Henry Bergmans represents clients in all types of Michigan family law matters. With his compassionate approach, Henry provides individualized and knowledgeable legal counsel to guide you through any family law concerns you face. He understands the complex and emotional nature of cases that involve family and marriage and gives you the support you need to make informed decisions.
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 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, 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 MoreMost lawyers charge an hourly rate for family law services. In some cases, an attorney may charge a flat fee for a specific service. You may also be asked to pay a retainer fee in advance, depending on the complexity of your case. Costs depend on many factors, such as the time your attorney spends on your case, the complexity of the issues, and the filing fees and other court expenses. Your attorney may be able to suggest ways that you can minimize your costs by taking some simple measures while your case is pending.
If a noncustodial parent falls behind on child support payments, the custodial parent has options for enforcing it, but they must be carried out through the court. A judge can use income withholding, wage garnishment, interception of tax refunds, liens, or attachments to property to ensure payments are made. A court can take punitive action if these methods are unsuccessful, including license suspension, passport denial, and even jail time.
Spouses may agree on how to divide their property in what is called a marital settlement agreement, which is a contract between the spouses that divides property and debts and resolves other issues of the divorce. Although many divorces begin with a high level of acrimony, a substantial majority are settled without the need for a judge to decide property or other issues. However, if the division of property or other issues cannot be settled by the spouses and their attorneys, the court makes the necessary determinations.
If a Michigan court decides your property settlement, the judge applies the concept of equitable distribution, which means the court divides the marital property in a fair manner. The division may be equal (50-50) or something else. Some of the factors considered by the court in dividing property include: the amount of nonmarital property each spouse has, each spouse’s earning power, services as a homemaker, waste and dissipation, fault, duration of the marriage, and age and health of both spouses.
Henry Bergmans offers a free, no-obligation initial consultation for individuals with a family law concern. He assists clients with all types of family legal issues. Henry understands the complex and emotional nature of family matters and gives you the one-on-one support that you need to make the best long-term decision for yourself and your family. He helps manage your fears and addresses the unknowns by creating a personalized set of options for you. Throughout the case he works closely with you, to help you make the best decisions for yourself and your family.
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