Divorce

Detroit Divorce Lawyer

Divorce is difficult for everyone involved, but having an experienced and efficient attorney can make the legal side of the matter much easier. Ann M. Howard is a seasoned Detroit divorce lawyer  who is capable, professional, and ethical. While keeping her clients abreast of their rights and entitlements, she does not waste time in court making expensive motions or unreasonable demands. Quick and fair resolution of her clients' situations is foremost in her mind.

Ann M. Howard represents clients in matters involving:

• Divorce
• Child custody and child visitation rights
• Child support
• Spousal support
• Division of assets
• Modification of post-decree orders
• And others

Michigan is a "no fault" divorce state. This means that the court takes the stance that both parties have contributed to the breakdown of the marriage. Therefore,
the court does not award one party more property or other assets even if the other party is at fault.

In Michigan, the divorce process follows this timeline:

• A divorce without children takes about two months, but a divorce with children takes longer due to Michigan's six-month waiting period for couples with children.
  
  
• Filing and Service of Process – the party seeking a divorce meets with his or her attorney, who prepares the complaint for divorce. The attorney files the complaint in the client's (plaintiff's) county. The plaintiff must have lived in Michigan for at least six months. The client's spouse (defendant) will usually be served with the papers shortly thereafter.
  
  
• Resolving the Divorce – When the parties have decided how the marital assets and debts shall be divided, the Consent Judgment of Divorce is drafted and signed by the plaintiff, the defendant, and their lawyers.
  
  
• The plaintiff's attorney sets a court date to enter the judgment; once the court enters the judgment, the divorce is final.

Southfield Property Division Attorney

Because property division is a complex aspect of divorce, prenuptial agreements can prove very useful, even for people with average income and assets. Without one, considerations such as property from before the marriage, property acquired during the marriage, child support, and spousal support can complicate the resolution process.

Ann M. Howard is a Michigan divorce attorney with many years of experience in all aspects of family law and divorce. She always keeps clients informed about the status of their cases, advised about their next steps, and lets her clients know ahead of time what to expect. In divorce and related family law matters, Ann M. Howard is a strong advocate who is dedicated to protecting her clients’ rights and interests.

For a free initial consultation regarding your family law matter, contact Detroit divorce lawyer Anne M. Howard, or call 248-356-6162.

Ann M. Howard, Attorney at Law
29777 Telegraph Road
Suite 2425
Southfield, MI 48034-7651
Phone: (248) 356-6162
Fax: (248) 356-6163

Ann M. Howard, Attorney at Law, located in Southfield, Michigan, represents clients throughout the Detroit, Michigan area in communities such as Southfield, Livonia, Plymouth, Oak Park, Ferndale, Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, Huntington Woods, Dearborn, Troy, Bloomfield, Pontiac, Warren, Westland, Sterling Heights, and Ann Arbor.

Monroe County  • Wayne County  •  Livingston County  • Oakland County Macomb County  • Washtenaw County