Year: 2026

Attorneys Brooke Johnston, Kelsey McCalmon, and Holly Robrahn are recognized for their strategic and effective advocacy Kraayeveld Family Law is proud to announce that Attorneys Brooke Johnston, Kelsey McCalmon, and Holly Robrahn have been selected to the 2026 Michigan Rising Stars list. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding attorneys who have attained a […]

An 80/20 custody schedule is a type of parenting plan in which one parent has the child about 80 percent of the time and the other parent has the child the remaining 20 percent of the time. Although many parents may use the term to describe their parenting plan, Michigan courts do not use the […]

Are you the parent of a pre-teen in Michigan? If so, you might find yourself asking, “What age can a child stay home alone in Michigan?” Unfortunately, there is no hard and fast answer to this question, which potentially opens the door to allegations of child neglect. In the absence of a rule stating at […]

Financial abuse is a form of domestic abuse that often accompanies domestic violence when one spouse manipulates money and economic resources to maintain power and control over the other. The subtle yet damaging behavior affects nearly all domestic violence cases, according to the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV). Financial abuse often traps victims […]

Yes, marijuana and child custody decisions remain connected even though Michigan has legalized both medical and recreational cannabis use for adults. Courts prioritize the best interests of children above all else, and judges scrutinize any behavior that might compromise a parent’s ability to provide safe, stable care. While marijuana’s legal status protects you from criminal […]