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Laurie Schmitt Family Law

W. Michigan family law specializing in Collaborative Divorce

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    • Spousal Support Modification
    • Annulments
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    • Alternative Divorce Options
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    • Limited Scope Services
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Welcome to our blog. Your guide to a wide variety of family law matters. If you cannot find the answers you need here, please contact us here or call us directly at 616.608.4634.

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Hourly fee pros cons

What Is The Difference Between Flat Rate And Hourly Rate Fees What You Need To Know

HOURLY RATE FEES In family law, the hourly fee method is the most common response you will receive from law ...
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Separate Maintenance

Separate Maintenance: An Alternative To Divorce

If you are not prepared to file for a divorce, there is an alternative. In the State of Michigan, you ...
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Limited Scope Service

LIMITED SCOPE LEGAL SERVICE

There are times when you simply don’t require the services of an attorney throughout your entire family law case. Or, ...
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Navigate Financial Issues divorce

How to Navigate the Financial Issues During the First Days of Your Divorce

You’ve decided to file for a divorce. What financial issues should you be most concerned with during the first few ...
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Roadblocks in Divorce Settlement

The 4 Biggest Roadblocks to Negotiating a Fair and Equitable Divorce Settlement

FEELINGS. During a divorce it’s natural for you to have feelings of anger, frustration, resentment, and sadness. And if you ...
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Divorce Process

The Divorce Process

THE VERIFIED COMPLAINT FOR DIVORCE To start a divorce proceeding, you must file a Verified Complaint for Divorce and Summons ...
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Divorce Trial

The Trial

When parties are unable to resolve their divorce case through mediation or negotiations, then a trial will be necessary. The ...
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Settlement Agreement

Divorce and Confidential Settlement Agreements

To complete a divorce, a judgment of divorce must be entered with the court. Once the judgment of divorce is ...
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Marital Home and Divorce

The Marital Home and Divorce – Common Questions

You and your spouse own a home, and you’ve decided to file for divorce. You have concerns about the marital ...
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No Fault Divorce in Michigan

What Is A “NO FAULT” Divorce In Michigan?

Michigan is a no-fault state, which means that you do not need to provide a reason for seeking a divorce ...
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Hidden Assets in Divorce

Hidden Assets In A Divorce

Before you settle, obtain knowledge about your marital assets! It’s not uncommon for spouses to lack all of the financial ...
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Mediation Guide

MEDIATION - DEFINED Mediation is a process that allows you and your spouse to resolve conflict in a peaceful manner ...
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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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