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
Alimony is often a contentious topic during divorce negotiations. Fortunately, several laws in Utah provide judges with guidance on how to determine whether alimony is appropriate in every case. If you're divorcing, understanding the rules will help you and your spouse keep expectations reasonable.
You probably can appeal your divorce—but should you? Appeals will be successful in only a few situations.
If you want to avoid an expensive, stressful court battle over child custody, you can agree on a parenting plan. Learn how.
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.
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.
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..
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.
In Alabama, as in every other state, child custody and visitation are often two of the most emotionally-charged elements in a divorce. Knowing in advance how your state deals with these issues can help you down the road.
In Colorado, some divorcing couples an elect to file an uncontested divorce, which may save both spouses time and money. Continue reading to learn if you meet the requirements for this type of divorce process.
Every state offers married couples the option for divorce. Before you and your spouse decide which legal path to take, it’s important to understand what absolute divorce is, and what the court requires before you can file.