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Laurie Schmitt Family Law

W. Michigan family law specializing in Collaborative Divorce

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    • Spousal Support Modification
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    • Alternative Divorce Options
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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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Divorce Misconceptions

My Spouse Says… Common Misconceptions of Divorce

In the initial interview, it’s common for clients to share with Schmitt Law, PLLC statements made by their spouse that ...
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child support

Child Support – The Most Frequently Asked Questions

One of the most asked about parenting issues is child support. Clients have many questions and misconceptions about how child ...
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spousal support

Will The Judge Order Spousal Support In My Divorce Case?

Every client wonders how they will financially survive during and after a divorce. During the consultation the two questions Schmitt ...
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The Divorce Guide

YOUR CHOICES FOR DISSOLVING YOUR MARRIAGE IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN DIVORCE In the State of Michigan, all divorces in ...
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The Importance of Co-Parenting

Anyone who has lived through a divorce can agree that going through the divorce process is no easy task, especially ...
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Information to give your attorney

Discovery: What Is It and What Will I Need To Provide To My Attorney

Discovery is part of the pre-trial phase of the case where each party requests documents and information from the other ...
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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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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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