Divorce Attorney in Birmingham, Michigan

Direct Attorney Access

You will work with Jordan Dizik, not a rotating cast of associates and paralegals. The person you meet at your consultation is the person who will appear in court.

Local Court Knowledge

Oakland County Circuit Court has its own rhythms, its own expectations, and its own bench. Knowing how a particular judge approaches custody, how the Friend of the Court handles a referral, or how a mediator is likely to push a settlement is the kind of practical knowledge you only get from showing up — repeatedly — in the same courthouse.

Strategy Before Motion Practice

Many family law disputes are won or lost long before a courtroom is involved. We focus first on what outcome you actually need, then on the most efficient path to get there — whether that means a focused negotiation, a well-prepared mediation, or a fully litigated trial.

Divorce

Every case prepared as if it will be tried, which is the surest way to settle on favorable terms when settlement is the right outcome.

High-Asset & Complex Property Division

Closely held businesses, deferred compensation, real estate portfolios, and retirement assets handled with the appropriate forensic and valuation support.

Custody & Parenting Time

Original determinations, modifications, and Friend of the Court matters.

Post-Judgment Modifications

Spousal support, child support, parenting time changes, and enforcement.

Pre- and Post-Nuptial Agreements

Drafted to be enforceable and reviewed for clients considering signing.

Divorce in Oakland County moves through a defined sequence: filing, preliminary motions, discovery and disclosure, Friend of the Court referrals where children are involved, mediation, and — if necessary — trial. Most cases settle before trial, but the cases that settle on favorable terms are almost always the ones that were prepared as if they wouldn't.

Michigan imposes a default 60-day waiting period for divorces without minor children and 180 days for those with children, under MCL 552.9f. In practice, courts will often waive these periods when the parties reach a comprehensive settlement before they expire and jointly request the waiver. On the other end, Oakland County Circuit Court actively manages its docket and will not allow a contested case to remain open indefinitely — most matters resolve within 12 months of filing, by settlement or by trial.

For a deeper walk-through, see How Divorce Works in Michigan and How Long a Divorce Takes in Michigan.

Do I have to live in Birmingham to hire your firm?

No. We represent clients throughout Oakland County and the surrounding Southeast Michigan area. Our office is in downtown Birmingham, and most Oakland County divorce matters are heard at the Circuit Court in Pontiac.

How long will my divorce take?

The minimum is set by statute — 60 days without minor children, 180 days with — though courts will often waive those periods when a full settlement is reached early. More involved matters typically resolve within 9 to 12 months. We cover this in detail in our timeline guide.

Do you handle high-asset and business-owner divorces?

Yes. A significant portion of our family law practice involves marital estates that include closely held businesses, professional practices, real estate holdings, deferred compensation, and complex retirement assets. We work with the appropriate forensic accountants and valuation experts when the case requires it.

What happens at the first consultation?

We use the consultation to understand your situation, identify the issues that will actually drive the outcome, and give you a candid assessment of what to expect. You leave with a clearer picture of where you stand — whether or not you decide to hire us.

What courts do you appear in?

Primarily Oakland County Circuit Court (Pontiac), with regular work in Wayne, Macomb, and Washtenaw counties.