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Henry Bergmans represents clients in all types of Michigan family law matters. As a skilled family law attorney, Henry provides compassionate, individualized, and knowledgeable legal counsel to help you navigate even the most challenging family situations. He understands that family law issues often come with emotional and financial stress, and he approaches every case with patience, empathy, and strategic focus. His goal is to help you make informed decisions that protect your rights and your family’s future.
If you are facing divorce, Henry represents you in court and guides you through the legal process. His practice includes providing support, counsel, and advocacy on all divorce-related matters, including child support, child custody, division of property, and spousal support. He can also assist if you and your spouse choose a collaborative approach to divorce.
If you have children, our family lawyer, Henry works with you to find the arrangement that best suits your family. He can represent you in mediation of a child custody dispute or negotiate with the attorney for the other parent to settle your case in the most appropriate manner based on your goals. If you cannot reach a resolution with the other parent, Henry vigorously and effectively advocates for you in the court custody proceeding.
When dealing with divorce or other family related disputes, it is often difficult to remain calm or even think straight. In fact, during these trying and emotional times, it is common to feel as if you have little control over anything in life. Knowledgeable legal guidance in Family Law always matters. Bergmans Law P.C. brings years of dedicated professional service to your family law case. Our Firm strives to provide all clients with service that is compassionate and effective in sensitive and high-stakes situations.
Nothing is more important to us than your family's future, contact an experienced lawyer by calling or emailing our Howell office. We make better outcomes possible with practical wisdom and trusted legal advice.
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Learn MoreMichigan is a no-fault divorce state. A divorce will be granted regardless of the fault of either party. Michigan law requires that the person filing the divorce petition must have been a state resident for at least 180 days (six months) immediately before filing. The filing party must also be a resident of the county in which the petition is filed for at least ten days prior to filing.
Child support in Michigan can be modified in two ways. First, each parent has the right to request the Friend of the Court investigate the amount of child support every three years. Second, a parent may petition the court to modify child support if there has been a significant change of circumstance, which is defined as a 10% change of income. Under this rule, if a parent has a 10% reduction in income or believes the other parent has had a 10% increase in income, they may petition for a modification. The request must be filed with the court. An attorney can file a modification request for you.
In a joint uncontested divorce case, both spouses reach agreement on all issues. They file a divorce action together with a consent judgment and avoid difficult and often costly formal civil litigation proceedings. Henry Bergmans provides assistance to clients who are able to reach agreement with their spouse and file a joint uncontested divorce.
The Affidavit of Parentage is a form that is given to unmarried couples who have a child together. This form must be completed by both parents and signed at the hospital. Execution of the affidavit voluntarily acknowledges the father of the child and gives the mother initial custody.
Even if the mother omits the father’s name from the birth certificate, the Affidavit of Parentage shows parentage. If a father is uncertain that he is the child’s parent, he may choose not to sign the form, because doing so waives his right to blood tests or a trial to determine paternity.
The law makes it clear that fathers have the right to child custody and fair parenting time. The affidavit also makes it clear that a father has the obligation to provide child support. A father may fight for paternity if he was not present or not given the opportunity to name himself as the child’s father.
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