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AI and Family Law

Kraayeveld Family Law | August 3, 2025 | Family Law

Artificial Intelligence and Family Law

Artificial intelligence seems to be everywhere these days, including in the legal profession. Family law is no exception. However, since the family law practice area centers on complex human dynamics, it is essential to understand how family law AI might be utilized and where its limitations lie. How Is Artificial Intelligence Used in Family […]

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What Is the Michigan Family Protection Act?

Kraayeveld Family Law | May 8, 2025 | Family Law

What Is the Michigan Family Protection Act?

Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Michigan Family Protection Act (MFPA) into law in April 2024. The MFPA is a group of nine laws that update how Michigan handles surrogacy and assisted reproduction. The law gives all parents, including LGBTQ+ parents and those using IVF or surrogacy, equal legal rights from the start. It also makes […]

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