by Lori Schmeltzer | Oct 21, 2025 | Family & Divorce Law
Part of preparing an estate plan is choosing who will raise your children in your absence. Normally the surviving parent will become a minor child’s sole custodian (there are limited circumstances when this would not occur, but that is rare). When a child is still a...
by Lori Schmeltzer | Dec 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
At the outset of any divorce case comes the big “how much will this cost me?” question. It is a completely fair question, and one I would ask myself. It’s the same reason we look for a price sticker on a product at the store before getting in line to buy...
by Lori Schmeltzer | Mar 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Does a mother have a better chance at winning a custody battle, or does a father? Do the children’s ages matter? Or the children’s gender? Pursuant to Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL) 722.23, a court will consider the sum total of the following factors to determine a...
by Lori Schmeltzer | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you have never met with an attorney before, your initial meeting to discuss divorce (whether to file or if your spouse has already filed) can be daunting, nerve-wracking, confusing … you name it. It is important to keep in mind that attorneys are people too, and...
