by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Is your child suddenly rejecting you? Avoiding you? Are you losing the close connection you previously felt with your child? Is your ex-spouse encouraging your child to avoid a relationship with you? Parental Alienation is a common concern in divorce where custody of the parties’ children is being disputed. William Bernet, M.D., […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Domestic violence is a serious crime that can have significant legal and personal consequences. In Michigan, this offense is treated with the utmost severity, resulting in strict penalties if proven beyond a reasonable doubt. This post aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of domestic violence laws in Michigan, the types of domestic […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Divorce is a difficult process. It often involves dividing complex assets and determining child custody arrangements. However, it becomes even more complicated when one of those assets is cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is a decentralized digital asset that uses encryption techniques to secure transactions and verify the transfer of funds. In this blog […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Co-parenting is the joint effort of both parents to provide for a child after the marriage has ended. While co-parenting may not be the best option in instances of abuse, domestic violence and other serious family issues, most children will benefit from retaining close bonds with both parents. That being […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Many factors determine who has legal custody of a child after a divorce proceeding. However, an individual may lose custody of their child if the court finds them unfit to care for them or a situation that requires their removal has occurred. At Van Den Heuvel Law Office, we’re here to […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Getting married can be one of the best experiences of a person’s life, but there are situations in which one or both spouses realize that this was not the right choice for them. While divorce is typically the way that most couples end their marriage, in some situations another option […]

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by Justin Van Den Heuvel Disputes over the care and raising of a child can quickly turn into a nightmare. Who has custody? How much parenting time, and when? Other family members? Who gets to decide where the child goes to school, does he or she play sports, join ballet? Does the Constitution provide for parental and […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office The beginning of the new school year comes with many challenges, especially for parents who have gone through a divorce but are still co-parenting a child. At the Van Den Heuvel Law Office, our experienced Michigan family law attorneys understand how stressful this time can be and are here to provide […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Once a child custody order is issued by a judge, it is final and legally binding. Still, this does not mean they are set in stone. It is possible to modify child custody orders, but the parent requesting the modification must show two things. They must prove there has been […]

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by Van Den Heuvel Law Office Sometimes, couples no longer want to live as a married couple, but they do not want to get an official divorce either. There are many reasons for this, but wanting to continue to file joint taxes is one of the most common. Filing taxes jointly holds many benefits for one or both […]

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