Collaborative Divorce 

You may cancel for a full refund if you notify us before we begin preparing your documents. Once we’ve started drafting and organizing your paperwork (which usually happens immediately upon engagement), only 50% of the attorney fees will be refundable. After we file your case, the fee is fully earned and non‑refundable.

No—our flat fee covers attorney services. You’re responsible for government filing fees and third‑party costs (e.g., certified mail, transcripts). However, if you have low income or receive public benefits (Medicaid, SNAP, etc.), we can help you apply for a fee waiver.

Collaborative Divorce is a friendly, non‑adversarial way to end your marriage. One attorney represents you (not your spouse) and you both work together—either directly or through your attorneys—to agree on division of property, support, and custody. Once you’ve decided on terms, we put them in writing and submit them to the court for approval.

Yes—you can upgrade to include services like a legal name change for an additional flat fee.

We’ll draft and file routine supplemental documents at no extra cost. If the court requires extensive new filings, we’ll quote any additional work before proceeding.

You qualify if you and your spouse have already discussed and agree on the big issues (like who keeps the house, how to split savings, child custody and support). This service is not for couples who are deep in conflict or still negotiating major points. We only represent one party, so each spouse must have their own legal help or agree to proceed unrepresented.

A contested divorce is like a court battle—each side hires lawyers, you go to multiple hearings, and a judge makes decisions. A collaborative divorce is a team approach: you and your spouse agree on terms up front, one attorney (for you) drafts the paperwork, and you file it together—no back‑and‑forth courtroom fights.

1. Free Eligibility Call: We’ll spend about 15–20 minutes on the phone to confirm you’re a good fit and explain each step in plain English.

2. Information Gathering: You send us basic documents: lists of assets/debts, income details, and (if you have kids) desired parenting schedules.

3. Drafting Your Agreement: We turn your agreed‑upon terms into a formal, court‑ready document covering property division, support amounts, and custody or visitation plans.

4. Review & Feedback: We email you the draft. You read it at your own pace, suggest any tweaks, and we update it until it’s exactly what you want.

5. Filing with the Court: Once you approve, we file your paperwork—this includes the divorce agreement, financial affidavits, and (for families with kids) the Uniform Child Support Order.

6. Final Court Approval: The judge reviews and signs off on your agreement. After that, the divorce is officially final. You don’t need to attend multiple hearings—just the one brief administrative appearance if required by your county.

In Michigan, most contested divorces run $10,000–$20,000+ in legal fees and take 6–12 months (or more) because of repeated court dates and time‑consuming procedures. We have seen some contested divorce cases take numerous years.

With us, you pay one flat fee and typically wrap things up in 60–90 days. That’s often 80–85% less than a contested case—and you avoid the stress of hourly bills and surprise court appearances.

Usually not. After filing, you may only need one short hearing (or sometimes none at all, depending on your county). It’s a very quick check‑in rather than multiple drawn‑out sessions.

Yes. All the negotiation and drafting happens between you, your spouse, and your attorney. Only the final signed papers go on public record—unlike a contested case where every motion and hearing can be on display.

Because the court signs off, your agreement becomes an official order. If someone doesn’t comply, you can ask the court to enforce it—just like any other court order.

Yes. Once the court approves and signs your divorce papers (and child support order if you have kids), it’s just as enforceable as a contested judgment.

We’ll try to contact them and encourage cooperation. If they choose not to participate, this service isn’t the right fit—at that point we’ll discuss referring you to a traditional, contested divorce attorney.

Most Collaborative Divorces are finalized in 60–90 days from your first call. Timing depends on how quickly you review drafts and how busy your local court is, but we’ll guide you through each step promptly.