Our Troy divorce attorneys help Oakland County couples resolve property, custody, and support with direct attorney access and honest guidance.

Key Takeaways:

• Troy divorces are filed and heard in Oakland County’s Circuit Court Family Division.
• Michigan’s equitable distribution divides property fairly, not necessarily in an even split.
• The Friedman Law Firm brings 70+ years of experience to complex compensation cases.

Need honest, direct guidance for your Troy divorce? Book your no-cost consultation today to connect with an attorney.

Troy divorces often involve stock options, deferred bonuses, and retirement accounts that haven’t fully vested. Michigan law still treats those as part of the marital estate, whether or not they’ve paid out yet.

At The Friedman Law Firm, our Troy divorce attorneys bring over 70 years of combined experience, including cases with complex compensation packages. You’ll have direct access to your attorney, honest answers, and no handoffs.

Book your no-cost consultation today and let’s look at what your case involves.

What a Troy Divorce Requires Before It’s Finalized

A few requirements have to be met before any Troy divorce can move forward.

Residency. At least one spouse must have lived in Michigan for 180 days before filing, and in the filing county for 10 days. Troy divorces are filed and heard at the Sixth Circuit Court’s Family Division in Pontiac, since Troy has no circuit courthouse of its own.

No-fault grounds. Neither spouse has to prove wrongdoing to file. The standard is that the marriage has broken down with no reasonable chance of repair, though conduct like financial misconduct can still factor into how assets are divided.

Waiting periods. Couples without minor children wait 60 days. Couples with minor children wait six months, though a judge can shorten that window in limited situations.

Equitable distribution. Michigan divides marital property based on what’s fair, not an automatic 50/50 split. Judges weigh the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and earning capacity, age, health, and contributions to the household.

From there, the case turns to dividing what you and your spouse built together.

How Specific Types of Property Get Divided in a Troy Divorce

A few asset types come up often in Troy divorces, and each is handled differently.

The marital home. Often the most emotionally loaded asset, especially with Troy’s home values well above the state average. Spouses can sell and split the proceeds, buy out the other’s equity, or keep the home jointly owned for a set period.

Retirement accounts. 401(k)s, pensions, and IRAs built during the marriage are generally marital property. Dividing an employer-sponsored plan requires a Qualified Domestic Relations Order to avoid early withdrawal penalties.

Business interests and equity compensation. Common in Troy given how many residents work along the Big Beaver corridor. Stock options, RSUs, and ownership stakes earned during the marriage are usually subject to division, even if the shares haven’t vested yet. Valuing them takes more than a standard appraisal.

Marital debt. Doesn’t disappear once the divorce is final. Creditors can still pursue either spouse on an unpaid joint account regardless of what the divorce judgment says.

Our Troy divorce attorneys help you sort out which of these apply to your case, including how alimony is calculated when support is part of your case.

What Our Troy Divorce Attorneys Do Differently

It comes down to a few things.

• We dig into compensation packages other firms skim past. Deferred bonuses, RSU schedules, and executive benefits get real scrutiny, and our skilled Troy divorce attorneys know how to read them correctly.
• You get direct access to your attorney. No handoffs to whoever picks up the phone. You work with the person who knows your case.
• We tell you the truth, even when it’s hard to hear. You’ll know where your case is strong and where it needs work.
• Flexible payment plans are available. Divorce is expensive enough without adding financial stress on top of it.
• We’ve spent decades in Oakland County courts. That familiarity shapes how we prepare every Troy case from the start.

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Troy divorces rarely come down to simple math, especially once stock options and deferred compensation are part of the picture. Our dedicated Troy divorce attorneys are ready to look at your specific situation and give you a straight answer about what comes next. Book your no-cost consultation today and let’s get started.