Tag: Child Custody
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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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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,…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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Filing for Divorce First in Mid-Michigan
When it comes to filing for divorce in the Lansing area, filing first may sometimes provide certain strategic advantages, especially in counties like Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton. Whether you live in Lansing, East Lansing, Mason, or St. Johns, discussing the benefits of filing first with your attorney can help you make effective decisions as you…
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Stopped Receiving Child Support in Mid-Michigan: Here is What You Need to Know
Helping Families in Lansing, East Lansing, Charlotte, St. Johns, and Ionia Protect Their Children’s Financial Security If you stopped receiving your court-ordered child support, the financial stress can feel overwhelming. For families in Mid-Michigan, including Lansing, Okemos, Charlotte, Mason, St. Johns, and Ionia, you can request the court to enforce child support and protect your…
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Challenging Paternity Michigan Courts: What Parents Should Know About the Revocation of Parentage Act
In Michigan communities such as Lansing, St. Johns, Charlotte, and Ionia, families sometimes face unexpected legal challenges involving paternity. In Michigan’s law, paternity is called parentage. Michigan’s Revocation of Parentage Act (ROPA) was established to handle issues regarding legally established paternity. Understanding how this law works, and when it applies, is crucial for parents in…
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When the “Fun Parent” Costs You: Disney Dad Behavior in Michigan Divorces
Divorcing with children in Mid-Michigan cities like Lansing, Okemos, DeWitt, Jackson, Charlotte, St. Johns, or Ionia often comes with emotional mind games. One of the most common? The “Disney Dad” act. There is also the “Disney Mom” game. Your ex-spouse may be suddenly handing out expensive gifts, planning lavish vacations, buying new electronic devices, or…
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How a Nasty Divorce Can Hurt the Child: Attorney Charles M. Kronzek Explains
In Mid-Michigan, particularly within the Ingham, Clinton, Eaton, and Jackson circuit courts, family court judges are increasingly losing patience with “high-conflict” litigation. A recent appellate affirmation highlights a growing trend: the court will rescind a parent’s decision-making authority over the child not as a punishment for being “bad,” but as a logistical necessity when communication…