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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
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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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child custody and addiction

Substance Abuse and Fighting For Custody/Parenting Time

Fighting for custody and parenting time of your children is a hard enough road. But, if you have an ongoing ...
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Divorce

I Don’t Want To Take My Spouse For Everything They’re Worth

Getting a divorce is a difficult process. And you’re looking for your divorce to be uncontested, fair and equitable. You’ve ...
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Co-Parenting and Divorce

Co-Parenting – What’s In It For You?

Why is it important to you to co-parent? What do you gain from effectively co-parenting with your ex? What’s in ...
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Collaborative Divorce

What Is The Process For An Uncontested Divorce In Michigan?

The following is a step-by-step guide on how to obtain an uncontested divorce in Michigan: RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS Before you can ...
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Paternity Case

How Is A Paternity Case Different Than A Divorce?

THE LEGAL SIDE OF A PATERNITY CASE Parents who were not married to each other at the time their child ...
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co-parenting and back to school

Back-To-School Co-Parenting

Once again, you find that your children’s summer vacation is coming to an end. And it’s time again to get ...
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Paternity Case

What Is The Process In A Paternity Case In The State Of Michigan?

If a child in Michigan is born to unmarried parents, paternity will need to be established. It can be as ...
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affidavit of Parentage

What You Need To Know About An Affidavit Of Parentage

THE LAW The Acknowledgment of Parentage Act (APA), MCL 722.1001 et seq.: Unmarried parents may establish paternity under the APA ...
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Collaborative Divorce

What’s The Point of a Collaborative Divorce? What Should You Expect?

If you are contemplating a divorce, you may want to consider the collaborative process as an option to the traditional ...
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move with children

Can I Move With The Children After The Divorce?

Are you contemplating moving out of town or out of state with your child? Will this move be more than ...
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Protect Parent Rights

Do You Need To Protect Your Rights As A Parent?

HELP! I just want to see my kids a be a significant part of their lives without interference from the ...
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Divorce Cases

What Types of Cases Does Schmitt Law, PLLC Accept?

Schmitt Law, PLLC primarily handles family law cases. Family law is a broad, general term referring to many different family ...
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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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