by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Parental figures often become attached to children, even when they are not biologically theirs. This often happens when people become involved in a relationship with someone who has children of their own. A bond develops between the adult that is not the parent and the child. When the adult relationship […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Couples choose to legally separate instead of getting a divorce for several reasons. Religious reasons are often the cause of a legal separation, but individuals also often choose this route for insurance or tax purposes. Many states do not allow for legal separation, but they are valid in Michigan and these arrangements […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office In response to financial challenges created by the COVID-19 Pandemic, on March 27, 2020, the House passed, and the President signed into law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or “CARES” Act. This legislation includes income tax rebates which will be paid almost immediately to Americans with a Social […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel Few areas of family law are more contentious than child support. This is evident in how people commonly react to paying a court-ordered obligation that exceeds what society deems fair. Child support offices are there to enforce court orders made in the best interests of the children involved, and nothing more. Children deserve […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel There are lots of reasons why you should take the time to legally establish your paternity. Sure, you do not need to be a child’s legal parent to be part of his or her life. But if you are not a child’s legal parent, his or her actual legal parent can determine […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel It has become more common for a child to be born out of wedlock in Michigan in recent years. The trend brings with it an increase in the number and complexity of questions about paternity, otherwise known as parentage. Many of today’s fathers are seeking to establish paternity rather than avoid […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel Van Den Heuvel Law Office is comprised of two experienced lawyers: Howard Van Den Heuvel and his son, Justin Van Den Heuvel. Justin followed his father’s footsteps first to Western Michigan Thomas M. Cooley Law School, then into practicing law. Now, the firm works with clients in a variety of practice […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel Although not easy to do, it is possible to modify child support orders issued by a Michigan court in some circumstances. This may be desirable in certain situations where the payor spouse’s income increases or decreases dramatically. Modifications to child support are not necessarily automatic and may be denied in certain situations. It […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office One of the most controversial aspects of any divorce that includes dependent children is how to handle monthly child support payments. Many parents find this issue very complicated and stressful. While each of these cases is unique they all have similarities, and in nearly all cases they should be handled […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Your divorce is final and a judge has ordered your ex to make monthly child support payments. So what happens if your former spouse refuses to make those payments? Is there anything you can do? You do have a few options if your ex is not current on child support […]

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