children, getting divorced usually doesn’t mean the end of their interactions. Sharing custody means regular contact with your ex after the divorce is over,…
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My ex is Getting Remarried! Why am I Having Such a Hard Time With it?
So your ex is getting remarried. What are you experiencing right now? Are you sad? Angry? Feeling abandoned (and feeling confused about why you feel abandoned because you thought you’d already processed all these feelings?). It can be a confusing time, with a lot of emotional reactions running through your mind. Some people experience relief.…
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6 Things Parents Should Never Do During a Custody Dispute in Michigan! (Pt 2)
Welcome back and thanks for joining our custody attorneys here at The Kronzek Firm for this discussion about what parents should NEVER do if they’re involved in a custody dispute here in Mid-Michigan. Custody is often a highly contentious subject during a divorce, and there are many other factors that are affected by it, like…
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6 Things Parents Should Never Do During a Custody Dispute in Michigan! (Pt 1)
If you and your soon-to-be-ex are involved in a custody dispute, then you don’t need us to tell you that this is a stressful time. You already know that. There’ve already been lots of heated words exchanged, and lots of dark thoughts had about one another, and it’s not over yet. But if you’re going…
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What’s The Difference Between Parental Alienation and Estrangement?
Chances are you’ve heard both the terms ‘estrangement’ and ‘parental alienation’. However not everyone knows what the difference is, and how it can impact your relationship with your children. So let’s take a look at what the two different terms really mean, and what you need to know if either of these are issues affecting…
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How is a ‘Silver Divorce’ Different From a ‘Regular Divorce’ in Michigan?
If you’ve never heard the term ‘silver divorce’, or ‘grey divorce’ as it is sometimes called, it’s pretty much exactly what it sounds like – a divorce that happens in your senior years. In many ways, a divorce is a divorce no matter when it happens. You still have to deal with dividing up your…
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Divorcing a Narcissist is a Neverending Nightmare!
If you follow the blog here on our mid-Michigan divorce website, then you’ve probably read several articles already on narcissism, and how incredibly destructive it is to both a marriage, and the divorce process. But what many people don’t realize is that just because you’re planning to divorce your narcissistic spouse, doesn’t mean there’s light…
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Is my Spouse Hiding Assets From me During The Divorce Process? How Can I Tell?
Hiding assets during a divorce is a big no-no in Michigan! Because we’re an “equitable distribution” state (which means that our family law courts try to divide a divorcing couple’s assets as fairly as possible.) Each spouse is legally entitled to a portion of their combined assets. But that doesn’t necessarily mean you each get…