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Who Will Make Your Life’s Most Important Decisions?
If you’re going through a contested divorce, and are unable to come to an agreement with your spouse, who are ...
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How Does The Supervised Parenting Time Process Work?
Have you or the other parent’s time with the children been ordered to be supervised? If so, the following explains ...
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Do You Need Assistance Drafting Your Divorce Documents?
If you’re contemplating filing for divorce in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan, Barry, Ionia, or Montcalm County, SCHMITT LAW, PLLC can assist ...
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How Do I Tell My Spouse I Have Filed For A Divorce?
How should you tell your spouse you want a divorce? Of course, this varies from person to person. And only ...
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The Secrets To Controlling Your Legal Fees
It’s normal to worry about how much your family law case will cost. Like all other professionals, attorneys do charge ...
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Social Media or Custody?
Social media or custody of your children? Which one do you cherish more? Child custody cases are difficult for clients ...
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Are You Being A Jerk In Your Communicating With The Other Parent?
Are you being respectful in your communications with the other parent? Or are you being a jerk? Is your communication ...
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How Much Will Your Divorce Cost?
The number one question posed during any initial interview is “how much will my divorce cost”. Unfortunately, there is no one ...
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Is Nesting During Your Divorce Right For You?
After your divorce has been filed, you and your spouse should discuss your living arrangement. Do you continue living in the ...
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What Is A Retainer Fee?
WHAT IS A RETAINER FEE? A retainer fee is an amount of money you pay upfront to your attorney before ...
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More Divorce Questions Answered
Filing for divorce can be an emotional and confusing experience. You’re searching the internet for answers, and wonder if the ...
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What Clients Say They Wished They’d Done Differently In Their Divorce
After your divorce is all said and done, and the ink has dried on your Judgement of Divorce, you look ...