Tag: Divorce
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Michigan LGBTQ+ Family Law Attorneys: Experienced Representation for Same-Sex Couples and LGBTQ+ Families
Michigan Family Law Representation for All Families At The Kronzek Firm, we proudly represent individuals and families from all walks of life. We believe every Michigan family deserves experienced legal counsel, respectful treatment, and vigorous advocacy. Whether you are married, unmarried, raising children, or facing a difficult family law dispute, our attorneys are committed to…
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Post-Divorce Checklist in Mid-Michigan (Part 1)
Many recently divorced individuals across Lansing, Jackson, Howell, Charlotte, and throughout Mid-Michigan find the transition from marriage to post-divorce life overwhelming. As experienced Mid-Michigan divorce attorneys, we’ve compiled practical tips to help make your post-divorce adjustment smoother, more secure, and less stressful. 1. Meet with Your Divorce Attorney In Mid-Michigan, your final divorce judgment is…
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AI Tools and Attorney-Client Privilege: What Michigan Lawyers and Clients Need to Know
By Lansing Family Law Attorneys What Happened in U.S. v. Heppner In United States v. Heppner, No. 25 Cr. 503 (S.D.N.Y. Feb. 17, 2026), a CEO facing federal securities fraud charges made a costly mistake. He opened the free consumer version of Claude — an AI chatbot made by Anthropic — and started typing in…
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Can a Parent Turn a Child Against the Other Parent in Michigan Custody Cases?
By Brandy J. Thompson When parents separate, children can feel pressure, confusion, and divided loyalties. In some Michigan custody disputes, one parent may interfere with the child’s relationship with the other parent. That conduct is often described as parental alienation, though Michigan courts usually focus on the behavior rather than the label. Judges are primarily concerned…
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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…
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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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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…
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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,…