Senior Attorney

Theresa Rizer

Family Law · Divorce · Custody · Parenting Time

Licensed in Michigan since 1993 Oakland County Courts Wayne County Courts Macomb County Courts

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Theresa Rizer has been licensed in Michigan since 1993. At Haque Legal, PLC, she has represented clients through some of the most difficult moments of their lives, including divorce, custody disputes, and parenting time modifications, in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb County circuit courts.

Theresa is the firm’s lead family law attorney. Her practice covers the full spectrum of Michigan family law: divorce and property division, child custody under MCL 722.23’s 12 best interest factors, parenting time, child support modification, spousal support, fathers’ rights, and prenuptial agreements.

Clients consistently describe Theresa’s courtroom advocacy as calm, focused, and effective. She is known for her ability to explain complex legal processes clearly, keep clients grounded under pressure, and fight hard when the situation demands it.

Credentials & Admissions

Bar Number P47582, State Bar of Michigan

Licensed In Michigan since 1993

State Courts Oakland County Circuit Court · Wayne County Circuit Court · Macomb County Circuit Court

Practice Focus Michigan Family Law exclusively

Practice Areas

Divorce & Property Division

Michigan is a no-fault divorce state under MCL 552.6. Theresa guides clients through equitable distribution of marital assets, debt allocation, and the mandatory waiting periods (60 days without children, 180 days with minor children).

Divorce

Child Custody & Parenting Time

Theresa represents both mothers and fathers in custody disputes governed by MCL 722.23’s 12 best interest factors. Michigan courts are gender-neutral, and she fights for the outcome that is genuinely best for the child and her client.

Child custody

Child Support Modification

When income changes or circumstances shift, Theresa files motions to modify support orders under the 2026 Michigan Child Support Formula, including COLA adjustments and low-income parent credits.

Child support

Spousal Support

Theresa negotiates and litigates spousal support (alimony) in divorce proceedings and handles post-judgment modifications under MCL 552.28 when circumstances change.

Spousal support

Fathers’ Rights

She represents fathers seeking equal parenting time and sole custody when warranted.

Fathers’ rights

Prenuptial Agreements

She drafts prenuptial agreements for couples in Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb Counties.

Family law services

What Clients Say

★★★★★

“I was pulled back into court due to a high-conflict situation with my ex, and working with Theresa Rizer made all the difference. She fought hard for me, explained everything clearly, and helped me stay focused. I truly felt like she was in my corner.”

Sara Kuhnie, Google Review

★★★★★

“Attorney Theresa Rizer demonstrated a high level of professionalism, preparation, and clear legal judgment. Her courtroom advocacy was calm, focused, and effective. I felt confident knowing my case was being handled thoughtfully and with attention to detail.”

Arvind Sharma, Google Review