Goldman & Associates Law Firm – Top Michigan Divorce & Child Custody Attorneys

At Goldman & Associates Law Firm, our experienced Michigan family law attorneys have been serving clients for over two decades. We’re committed to delivering the best legal solutions to our clients. We offer a complimentary initial consultation to assure you that we’ll tirelessly fight for your rights. Whether you’re dealing with legal issues related to criminal matters, personal injury, or family law, our law firm can provide the legal assistance you need. Our dedicated legal team is not only here to protect your present but also to secure your future.

If you need clarity on your rights and responsibilities, we invite you to reach out to Goldman & Associates Law Firm, a statewide Michigan family law firm located in the metro Detroit area. Schedule your free phone consultation with our expert family law attorney today. Don’t delay addressing your legal concerns any further. We can deliver the results you’re seeking to get your life back on track. Seek legal counsel from our experienced attorneys – call our 24/7 toll-free number at (877) 737-8800.


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How We’re Different From Other Michigan Family Law Firms

When it comes to family law in Michigan, choosing the right legal representation is crucial. At Goldman & Associates Law Firm, we are your trusted Michigan Family Law Attorneys. We are a well-established Michigan Family Law Firm with a team of dedicated and compassionate attorneys in Michigan.

Peace of Mind:  We remove the uncertainty and fear associated with any family law matter by providing professional, compassionate family law services.

Collaboration and Education: You don’t want an attorney to bark orders at you and not explain what’s going on. Count on us to guide and educate you through the uncertainty and confusion of the legal process. This helps to remove your fear and helps empower you.

Constant Communication: Effective communication between clients and attorneys is paramount to achieving optimal outcomes in all matters pertaining to family law. At Goldman & Associates, our team of highly experienced legal professionals ensures a flow of timely updates, keeping you informed every step of the way.

“Our goal is to remove the fear associated with divorce and custody issues – guide you and help you navigate this process, and protect you by helping to maximize your time with your kids and your money, as quickly as possible.”Akiva Goldman

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Shepherding You When the Law Meets a Broken Marriage

When the Law Meets a Broken Marriage at Goldman & Associates Law FirmNo one enters into a marriage thinking it will end in divorce, but unfortunately, divorce does happen. If you’re having marital problems and are faced with the reality of a broken marriage, you will need to make some very difficult decisions. One of those decisions may be whether or not to seek legal counsel for a divorce.

Seeking legal representation is not always necessary, but because divorce is a legal matter, there are some key legal aspects that you should be aware of.

There are specific laws that will govern how your divorce is handled in the state of Michigan. Experienced divorce attorneys will be familiar with those laws and rules, as well as the judges and commissioners who interpret those laws and rules, and can help you navigate the divorce process.

There are a few different ways to get divorced in Michigan. The most common way is to file a divorce petition with the court. In order to do this, one of the spouses must have been a resident of Michigan for at least three months. The divorce petition will state the grounds for divorce and ask the court to dissolve the marriage.

If both spouses agree on all of the terms of the divorce, they may be able to complete it without going to court. This is called an uncontested divorce. An attorney can provide legal assistance to file the necessary paperwork and make sure that everything is done correctly.

If there are disagreements about some of the terms of the divorce, the divorce will be considered contested. In a contested divorce, the spouses will have to go to court and argue their case in front of a commissioner or judge. This can be a long and expensive process, and it is almost always best to seek legal representation if things start to get contentious.

If your legal team knows what they are doing, the first thing they will do is help you understand the laws and legal issues that will govern your divorce. Your lawyer will also help you negotiate any disputes with your spouse and advise you on the best way to resolve your case so you obtain the goals you’re looking for. If litigation is necessary, an attorney will represent you in court and make sure that your interests are protected.

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Types of Divorce We Can Help You With

Our family law firm is devoted completely to divorce and family law matters. Here are some of the kinds of divorce cases we provide legal assistance for.

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When it comes to family law matters in Michigan, you need a reliable partner by your side. Our experienced Michigan Family Law Attorneys are here to guide you through the complexities of the legal system. As a leading Michigan Family Law Firm, we’ve been assisting clients for years, and our expertise and experience are to your advantage.

  • Divorce, including Uncontested Divorce and Military Divorce
  • High Asset Divorce
  • Child Custody and Visitation Issues
  • Child Support
  • Mediation for Divorce, Child Custody, and Guardianship
  • Alimony and Spousal Support
  • Paternity

We’re here to answer all your questions, allay your fears, and provide you with the best options for your individual situation.

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Common Questions About Getting a Divorce in Michigan


Do you need a divorce lawyer in Michigan?

Hiring an attorney, whether in the Detroit area or elsewhere in Michigan, is not absolutely necessary. However, due to the complicated nature of Michigan law and court system, it is often difficult for separating couples without legal experience or training in law to navigate the separation process without some degree of legal assistance.

Even for an uncontested divorce, it is advisable to retain a trial attorney for basic representation and assistance with legal documents, such as divorce forms, temporary orders, findings of fact and conclusions of law, and final decrees. Practicing law without an attorney, which is what you’re doing if you do your own divorce, poses a lot of potential pitfalls.

Is Michigan a 50-50 divorce state?

The general rule for asset and debt division in divorce is a 50-50 split. Michigan is an equal distribution of the marital assets and debts state, so marital property and assets, along with debts, are not automatically divided 50-50 between spouses who are ending their marriage in the state of Michigan. If one spouse can prove during the court proceedings that a 50-50 split would be highly unfair, the court can divide assets and debts differently.

When it comes to spousal support, incomes are not divided equally. The calculation to determine alimony is complicated and very fact dependent, and you should meet with an attorney to discuss what you may pay to, or receive from, your ex spouse.

Is Michigan a no-fault divorce state?

Michigan is a no-fault state. No-fault means neither party needs to be responsible for misconduct that caused the breakdown of the marriage.

What are the grounds for divorce in Michigan?

The most common grounds for divorce cited in Michigan a divorce petition are:

  • Irreconcilable differences
  • Domestic violence
  • Adultery/infidelity
  • Abandonment


Common Questions About Child Custody Issues in Michigan


Who is more likely to win a custody battle?

  • The parent likely to receive the most custody and parent-time with children is the one who has been the minor children’s primary caregiver. The primary caregiver is the one who spends the most time with the children, takes the children to medical appointments, attends teacher-parent conferences, puts the children to bed, drives them to school, takes them to extracurricular activities, etc.
  • The bottom line is this: the more involved you are in your kids’ lives, the more likely you are to receive joint custody, whether you have a contested or uncontested divorce.
  • Now, there are other factors, besides who is the primary parent, that sway a judge in determining custody when it comes time to sign a final decree. For example:
    • How bonded you are to your kids.
    • Your mental and physical capability to provide care for your kids.
    • Your history of drug or alcohol abuse.
    • How stable your living situation is.
    • Whether you can maintain a steady job and pay child support.
    • How much you encourage your kids to have a good relationship with your ex.

The 5 most common types of child custody are:

  • Joint Legal Custody: Legal custody refers to who gets to make big decisions for a couple’s children. Big decisions like religion, medical decisions, money, education, extracurriculars. Joint custody means exes, whether separated or part of paternity actions, need to work together and come to an agreement on these big decisions.
  • Sole Legal Custody: Legal custody refers to who gets to make big decisions for a couple’s children. Big decisions like religion, medical decisions, money, education, extracurriculars. Sole legal custody means one parent has been court ordered the authority to make decisions about children without any obligation to talk to the other parent.
  • Joint Physical Custody: Physical custody refers to where a child spends time, specifically where a child sleeps. Joint physical custody means each parent has a child at least 30% of the overnights in a year. 50/50 custody arrangements are joint physical custody. When joint physical custody is ordered in the final decree, it’s very difficult for one parent to move out of Michigan and take a child with them.
  • Primary Physical Custody: Physical custody refers to where a child spends time, specifically where a child sleeps. Primary physical custody means a child spends less than 30% of overnights with one parent. For example, if a child stays overnight with one parent only 100 times per year, then the other parent has primary physical custody. When parents live far apart, or if one parent lives out of state, then one parent will almost always be awarded primary physical custody.
  • Split Custody: Split custody refers to when parents have more than one child, and one parent has primary physical custody of one of the children, and the other parent has primary physical custody of the other child.

What is the most common child custody arrangement?

There is no “most common” child custody arrangement. Custody and visitation depend on the facts of particular circumstances. Some factors that can affect custody and parent time are:

  • Who is the primary parent? In other words: who has taken care of the child the most? The primary parent will often have more time with the children after the finalization of custody.
  • Has there been domestic violence against a spouse/parent or child? The perpetrator of domestic violence will very often end up with far less custody and enjoy fewer parental rights.
  • Does a parent’s work schedule allow that parent to be with the kids? If a parent has a crazy work schedule (e.g. overnights, lots of extended travel), that might make it almost impossible to spend much time with the kids.
  • Has a parent gone through the adoption process? If someone has not legally adopted a child, that parent very likely has no legal right to custody or parent time.
  • Has a parent refused to pay child support? If a parent refuses to pay child support, then it’s really difficult for that parent to successfully argue for much parent time.
  • Is one parent addicted to drugs or alcohol? If one parent is addicted to drugs or alcohol or has a serious history of drug or alcohol addiction, then that parent may pose a significant safety risk to the child.
  • How close do the parents live? The farther away parents live from each other, the less evenly they can share time with their kids.

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