Law Office of
Lucido & Manzella, P.C.
39999 Garfield Road
Clinton TOWNSHIP, MI 48038
(at 17 1/2 Mile Rd)
586-228-3900

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Harper Woods and Royal Oak.
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Divorce

It is unfortunate that you or someone you love may be in need of legal services regarding a divorce. However, it is an increasingly abundant reality that many of us must face.

We offer a range of divorce representation, including the following:

  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Paternity
  • Parenting Time
  • Visitation
  • Alimony
  • Spousal Support
  • Annulments
  • Property Settlements
  • Legal Separations
  • Divorce

Pre-Filing

It is unfortunate that you or someone you love may be in need of legal services regarding a divorce.

It is unfortunate that you or someone you love may be in need of legal services regarding a divorce. However, it is an increasingly abundant reality that many of us must face.

Initial Legal Pleadings And Procedures

Time Frame
Now that your case is filed, how long will it take to complete? In Michigan, there is a sixty (60) day waiting period if there are no minor children and a six (6) month minimum waiting period if there are minor children involved. However, if you and your spouse are unable to agree on all issues, then your case may take one (1) year to complete.

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Child Custody
Of the numerous issues that arise in a divorce, one of the most important is child custody. There are two types of custody: physical and legal. Physical custody is vested with the parent with whom the children primarily live. Some of the factors that are critical in the Court's determination include the following: who has been the primary caregiver of the minor children; the fitness of each party to parent the minor children; and the preference of the children if they are mature enough to express a preference. Legal custody determines who will make the major decisions on behalf of the minor children, such as medical, educational, and religious decisions. Legal custody is usually joint except in extreme situations.

  • All Friend Of The Court Matters
  • Personal Protection Orders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Spousal Abuse
  • QDRO's
  • Retirement/Pensions
  • Post-Judgment Matters
  • Prenups
  • Postnups


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Visitation And Parenting Time
Once custody has been established, a parenting time schedule must be determined. If both parents can agree on parenting time, the Court will generally not interfere. However, if the parents cannot agree, the Court will order when each parent can have time with their children. Normally, the non-custodial parent sees his/her children every other holiday, every other weekend, on some weekday visits and for multiple weeks in the summer. This schedule, however, can vary greatly. Several factors that can affect this schedule are the work schedules of the parties, the distance between their homes, the ages of the children and the fitness of each party as a parent. In extreme cases, a parent may only be allowed supervised parenting time if they are unfit to care for their children.