Can I Give My Child a SmartPhone? Should You?
A Guide for Cell Phone Use for Kids for Divorced Parents in Michigan When parents separate or divorce, even basic parenting decisions can lead to complex legal disputes. One of the most common questions we hear at The Smart Law Group is: “Should my child have a mobile phone?” It seems like a simple parenting […]
Oakland County Divorce Process: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
The Oakland County Divorce Process: Step-by-Step Guide Even before a divorce case starts, everyone wants to know what is going to happen in my divorce? What paperwork is filed? How does the paperwork get served? When is the next court date? What can I expect to happen next? When will it be over? Divorce is […]
Oakland County’s Most Experienced Divorce Attorney – Over 40 Years
If you’re facing divorce in Oakland County, you don’t need more confusion — you need clarity. For more than 40 years, Garry M. Greenberg has helped families across Oakland County navigate divorce, custody, and parenting time disputes with calm, strategic advice and local courtroom experience. Based in Farmington Hills and known throughout the Oakland County […]
How to Win Your Custody Case in Michigan
Everybody who calls The Smart Law Group wants to know how they can “win” their custody case. But “winning” isn’t just about being better than the other parent — it’s about preparation, honesty, and a focus on the best interests of your child. Custody cases are “won” by presenting the best case and the best […]
Michigan Divorce: 27 Questions Answered by a Family Law Attorney [Live]
Based on the “Ask a Divorce Lawyer Anything – Live Michigan Q&A with Garry Greenberg” webinar https://youtu.be/ns1AiRX42nI Divorce can be confusing, emotional, and overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to be. When you understand your rights and what to expect, you can make smarter decisions and avoid costly mistakes. This article brings together the most common—and most […]
Understanding Custody and Parenting Time in Michigan Divorce Cases
Based on the “Divorcing with Kids: Michigan Parenting Time & Custody Explained” webinar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvAxGcjkZ2s When parents’ divorce in Michigan, two of the most emotionally difficult and legally significant issues they face are custody and parenting time. These decisions shape a child’s everyday life, impact their emotional development, and influence their future stability. That’s why it’s […]
Navigating Tough Issues for Kids in a Divorce
Divorce doesn’t just end a marriage—it divides lives and nowhere is that more evident than when children are caught in the middle. You may have thought that sorting out custody and finances was hard enough, but the reality is that the real challenges often surface afterward. It’s the day-to-day decisions—the ones you never even considered […]
Child Custody for Fathers in Michigan: Protect Your Parental Rights
In almost every case involving a minor child, the father’s most important issue is protecting his rights. This happens in cases when the parents are married and when the parents were never married. What needs to be done to secure custody for fathers? What is equitable parenting time? Every case is different and has different […]
Property Division in Divorce – Insights from a Novi Divorce Attorney
Divorce can be an emotional and complex process, especially when it comes to dividing assets. As a Novi divorce attorney, I recently worked with a client whose situation sheds light on the unique challenges of property division in short-term marriages. Their story provides valuable lessons for anyone navigating similar circumstances in Novi, particularly regarding real […]
Your First Call to a Divorce Lawyer in Michigan
People have told us that the hardest part of their entire divorce process was making that FIRST call to a divorce lawyer in Michigan. That’s understandable because it’s SUCH a big first step. But that first call is the beginning of clarity. The first part of the solution. The action item that will move you […]