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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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Economic Impact of Divorce

The Economic Impact of Divorce – The Financial Storm

The cost of food has risen. The housing market remains unpredictable- values soaring and values crashing. The cost of gas ...
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Different Lifestyles divorce

Can You Control Lifestyle Differences In Your Ex’s House?

Courts don’t adjudicate values for your children. They leave that for parents. If you and your spouse are getting divorced ...
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divorce rollercoaster

Are You On The Divorce Roller-Coaster?

Divorce is a painful and emotionally stressful time for everyone. And divorce can be one of the hardest decisions to ...
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Custody and Parents Behavior

How Should You Act During Your Custody Case?

CUSTODY AND THE COMMON-SENSE RULES. You’re in the midst of a custody case, and suspect it may turn into a ...
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Divorce and Social Media

Is It Ok To Use Social Media During a Divorce or Custody Case?

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR FAMILY LAW CASE. So much of our lives seem to be ...
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Children Custody

Why Didn’t I Receive The Result In My Custody Case That I Expected?

Custody cases are the most difficult of family law cases to litigate. If you are about to be, or are ...
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kids on social media

Should My Kids Be On Social Media?

Should you allow your kids to be using social media platforms and allowing your children to publicly document their entire ...
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Divorce Terms

What Do These Words Mean? Divorce Terms – Simplified

As if the decision of getting divorced isn’t stressful enough, there’s the confusion of learning the legalese that’s used by ...
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role of mediator

What Is The Role Of A Mediator?

In getting your divorce settled, it can be a long and expensive process. However, there is an alternative – Mediation ...
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Spouse just asked for divorce

My Spouse Just Asked For A Divorce, What Do I Do?

Your spouse just asked for a divorce. It may be that you never saw this coming, have been completely blindsided ...
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What Attorneys can't do for you

What Your Divorce Attorney Cannot Do For You

If you are about to file for divorce, it’s important you to know what your divorce attorney can’t do for ...
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Initial Consultation

Why Does Schmitt Law, PLLC Charge For An Initial Consultation?

Schmitt Law, PLLC receives many calls requesting a free consultation. Most people accept that attorneys charge a fee for their ...
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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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