Paul S. Kowal

Paul S. Kowal is a Michigan family law attorney who has practiced since 1981. Based in Clinton Township, he helps families address divorce and the decisions that come with it. His work covers child custody, parenting time, child and spousal support, and the division of property and retirement benefits. He also handles paternity matters, annulments, prenuptial agreements, and issues that arise after a judgment. His focus is helping clients work through family changes with a clear understanding of their legal options.

Paul earned an A.B. from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor before receiving his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit School of Law. He was admitted to practice in Michigan in 1981. His legal education and decades of practice inform his approach to the financial and parenting questions that often shape family law cases. He has also completed training in facilitative divorce mediation, collaborative divorce, and civil mediation, giving him additional ways to help parties address disputes.

Paul works with clients through divorce mediation and arbitration as well as other family law proceedings. These matters can involve decisions about where children live, how parents share time, what support is appropriate, and how assets are divided. His work also extends to post-judgment proceedings when a family needs to address an order after a case has concluded. Across these issues, he helps clients identify the questions that require attention and consider paths toward resolution.

Paul S. Kowal is a member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Family Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution sections and the Macomb County Bar Association. He has served as a director of several collaborative practice organizations in Michigan. A board member of The Resolution Center since 2012, he currently serves as its board president. His involvement in mediation and collaborative practice reflects a sustained interest in helping families resolve conflict while addressing their practical needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Paul S. Kowal, P.C.
• Admitted November, State Bar of Michigan (1981)
• Admitted, Federal Bar Association for the Eastern District of Michigan
• Member, Macomb County Bar Association
• Former Director, Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan
• Former Director, Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Southeastern Michigan
• Former Director, MacOakWay POD Collaborative Group
• Current President, Board of Directors, The Resolution Center

Licensed State

• Michigan

Education

• University of Detroit School of Law
  J.D. – Juris Doctor
• University of Michigan
  A.B. -Applied Baccalaureate

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