Divorce (Contested and Uncontested)

Contested:

After they decide to divorce, many spouses feel overwhelmed. The divorce process is a complicated one that raises many questions, and it's often hard to find the right answers. A divorcing couple has more to worry about than filing forms � they also have to make decisions about several crucial issues:

support and alimony
property division
child custody

When a couple cannot agree on these issues, it is considered a contested divorce. In such cases, the two spouses should seek their own attorneys to represent them throughout the process.

Twiss and Twiss has extensive experience preparing and filing contested divorces in Michigan. When you work with us, you can be assured that you are retaining a seasoned divorce attorney who will provide expert advice and guidance.

Before our team can file your contested divorce in Michigan, consider:

If you have children, you and your spouse disagree on custody of the children and the exact amount of child support.

There is property to divide between the two of you (bank accounts, pensions, real property, or personal property). In Michigan, any property acquired by either spouse during the marriage is considered marital property, subject to equitable distribution. Any increase in value of separate property may also be subject to equitable distribution.

You or your spouse has lived in Michigan for at least six months.

Twiss and Twiss will only represent one spouse. Under no circumstances will our office represent both parties. We will prepare the necessary legal documents and send them to your husband or wife with a detailed letter explaining the next steps. We pride ourselves on keeping the process fast, easy, and as comfortable as possible for our clients.

Uncontested:

When the spouses agree on the important decisions pertaining to their divorce without court help, it is called an uncontested divorce. Uncontested or simple divorce is very common, especially in cases where there are no children and minimal property issues, because of its straightforwardness and low cost.

Even if you and your spouse are parting amicably without conflict, you should still speak with an attorney. Twiss and Twiss has handled many uncontested divorce cases. When you work with our firm, our experienced divorce attorneys will guide you smoothly through the process.

Requirements for uncontested divorce:

If you have children, you and your spouse agree on a custody arrangement and exact amount of child support (or you have an order from family court).

There is property to divide between the two of you. This can include bank accounts, pensions, real property, or personal property. In Michigan, any property acquired by either spouse during the marriage is considered marital property, subject to equitable distribution. Any increase in value of separate property may also be subject to equitable distribution.

You or your spouse has lived in Michigan for at least six months.

Under no circumstances will our firm represent both spouses in any divorce case. There are serious ethical principles involved.

When you work with one of our attorneys on an uncontested divorce, we will go through the key issues surrounding your divorce and prepare all the required legal documents. Your attorney will listen closely to your concerns and answer all of your questions. We pride ourselves on giving our clients the information they need to make the divorce process simple, quick, and painless.

This website is for general information only. The information presented at this site should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Please contact Twiss and Twiss at (248) 226-2595 for legal services.