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Tag: Michigan

Where Should You File Your Divorce or Custody Case?

Where Should Your File Your Divorce or Custody Case?

June 14, 2018 Lisa Schmidt

When a relationship breaks down, one or the other parent often has to make a move. Whether one partner goes…

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Posted in: Custody / Paternity, Divorce, Family Law Filed under: custody, divorce, inter-state, jurisdiction, Lisa J. Schmidt, Michigan, Schmidt & Long
Michigan Court Hangs Same-Sex Custody Rights on Marriage, Again

Michigan Court Hangs Same-Sex Custody Rights on Marriage, Again

May 17, 2018 Lisa Schmidt

Relationships start and end every day. That’s true no matter what your gender or sexual orientation. But until 2015, legal…

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Posted in: LGBT Family Law, Schmidt and Long Filed under: child custody, Lisa J. Schmidt, Michigan, same-sex marriage, Schmidt & Long
Can a Guardian Grandparent Deny Parenting Time?

Can a Guardian Grandparent Deny Parenting Time?

March 15, 2018 Lisa Schmidt

At its core, family law is about moms, dads, and their children. But the reality is that Michigan families come…

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Posted in: Child's Rights, Custody / Paternity, Family Law Filed under: custody, guardianship, Lisa Schmidt, Michigan, parenting time, Schmidt & Long
HB4691 Michigan Shared Parenting Act is bad for children

Michigan Bill Puts Breadwinners Over Kids in Custody Disputes

June 8, 2017 Lisa Schmidt 14 Comments

The Michigan House of Representatives is considering a bill that could up-end child custody decisions across the state. By renaming…

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Posted in: Family Law, Lisa J. Schmidt, Schmidt and Long Filed under: child custody, Child Custody Act, custody, HB4691, Legislature, Lisa J. Schmidt, Michigan, parenting time, Schmidt & Long

Michigan Adoption Court Takes On Immigration

May 11, 2017 Lisa Schmidt

Immigration issues can seriously affect Michigan families. But most of the time, decisions regarding a person’s legal status are made…

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Posted in: Lisa J. Schmidt Filed under: adopt, adoption, Court of Appeals, deportation, immigration, Michigan, SIJ

No Shortcuts to the Revocation of Paternity Act, Michigan Supreme Court Says

April 27, 2017 Lisa Schmidt

The Revocation of Paternity Act is a very complicated statute. Unrepresented parents and even some lawyers can have trouble following…

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Posted in: Family Law, Lisa J. Schmidt Filed under: custody, Lisa J. Schmidt, Michigan, parental rights, paternity, Revocation of Paternity, Schmidt and Long, Supreme Court
How long will my divorce take?

How Long Will My Divorce Take?

April 13, 2017 Lisa Schmidt

You have decided to put the past behind you and move on with your life. You have already packed up…

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Posted in: Family Law, Lisa J. Schmidt Filed under: divorce, family law, Lisa J. Schmidt, Michigan, Schmidt & Long, waiting periods
Prenuptial agreement didn't save 1 couple from a 7 year divorce

The 7-Year Divorce

February 16, 2017 Lisa Schmidt

When most people file for divorce, they have one question: “How long is this going to take?” For one couple, the…

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Posted in: Family Law, Lisa J. Schmidt Filed under: antenuptial agreement, divorce, Family, family law, Lisa J. Schmidt, Michigan, prenuptial agreement, Schmidt and Long
Michigan eliminates Dower, keeps gendered language

Michigan Eliminates Dower, Keeps Gendered Language

January 19, 2017 Lisa Schmidt

Dower is an idea older than the Michigan Constitution. By awarding special property rights to women after their husbands die,…

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Posted in: Estate Planning, Family Law Filed under: dower, estate planning, family law, gay, husband, lesbian, lgbt, LGBT family law, Lisa J. Schmidt, Michigan, Michigan legislature, Schmidt & Long, widow, wife

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