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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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    • Uncontested Divorce
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    • Mediation
    • Spousal Support
    • Spousal Support Modification
    • Annulments
    • Separate Maintenance
    • Alternative Divorce Options
  • Family Law
    • Limited Scope Services
    • Child Custody
    • Change of Domicile
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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

The Michigan Divorce Process

ELIGIBILITY One party must reside in Michigan for: 6 months if there are minor children of the marriage 2 months ...
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Limited Scope Divorce

Limited Scope Representation In Michigan

The State Bar of Michigan has approved attorneys to represent clients in a “limited scope” capacity. This is a new way ...
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Limited Scope

Are You Paying For Legal Services You Don’t Need? Consider Limited Scope Service

Do you need assistance drafting your complaint for divorce, having your documents filed with the court, and having them served ...
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Can My Spouse and I Share The Same Divorce Attorney?

The short answer is NO. An inherent conflict of interest will always exist in every divorce case, so it is ...
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Lose Health Insurance

Will I Lose My Health Insurance After The Divorce?

The simple answer is YES, you will lose your health insurance after your divorce is final. Once the judgment of ...
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Can I Get A Divorce If I Can’t Locate My Spouse?

Can you obtain a divorce if you are unable to locate your spouse? Yes, you may obtain a divorce if ...
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Can I oppose

Can You Oppose A Divorce?

If your spouse has filed for divorce, and you don’t want the divorce, you wonder if you can oppose the ...
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Child Custody

What Do You Need To Know For A Custody Agreement?

If your family law case involves custody and parenting time, there are many issues that you need to think about ...
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Child Support Payment

What Financial Information Is Used To Calculate Child Support?

If you’re going through a divorce or child custody action and child support will be calculated in your case, you ...
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Affairs and Divorce

After The Affair – Now What?

You find out that your spouse had an affair and you’re now considering filing for divorce. You ask if you ...
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Can I Buy A House During My Divorce?

Your divorce is pending and you want to purchase a new house. The issue you will find yourself in is ...
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Divorce and Goals

Setting Goals For Your Divorce

If you are contemplating divorce, or have recently filed for divorce, you may want to start setting goals to assist ...
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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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