Melissa Heinig

Attorney · Cooley Law School

Melissa Heinig is a practicing attorney and founder of her own law firm--The Law Office of Melissa J. Heinig in Livingston County, Michigan. Melissa has been a member of the State Bar of Michigan since 2010 and has assisted clients with a wide range of family law issues, including divorce, custody, parenting time, and child support. Recently, Melissa worked for Lakeshore Legal Aid as an intake attorney helping low-income clients with a wide range of legal matters, from family law and public benefits to consumer complaints and landlord/tenant disputes.

Melissa received her B.A. from Western Michigan University and her J.D. from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School.


Articles By Melissa Heinig

Claiming Children on Taxes After Divorce
There's no doubt that tax season can be stressful for everyone, especially if you have unanswered questions about tax rules and deductions. Divorced parents often fight over which parent can claim a child on their taxes. Continue reading to learn more about how parents decide who can claim a child on a tax return.
Tax Rules for Child Support
Learn how the IRS handles child support payments, interest on overdue payments, and offsets from tax refunds for unpaid child support.
Can You Get Retroactive Child Support in California?
Learn when you can get a retroactive child support order in California—including a retroactive modification of existing child support—and how far back retroactive support orders can go.
Virginia Child Custody Laws
Whether you're going through a divorce or separation, if you have minor children, you're going to need to talk about custody. Child custody is often the most emotional and complex topic for parents going through a divorce or separation. Continue reading to learn more about child custody and visitation in Virginia.
How to Appeal Your Divorce
You probably can appeal your divorce—but should you? Appeals will be successful in only a few situations.
How to Create a Custody Agreement
If you want to avoid an expensive, stressful court battle over child custody, you can agree on a parenting plan. Learn how.
Who Makes Medical Decisions for a Child After Divorce?
Making medical decisions for a child after divorce is one of the most important responsibilities a parent has. Learn how courts decide which parent gets to make medical decisions and what to do if you don’t agree with your co-parent’s decisions.
Minnesota Child Custody Laws
There's no question that dealing with a break-up or divorce is complicated, especially if you have children. If you're wondering how courts in Minnesota handle custody matters, you need to first understand the basics.
Same-Sex Divorce: Everything You Need to Know
Married gay couples have the same right to get divorced as straight couples. But they might face particular complications, including issues around parental and property rights..
Is Alimony Tax Deductible for the Paying Spouse?
Whether you divorced ten years ago or you're currently contemplating a divorce, if alimony is a possibility, you'll need to understand the rules surrounding spousal support and taxes.