How a couple divorces depends in large part on the level of conflict between the spouses or partners. On one end of the spectrum are those couples who have no children and are able to resolve all issues themselves without legal representation. For those couples with children or significant property issues, or who are not able to resolve issues with each other, legal representation is necessary.

Even in cases where the parties hire lawyers, 92% of all cases settle before "going to trial". However, in the traditional litigation model of divorce, this settlement can be preceded by much acrimony and conflict, with numerous trips to court to resolve differences.

Margo Runkle's background includes a Bachelor degree in Business and a J.D. from the University of Michigan. She was admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 1991 and the Indiana Bar in 2008. Her professional background includes work as a prosecutor, appellate attorney and Vice President of Human Resources.

In her practice, Margo brings a humanistic approach to resolving family law issues in a way that helps the parties produce fair and just settlements that will meet their individual needs. She honed her communication and negotiation skills in her capacity as V.P. of Human Resources, where her responsibilities ranged from large contract negotiations to resolving workplace disputes.

Margo is a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar, the Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan, the Michiana Collaborative Professional Group and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals. She has conducted trainings for the Michigan Judicial Institute on Building Collaborative Workplaces and Team Building. She sits on the Board of Directors for Citizens Mediation Service and the Michiana Center for Gambling Recovery.