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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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    • Spousal Support Modification
    • Annulments
    • Separate Maintenance
    • Alternative Divorce Options
  • Family Law
    • 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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Living in the Martial Home together

Is Living In The Marital Home Together During The Divorce Right For You?

Your divorce has been filed. Now, where do we live while our divorce is pending? Do we stay together, or ...
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Preserving relationship with spouse

The Importance of Preserving a Relationship With Your Former Spouse When There Are Children

Can preserving a relationship with your former spouse even be accomplished? Yes, it can, and successfully. Why is it important ...
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Ask My Divorce Attorney First Meeting

What Should I Ask My Divorce Attorney At The First Meeting?

Asking the right questions at the initial interview will assist you in determining if you and the attorney will be ...
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Wedding Ring and divorce

Do I Have To Return My Engagement Ring and Wedding Ring If We Get a Divorce?

You and your spouse have filed for divorce. And you each want to keep the engagement ring and wedding rings ...
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child custody

Child Custody – The Best Interest Factors

Child custody and parenting time can be two of the most difficult issues to address for parents who are divorcing, ...
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What to expect from your attorney

What You Should Expect From Your Attorney

You find yourself in a position that requires services of an attorney. You have never retained an attorney before now, ...
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Law enforcement info

Removal From The Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN)

Have you been placed in the Law Enforcement Information Network (“LEIN”) because of an involuntary hospitalization order under MCL 330.1464a.? ...
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Mutual Restraining Order

What is a Mutual Restraining Order in a Divorce?

If you intend to file for a divorce, and have any type of assets, it is wise to discuss with ...
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Divorce Trial

What Happens at a Divorce Trial

There are several ways your divorce can be finalized. Your divorce case can be finalized through negotiations, mediation, arbitration, or ...
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Questions and Answers in divorce

Common Divorce Questions

Question: What happens if I file for a divorce and my spouse does not want a divorce?  Answer:  Your spouse ...
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Debt in a Divorce

How Does Debt Work In a Divorce?

WHAT IS MARITAL DEBT? Marital debt is defined as any debt incurred during the marriage (before the date of separation) ...
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Property Disputes

Personal Property Disputes – Are They Worth It?

One of the most challenging aspects of divorce can be the division of personal property. Often times the parties are ...
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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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