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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
  • Family Law Services
    • Child Custody
    • Paternity
    • Change of Domicile
    • Child Support
    • Post-Judgement Modification
    • Enforcement of Court Orders
    • Limited Scope Services
    • Uncontested Divorces
  • Alternative Divorce Options
    • Mediation
    • Collaborative Divorce
    • Uncontested Divorce Process
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Divorce Risk Factors

Top Divorce Risk Factors

As a family law attorney, clients share their reasons why they are seeking a divorce. Many times, clients have stated ...
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File for a Michigan divorce

What Is Required To File For a Michigan Divorce?

PERSONAL INFORMATION REQUIRED TO FILE FOR A DIVORCE The following is a list of personal information you will need to ...
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Confidentiality and Privacy

Confidentiality Versus Privacy

What is the difference between confidentiality verses privacy in an attorney-client relationship? Of course, both of these concepts are extremely ...
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Divorce Myths

Here Are Two Divorce Myths:

1. EVERY CASE GOES TO TRIAL Most spouses want their divorce to be as quick and painless as possible. And, ...
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Resolve Financial issues

How Cooperation Can Help Resolve Financial Issues

Filing for divorce is the easy part. Untangling the financial mess and reaching a final agreement on the financial aspects ...
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Uncontested divorce

What Does “Uncontested Divorce” Mean?

You and your spouse have agreed to file for a divorce. You both agree that you do not want to ...
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Financial Recovery and starting over

Financial Recovery After A Divorce – How Do I Start Over Again?

After a long-term marriage, many people find themselves in the midst of a divorce. Their immediate concern is how will ...
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Legal Services Retainer Agmt

What Is a Legal Services Retainer Agreement?

When you hire an attorney, you need to clearly understand what services you will be contracting for, and what your responsibilities will be in ...
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Stopping a divorce

Stopping A Divorce Action In Michigan

If I file a complaint for divorce in the State of Michigan, can I change my mind afterwards? Does the ...
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50/50 Parenting Schedule

What Does A 50/50 Parenting Time Schedule Look Like?

More and more judges are awarding “50/50” parenting time in divorce and custody cases. So, what does a 50/50 parenting ...
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Co-Parenting Mistakes to aviod

Co-Parenting Mistakes To Avoid

It may not be easy to maintain a working relationship with your ex. However, the well-being of your children depends ...
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Prepare for Divorce Mediation

How To Prepare For a Divorce Mediation

Ending a marriage can be incredibly difficult. Unfortunately, many people believe that litigation is the only way to end their ...
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Laurie K. Schmitt
Attorney, Mediator, and Collaborative Lawyer

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

Phone: (616) 310-4975

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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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