Family Law Attorney in Blissfield & Lenawee County

Divorce, custody, and support disputes are some of the hardest chapters a family faces. Get steady, direct guidance from a local attorney who won't pass you off to a paralegal.

What We Handle

Divorce
Child custody and parenting time
Child support
Spousal support
Post-judgment modifications

Our Approach

Family law disputes are personal, and they're rarely simple. This firm's approach is to give clear, direct advice — what your options actually are, and what the likely paths look like — without escalating conflict for its own sake. You'll work directly with the attorney handling your case from the first conversation through resolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Michigan courts decide custody based on the "best interests of the child," weighing factors like each parent's living situation, relationship with the child, and ability to provide stability. Every family's facts are different — a consultation is the best way to understand how those factors apply to your situation.

No. Michigan is a no-fault divorce state, meaning one spouse can file even if the other doesn't want the divorce. The process and timeline can look different depending on whether the divorce is contested or uncontested.

Michigan follows "equitable distribution," meaning marital property is divided fairly — which isn't always a strict 50/50 split — based on factors like the length of the marriage and each spouse's contributions.

Michigan imposes a minimum waiting period — generally 60 days, or six months when minor children are involved. Beyond that, the timeline depends heavily on whether the divorce is contested: uncontested divorces can wrap up near the minimum, while disputed custody or property issues take longer.

Legal custody is the authority to make important decisions about your child's upbringing — education, healthcare, religion. Physical custody concerns where the child lives day to day. Courts can award either one jointly or to one parent, in any combination.

Yes. Custody, parenting time, and support orders can be modified after the judgment when circumstances change significantly — a move, a job change, or a shift in the child's needs. The firm handles these post-judgment modifications as part of its family law practice.