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Laurie Schmitt Family Law

W. Michigan family law specializing in Collaborative Divorce

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  • Home
  • About Laurie Schmitt
    • About Laurie Schmitt Attorney
    • Honors and Awards
  • Divorce
    • Separate Maintenance
    • Spousal Support and Modification
    • Alternative Divorce Options
      • Mediation
      • Collaborative Divorce
      • Uncontested Divorce Process
    • Annulments
      • Grounds For An Annulment In Michigan
      • What Are The Differences Between An Annulment Verses A Divorce?
  • Family Law Services
    • Child Custody
    • Change of Domicile
    • Child Support
    • Post-Judgement Modification
    • Enforcement of Court Orders
    • Limited Scope Services
    • Uncontested Divorces
  • Paternity
    • Affidavit of Parentage
    • The Michigan Paternity Act
    • How Does A Paternity Case Work
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Child visitation issues

What Can I Do If The Other Parent Refuses To Visit The Children?

When parenting time orders are entered, whether via agreement by the parties or by the court at the conclusion of ...
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Divorce

What Am I Entitled To In A Divorce?

Your spouse says they want a divorce. And they tell you you’re not entitled to any equity in the home, ...
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divorce

Have You Set Clear Goals In Your Divorce?

Divorce is an emotional and difficult time. And no doubt your highly concerned about the outcome of your divorce. Once ...
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Divorce Realities

The Stuff No One Tells You About – The Realities of Divorce

Divorce is a life changing event. It changes everything. Not all of the changes you’re about to experience are easy, ...
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Avoid Mistakes

Divorce Mistakes To Avoid – Part Two

In Divorce Mistakes to Avoid, we covered six areas of mistakes to avoid in your divorce. In this current blog ...
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Michigan Common Law

Does Michigan Recognize Common Law Marriage?

As the marriage rate declines, more people are making the decision to live together without the benefit of marriage. And ...
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Served Divorce Papers

What Happens If My Spouse Is Evading Service Of The Divorce Papers?

Every divorce is different. But all divorces begin the very same way: one spouse files a complaint for divorce and ...
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Divorce

The Michigan Divorce Process

ELIGIBILITY One party must reside in Michigan for: 6 months if there are minor children of the marriage 2 months ...
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Limited Scope Divorce

Limited Scope Representation In Michigan

The State Bar of Michigan has approved attorneys to represent clients in a “limited scope” capacity. This is a new way ...
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Limited Scope

Are You Paying For Legal Services You Don’t Need? Consider Limited Scope Service

Do you need assistance drafting your complaint for divorce, having your documents filed with the court, and having them served ...
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Divorce attorney

Can My Spouse and I Share The Same Divorce Attorney?

The short answer is NO. An inherent conflict of interest will always exist in every divorce case, so it is ...
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Lose Health Insurance

Will I Lose My Health Insurance After The Divorce?

The simple answer is YES, you will lose your health insurance after your divorce is final. Once the judgment of ...
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Laurie K. Schmitt
Attorney, Mediator, and Collaborative Lawyer

401 Hall Street SW
Suite 112D
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: 616-608-4634

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Laurie Schmitt of Schmitt Law, PLLC is a West Michigan family law attorney specializing in collaborative divorce as well as separation, divorce, child custody and support, paternity, and other family law litigation. She is licensed by Michigan State Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and has extensive advanced training in divorce mediation and collaborative divorce.

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