Michigan Divorce Attorney

Are you in need of an expert Michigan divorce attorney to guide you through the judgment of divorce? We’re here to help you with every step of the divorce process.

When married couples are considering divorce in Michigan, you may find yourself inundated with advice from nearly everyone. Suddenly, family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors all have opinions. They share their fears, their horror stories, and their suggestions with you.

The opinions and advice you receive, however, might contain myths or misconceptions about grounds for divorce and other legal issues.

Why Choose Our Michigan Divorce Attorney?

The only way to get real answers tailored to your situation is to seek legal advice from a highly qualified Michigan divorce attorney. At Goldman & Associates Law Firm, our Michigan divorce lawyers offer sound advice while debunking any myths or misconceptions you may have heard about the divorce process. This advice will enable you to realistically assess your situation, giving you the confidence to work toward a new future. Our Michigan divorce attorneys offer the following to each Michigan client:

Competitive cost-effective solutions
Timely results
Expert courtroom litigation
Competent communication

Whether the issues you face in your divorce include complex property division, child custody, child support, and/or spousal support (alimony), we can help. Contact our Family Law today for your free consultation so that we may assist you in conquering these challenges.

Divorce & Family Practice Areas

Some of our family law practice areas include:

Child Custody & Support
Family Law
Military Divorce
Military Child Support, Custody & Visitation
Spousal Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Divorce

How to Divorce in Michigan Without Children

Much of our article entitled “How to Divorce in Michigan” is applicable to a divorce that does not involve minor children. There are a couple of differences. First, the wait time for getting a divorce is not as lengthy. Secondly, these divorces are far more likely to end amicably as there is not as much for the parties to fight over. Having said that, it is still important to hire a divorce attorney in the event that you are getting a divorce because it is important to protect what you are entitled to.

How Long Does A Divorce Take?

A divorce involving children in Michigan requires a six-month waiting period. For those without children, a sixty-day wait suffices.

When no kids are involved, consider separate maintenance (legal separation). You can file for this even if kids are involved. This option suits those who don’t want a divorce due to financial or religious reasons. Decisions about property and support follow similar rules as in a divorce process.

Divorce

Divorce refers to the legal end of a marriage. Each state has its own requirements governing when a divorce may be granted, including a residency requirement and grounds or a reason for the divorce.

Michigan Divorce Law Facts

Michigan is an “equitable division” state, which means that the division of property is a decision made by the court according to principles of justice and fairness. It is also a no-fault divorce state, which means that residents can obtain a divorce without establishing that the other party did anything wrong. Establishment of fault may, however, still be relevant in determining child custody or division of property. If one party can prove that another party was at fault, for example, they may be entitled to a greater portion of the other party’s property.

Did You Know…

By law, a divorce is recognized by the courts and the state of Michigan as the dissolution of a marriage between two people. The judgment of divorce isn’t to be confused with legal separation or annulment. Often, divorces can become lengthy without proper assistance from a knowledgeable legal specialist, particularly when custodial parents are involved. When children are part of the equation, the process extends to 180 days to allow for adequate time to establish child custody arrangements and child support payments.

Speak With A Family Law Specialist Today

Time is always of the essence, especially when your rights and those of your loved ones are at stake. Hence, it’s crucial to get legal advice from our Family Law Attorneys in Michigan before discussing your options with anyone else.

For your convenience, we offer free phone consultation and urge you to contact us today by calling (248) 588-3333 or toll-free (877) 737-8800. An experienced Michigan divorce attorney is waiting to discuss your case and to present you with the legal options and solutions that you deserve. Some of the legal areas we can assist you with include:

Mediation
Does arbitration avoid lawsuits in MI?
How to file for divorce in MI?
Separation involving minor children
Moving with children

Free Consultation With A Michigan Divorce Attorney

If you’re thinking of getting a divorce, or your spouse already filed for it, and you have no idea as to how you’re supposed to proceed. Your spouse’s lawyer has already told you that he or she is willing to help you both out. Can you trust that lawyer to look out for your interests as well as your spouse’s? What if you can’t afford an attorney of your own? What’s going to happen to the kids? Are you going to get kicked out of your house? This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the thoughts that run through a typical client’s mind.

Why You Need to Consult With an Attorney

An experienced divorce attorney can help you put a lot of that fear and anxiety to rest. An attorney can let you know what makes sense for you and your children. They can help you file motions before the divorce has been finalized, negotiate with opposing counsel to help you get the best settlement possible, represent you at various hearings and conferences, and they can see to it that your rights are adhered to.

Red flags should be raised for those attorneys who charge for an initial consultation. If they’re charging you for that, can you really trust them to do what they can to keep your costs down later?

Divorce Consultation

There are a lot of lawyers out there who think that giving free divorce consultations is a waste of their time. Others can’t afford to give their time for free. Neither of these scenarios applies to our firm. Free consultations underlie our firm’s commitment to public service. Why pay for an initial consultation when you can get it for free from us?

At Goldman & Associates Law Firm, we are experienced family law attorneys in the Metro Detroit area. We can let you know whether spousal support or invasion of separate assets is appropriate in your case; we can discuss likely custody and parenting time arrangements. Contact our firm today for a free initial consultation at (248) 590-6600.