Divorce · Custody · Parenting Time · Support

Oakland County
Family Law Attorneys

Protect what matters. Plan what comes next.

Divorce, custody, parenting time, and support, handled in the Oakland County Circuit Court by a Bloomfield Hills litigation team. You get a candid assessment at the first meeting, a plan for the next date that matters, and terms you can live with after the case closes.

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Serving Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Troy, Rochester, and Royal Oak.

390+Google reviews from Michigan clients

Since 1993Senior attorney licensed in Michigan family law

3 countiesOakland, Wayne, and Macomb circuit courts

FreeConsultation at our Bloomfield Hills office

What do you need help with?

Choose the issue closest to your situation. Each page explains the Michigan rules that apply, what the court will ask for, and how to prepare before the first conversation.

Divorce

Property division, support, and the timeline for a Michigan no-fault divorce, planned from the first filing.

Child Custody & Parenting Time

Custody and parenting time under the MCL 722.23 best-interest factors, built on the evidence in your case.

Child Support

Michigan Child Support Formula calculations, deviations, and modifications when income or parenting time changes.

Spousal Support

Evaluate support alongside income, property division, and the budget you will actually live on.

High-Asset Divorce

Business interests, executive compensation, retirement accounts, and real estate, valued before anything is divided.

Fathers’ Rights

A clear record of your role in your child’s life, presented under the same factors the court applies to both parents.

Family Law & Immigration

Divorce, a conditional green card, or an abusive relationship can raise immigration questions at the same time. Removal of conditions, VAWA, and U visa issues are reviewed alongside the family case.

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Meet your family law team

Senior Attorney

Theresa Rizer

The firm’s lead family law attorney, licensed in Michigan since 1993. Divorce, custody, parenting time, and support in the Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb County circuit courts.

Associate Attorney

Hunter McCulloch

J.D., Wayne State University Law School. Custody, child support formula calculations, post-judgment modifications, and contested parenting time.

Principal Attorney & Founder

Fahd Haque

Michigan trial lawyer since 2014. Super Lawyers® Rising Stars 2022–2026. Contested custody, divorce, and property division, prepared as though the case will be tried.

What clients say about the family law team

Selected from 390+ Google reviews. Read all reviews on Google

Custody

“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

Litigation

“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

Divorce

“[Hunter] was my lawyer for my divorce. She was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. Nothing but good things to say about this law firm.”

Angela Paladuk, Google review

Published cases: the circumstances behind the result

Rochester Hills · Published firm case study

Parenting and financial terms in one resolution

Issue: A marriage with children, a home, and retirement accounts.
Reported approach: Financial disclosure and valuation, parenting-plan negotiations, and property and retirement-transfer terms.
Reported outcome: An agreed asset division, joint legal custody and parenting schedule, and formula-based support without trial.

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Royal Oak · Published firm case study

Property questions before an anticipated move

Issue: A short marriage, premarital accounts, a jointly purchased condo, and relocation plans.
Reported approach: Tracing account balances and negotiating a condo buyout, retirement offsets, and support waivers.
Reported outcome: The published account reports retention of premarital savings, a condo buyout, and mutual support waivers in a consent judgment.

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These summaries describe the firm’s existing published accounts. The facts, procedure, and outcome of another matter may differ. Browse the case study archive or see recent Oakland County results.

What happens next depends on where your case stands

A new divorce, a dispute under an existing order, and a proposed change to custody raise different questions. If you already have a case, begin with the current order and the next date that requires attention.

Identify the immediate decision

Identify any served papers, hearing dates, safety concerns, and upcoming parenting exchanges. The next date on the calendar sets the order of work.

Organize the record

Bring the current orders and a short timeline. For financial issues, identify income, accounts, debts, and records you still need. For parenting issues, compare the order with the school calendar and the actual schedule.

Evaluate agreement and disputed issues

Some terms can be negotiated; others may need a court decision. Discuss the evidence, unresolved questions, and procedure before assuming that one route or time frame fits every case.

Plan how the terms will work

After a settlement or decision, practical details still matter: transfers, retirement paperwork, payment arrangements, transportation, and a calendar people can follow. Keep the complete final documents for future questions.

Find official Oakland County court resources or build your consultation checklist.

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Free family law tools and guides

Use these resources to prepare questions for your consultation and understand the issues in your case.

Court Guide · Featured

The Oakland County Family Court Guide

Find the assigned judge’s guidelines, referee calendars, EIC instructions, court contacts, and a practical checklist for preparing your case file.

Read the guide ↗ Estimator

Spousal Support Estimator

Explore an illustrative support estimate using income, marriage length, and other inputs. Use it to prepare questions for your attorney; it does not predict a court award.

Estimate your range ↗ Calculator

Parenting Time Overnight Calculator

Compare parenting schedules and estimated annual overnights. Review the schedule alongside the actual order, holiday provisions, and support questions.

Count your overnights ↗ Guide

Holiday Parenting Time Guide

Review holiday provisions, exchange details, and steps to take when a parenting time dispute arises.

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Consultation checklist Holiday-exchange worksheet Download blank worksheets (PDF)

Questions to answer before hiring a family law attorney

What should the first conversation cover?

Your immediate concerns, existing papers, upcoming dates, and the decisions you need help making. A consultation can identify missing information and possible next steps; it does not guarantee a result or complete a full investigation.

Who would handle the matter?

Ask which attorney would lead the work, how other team members would assist, and how routine questions would be handled. The family law team includes Theresa Rizer, Hunter McCulloch, and Principal Attorney Fahd Haque. Confirm the assignment for your matter.

How are fees and scope explained?

Ask what the proposed engagement covers, the required initial payment, billing arrangements, and any replenishment requirements. Review the written agreement before deciding to retain the firm.

How do I begin?

Use Microsoft Bookings to request an available consultation appointment, or call the firm. Mention served papers or approaching dates when scheduling. Confirm the appointment format and location, and ask how to share sensitive documents securely.

Use the consultation preparation checklist