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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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    • Separate Maintenance
    • 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

What Are The Steps Of A Divorce? Part One

In this multi-part blog series “What are the steps of a divorce” we will discuss the process of a divorce ...
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Child support

Top Child Support Questions Answered

HOW IS CHILD SUPPORT CALCULATED IN MICHIGAN? ANSWER: The amount of child support is calculated using the Michigan Child Support ...
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Divorce

Name Change After A Divorce-The List

If your Judgment of Divorce contains a provision for name change, you may change your name if you wish to ...
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Parenting Time

The Top Parenting Time Questions Answered

1. Can I Deny The Other Parent’s Parenting Time If The Other Parent Is Not Paying Their Child Support On ...
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File for Divorce

What Are The Residency Requirements To File For Divorce In Michigan?

To be granted a divorce in Michigan, you or your spouse must have lived in Michigan for at least 180 ...
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Child visitation issues

What Can I Do If The Other Parent Refuses To Visit The Children?

When parenting time orders are entered, whether via agreement by the parties or by the court at the conclusion of ...
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Divorce

What Am I Entitled To In A Divorce?

Your spouse says they want a divorce. And they tell you you’re not entitled to any equity in the home, ...
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divorce

Have You Set Clear Goals In Your Divorce?

Divorce is an emotional and difficult time. And no doubt your highly concerned about the outcome of your divorce. Once ...
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Divorce Realities

The Stuff No One Tells You About – The Realities of Divorce

Divorce is a life changing event. It changes everything. Not all of the changes you’re about to experience are easy, ...
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Avoid Mistakes

Divorce Mistakes To Avoid – Part Two

In Divorce Mistakes to Avoid, we covered six areas of mistakes to avoid in your divorce. In this current blog ...
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Michigan Common Law

Does Michigan Recognize Common Law Marriage?

As the marriage rate declines, more people are making the decision to live together without the benefit of marriage. And ...
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Served Divorce Papers

What Happens If My Spouse Is Evading Service Of The Divorce Papers?

Every divorce is different. But all divorces begin the very same way: one spouse files a complaint for divorce and ...
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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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