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LGBTQ and traditional divorces: How do they differ?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Dec 3, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law

LGBTQ marriages continue to be performed throughout the nation, but the laws behind these new marriages are often not clear enough or simply incomplete. One of the most common issues people face in an LGBTQ marriage is when they decide that divorce is the best option...

Supporting children through infidelity and divorce

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Mar 25, 2020 | Family Law

Young Michigan children and preteens are still developing strategies for handling their emotions. When their parents clash with accusations of infidelity, kids frequently internalize their reactions.  Children bear no responsibility for their parents’ decisions to...

What factors are considered when setting child support

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Aug 28, 2019 | Family Law

Filing for divorce can be a complicated process, especially when there are children involved. Matters of determining child custody and setting child support are necessary to include in the final divorce settlement. Child support is designed to minimize the effect...

Will my child support spending be monitored?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Aug 11, 2019 | Family Law

You may have questions about child support during your divorce. Perhaps your friends, associates and family members have told you that the court will keep tabs on how you spend the money. Your ex may have said you are supposed to provide him or her with receipts or...

Study shows the benefits of joint custody for kids

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Jul 3, 2019 | Family Law

Going through a divorce can be overwhelming, not only for the couple who is terminating their marriage, but for the children who are unwilling participants of the separation. It can be extremely difficult for kids to transition from a two-parent family and household...

Helping your children prepare to welcome a new sibling

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Jun 9, 2019 | Family Law

Preparing to adopt is an exciting time and one that also brings unique challenges for you and your family. If you already have children living in your home, you will need to help them prepare for the addition of a new family member who will undoubtedly have a...

What is a QDRO?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | May 15, 2019 | Family Law

During a divorce in Michigan, it is necessary to divide shared property fairly between you and your ex-spouse. Some assets may be easier to divide than others. For example, with a shared checking or standard savings account, it may be a simple matter of closing the...

What is harassment?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Apr 16, 2019 | Family Law

Many people in Michigan may have a narrow perception of what constitutes harassment. In fact, harassment encompasses a broad range of different behaviors. Many of these behaviors can involve criminal punishment. Some may carry felony charges, while others are only...

Can you modify a child custody agreement if you move?

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Mar 17, 2019 | Family Law

Even though your divorce has been finalized for some time now and you and your ex have had a smooth ride with the child custody agreement that was arranged, you have been considering relocating to somewhere else. Now, you are wondering whether or not the courts...

What you can do to gain joint custody

On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Mar 3, 2019 | Family Law

As a parent going through a divorce in Michigan, you should keep in mind that you, your spouse and the court system all want what is in the best interests of your children. Generally speaking, the law presumes that close contact with both parents is in every...
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