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Laurie Schmitt Family Law

W. Michigan family law specializing in Collaborative Divorce

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    • About Laurie Schmitt
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    • Mediation
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    • Spousal Support Modification
    • Annulments
    • Separate Maintenance
    • Alternative Divorce Options
  • Family Law
    • Limited Scope Services
    • Child Custody
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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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Payment of household bills

Payment of Household Bills During The Divorce

It’s hard enough to make the life changing decision to end your marriage. And its daunting to think about the ...
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Mediation or Collaborative Process

Is Mediation or The Collaborative Process Right For You?

Is it important for you and your spouse to effectively co-parent after your divorce has ended? After your divorce has ...
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Do’s and Don’ts Divorce

Common Sense Divorce Rules

The following are common sense rules for couples in the midst of a divorce.  THE “DO’S” Do start making a ...
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Divorce and Money

The Biggest Concern When Divorcing Without Minor Children: It’s About The Money

Divorcing when there are no minor children certainly should be easier than couples who must address custody, parenting time, and ...
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Key questions to ask lawyer

Key Questions To Ask Your Divorce Lawyer

CAN MY SPOUSE PREVENT ME FROM GETTING A DIVORCE? No. If you have filed for divorce, your spouse cannot stop ...
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Ex Parte Motion and Children

What Is An Ex Parte Motion With Regard To Children?

EX PARTE DEFINED An ex parte motion is a motion filed with the court and signed by a judge before ...
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Your Choices For Divorce Resolution – The Checklist

There are many ways you can complete your divorce. Each divorce resolution option has it’s good and bad. With that ...
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Child Custody Terms

Violating The Terms of Your Custody Order

IT’S NOT VOLUNTARY TO FOLLOW THE TERMS OF A CUSTODY ORDER No parent has the right to violate the term ...
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Divorce Mediation

A Successful Divorce Mediation

Mediation is set in your divorce case. How do you set yourself up to have a successful mediation? Here are ...
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Prefiling Strategy Meeting

What is a Pre-Filing Strategy Meeting?

After the consultation, many clients contact Schmitt Law, PLLC for a pre-filing strategy meeting. What is a pre-filing strategy meeting ...
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Divorce without Regret

How To Divorce Without Regret

Divorce can be a painstaking process of dividing your lives, your finances, your debt, and your children. Is there really ...
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Dads and divorce

Dads & Divorce: Divorce Tips For Fathers

Will you be a good father after your divorce? The following are tips for fathers who find themselves going through ...
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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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