Pitler Family Law & Mediation, P.C.

08/03/2025

Honored to again moderate the State Bar of Michigan Family Law Section’s Summer Conference. (And Tucker joined me via photo). Great weekend of learning and networking.

05/03/2025

I see this in a number of divorces I have handled. It’s the little things that add up.

Anecdotally, more and more marriages appear to be buckling under the weight of the invisible load.

11/16/2023

Attending the two day Family Law Institute with the best and brightest family law attorneys in Michigan.

10/18/2023

Stop Calling Your Ex Your Ex

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09/26/2023

Should a non-working parent look for a job during the divorce or wait so they can maximize their support?

09/21/2023

Should you stop contributing to your retirement plan before you file for divorce? (Hint: No)

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08/16/2023

I had the pleasure of appearing on the podcast of Divorce Mortgage Specialist Carri Goldring. Carri knows all the rules and “ins and outs” of how to get a mortgage when going through a divorce. But here we are talking about my “One Lawyer Divorce” process.

‎Show Divorce Planning Podcast, Ep Amicable Divorce With Randy Pitler - Aug 8, 2023

06/10/2023

Many divorcing couples want to share one lawyer to handle their divorce. They may have already decided how they want to divide their property or have limited assets to divide. However, in Michigan, one lawyer cannot ethically represent both parties in a divorce. Therefore, after receiving numerous requests to represent both parties in a divorce, we have created a procedure to allow our firm to handle all of the paperwork and assist in completing the divorce from beginning to end.

Benefits of a One Lawyer Divorce:
There are a number of benefits of a One Lawyer Divorce. The primary benefit is a complete divorce handled by an experienced divorce attorney for less money that you would pay two attorneys. Also, when parties agree to complete their divorce amicably, without fighting and without litigation, there is less stress, and the parties are more prepared for life post-divorce. Finally, if there are minor children, an amicable divorce can lessen the impact of the divorce on the children. Read some additional advantages here.

How Does a One Lawyer Divorce Work?
Since one lawyer cannot ethically represent both parties in Michigan, one party will retain Pitler Family Law & Mediation, P.C. However, that party will hire PFL under Limited Scope Representation, where the firm is only hired to draft the paperwork and appear in court, and specifically instructs the attorney not to take any actions that will disrupt the process.

01/11/2023