• 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Can I Settle my Michigan Divorce Out of Court?

    If TV shows and movies were any indicator of real life, practically every divorce ever filed would be a long, drawn out affair, full of conflict and drama, and requiring a Judge to rule on practically every part of the process. Thank goodness that’s not the case here in Mid-Michigan! In fact, most people here in…

  • ‘Nesting’ After Divorce Can Actually be a Money Saver!

    Assuming your mind doesn’t jump directly to birds, most people think of ‘nesting’ as a phase that expectant women go through at the end of their pregnancy, which compelled them to prepare the nursery and get ready for their baby’s arrival. But there’s actually a third meaning for this term, and it has nothing to…

  • Advance Strategizing About Divorce: Things to Think About When Considering a Divorce

    If you’re reading this article, it’s probably because you’re unhappy in your marriage, and you’ve been thinking about calling it quits. But the thought of divorce can be overwhelming for many people. There’s a lot to consider, even more to plan and do, and the emotional toll it takes can be exhausting. Not to mention…

  • What a Great Divorce Lawyer Really Looks Like (Pt 2)

    Hi there and welcome back to this discussion about what a great divorce attorney really looks like, versus just a ‘good’ lawyer. Because as we pointed out in the first article, good is certainly better than ‘meh’ (and you absolutely don’t ever want a ‘meh’ attorney handling your divorce!). But there’s a big difference between…