Family lawyers in Michigan DAVID PARNELL to Eileen Slank

Firm: DS PARNELL & Associates

23409 Jefferson Ave, Ste 104 , Saint Clair Shores , Michigan 48080

Practice Areas: Family

David concentrates his practice in Family Law, and Criminal Defense. He is accredited as a National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) Attorney and has been awarded by West Law Legal as a Super Lawyer from the years 2017-2024. Attorney David Parnell cares about his clients and makes sure they get the results they want.. He has spent time with the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, Washtenaw County Office of the Public Defender, Michigan State Appellate Defenders Office (SADO), and private defense firms. He has practiced extensively in both United States Federal Courts on a National Level and Courts across the State of Michigan. David has represented both the Victim and the Accused; and as such, he possesses a unique perspective of both sides of the courtroom. David also works beyond the Trial Court, and into the Michigan Court of Appeals, and then on to the Michigan Supreme Court.. David has worked on many cases with the State Appellate Defender’s Office. Most notably by establishing new case law regarding an illegal search and seizure by the Oakland County Sheriff Department. David remains committed to his clients beyond the courtroom and makes sure that every issue is carefully examined and raised in the interest of his clients. David is an active member of the Grosse Pointe Yacht Club (GPYC), Macomb Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Federal Bar Association, Metro Detroit Bar Association, and Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM).

190 Monroe Ave Nw Ste 3000 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Family

Diane J. Wechter has 33 years experience handling family law cases in downtown Grand Rapids (Kent County), Grand Haven (Ottawa County), Hastings (Barry County), and Allegan (Allegan County).  We are known for our focus on exceptional customer/client services, our attention to detail, and our excellent work and work products.. Providing exceptional legal representation in:  Divorce, Separate Maintenance, Custody, Parenting Time, Child Support and Property Settlement matters; Modification of Judgments of Divorce regarding Parenting Time, Child Support, and Custody ; Modification of Orders for Parenting Time, Child Support and Custody; and Enforcement of Divorce Judgments, Orders of Separate Maintenance, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, and all other family law Orders.

Firm: E. Jay Olivares Law Offices

711 E 7th Avenue 317 , Norway , Michigan 49870

Practice Areas: Adoption,Banking & Finance,Bankruptcy,Business & Commercial,Business Organizations,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Constitutional ,Contracts,Criminal Defense ,Debtor/Creditor,Divorce,Elder ,Estate Planning,Family ,Franchise ,Government Agencies,Government Contracts,Health Care & Hospitalization,Insurance ,Labor ,Land Use & Zoning,Landlord & Tenant,Probate ,Real Estate ,Social Security Benefits & Disability,Traffic Violations,Trusts,Wills,Workers Compensation

Firm: Douglas A. Tull, P.C.

PO Box 180912   44841 Van Dyke Ave   , Utica , Michigan 48318

Practice Areas: Construction ,Divorce,Family

Firm: The Lex Firm, PC

5840 Lorac Dr., Suite 10 , Clarkston , Michigan 48346

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Automobile Accidents, Civil , Criminal Defense , Divorce, Drug Crimes, Entertainment & Sports , Family , Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Family

Firm: Colletti & Mobilia PC

124 Fulton St E Ste 406 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Williams, Williams, Rattner & Plunkett, P.C.

380 N Old Woodward Ave Ste 300 , Birmingham , Michigan 48009

Practice Areas: Family

Donna Medina concentrates her practice on domestic relations law, drawing from more than 32 years of experience in civil litigation.. Representing both men and women in divorce and complex family disputes, Donna helps families resolve disputes involving child custody, parenting time, child and spousal support, property settlement, division of assets, change of domicile, change of school district, and parent-child reunification.  Understanding how divorce changes lives forever, she guides her clients, especially those with children, through the separation and divorce process with the least amount of animosity and acrimony possible, involving psychologists and social workers, accountants, financial advisors, and mediators when appropriate.. Donna also counsels clients on family planning, private adoptions, adoptions through State of Michigan, and guardianships, appearing in court on behalf of parents and children when conflicts arise. She is one of few Michigan attorneys with extensive experience in contested direct placement adoptions and has successfully represented many prospective adoptive families and birth mothers terminate the parental rights of putative fathers under the Michigan Adoption Code and legal parents under the Juvenile Code.. Family disputes require patience and perspective, and Donna assesses situations from all angles to achieve both current and long-range outcomes, listening to the client’s immediate needs while crafting positive, sustainable solutions. When a marriage relationship deteriorates to the point where courtroom litigation is the only viable option, she works tirelessly to include the client in all facets of case preparation and decision making.. Donna’s dedication to her clients is matched only by her commitment to the important causes she supports. She has volunteered as an attorney at Turning Point, an organization committed to improving the lives of domestic violence and sexual assault victims, and she has also served on the Board of Directors of both Community Treatment Centers in Detroit, an organization that assists recently released prisoners transition back to society, and Project Rehab, which helps persons afflicted by alcoholism and substance abuse issues in the Grand Rapids area. Donna is a certified family law mediator.  She also volunteers her services with the Wayne County Child Support Help Program sponsored by the Booth Legal Aid Clinic and the Wayne County Domestic Dispute Resolution Center and has been a guest lecturer at Cooley Law School presenting classes in adoption and paternity.. Donna is a contributing author to the publication, “Kids Caught In The Middle: How Families Are Harmed When Judges Don’t Follow The Law,” written by family law appellate counsel, Liisa R. Speaker.   She was the trial attorney in two adoption cases and trial and appellate counsel in the related paternity cases that were reversed and remanded in 2019.  As a result of the Michigan Supreme Court's orders in In re MGR, Sarna v Healy and In re LMB, all decided in June 2019, Donna was able to finalize the adoptions of two children, after three full years of extensive litigation.  She recently assisted a child placing agency finalize an adoption following two remands from the Michigan Court of Appeals.  She is also frequently consulted by other family law attorneys with adoption-related substantive and procedural questions.. Donna received a bachelor’s degree in business administration, summa cum laude, from Wayne State University, but opted to pursue a career in law after recognizing that her true passion was to help families whose lives were affected by unforeseen challenges, particularly those involving children. She attended Wayne State University Law School in the evening while working full-time as a paralegal during the day.. Donna recently participated in the Oakland County Bar Associations' Inns of Court program for two consecutive years.  She is also an active member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Family Law and Litigation Sections, the Adoption and ART subcommittee of the Family Law Section, the American Bar Association, the Oakland County Bar Association, and the Oakland County Boat Club, for which she served as one of its few female Commodores.

Firm: McGuigan Law, PLLC

24750 Lahser Road , Southfield , Michigan 48033

Practice Areas: Family

Attorney Don McGuigan offers his clients the strength and compassion that come with knowledge and experience. Don believes that the practice of law is a helping profession. He supplements his practice with community involvement projects such as serving as a volunteer youth mentor for the Oakland Youth Assistance and Ferndale Youth Assistance programs, and also provides pro bono legal services to Common Ground Sanctuary.. Helping the Community. Over time, Don’s passion for helping real people with real problems lead him away from insurance defense law and into the full time practice of family law. Don believes that no other practice area provides the same opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of clients and their children. Don also commits his time and energy to community based projects. He sits on the Board of Directors of the Madeline Clark Foundation, a non-profit corporation established to provide transitional housing to veterans recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Traumatic Stress and drug and alcohol addiction.  He provided pro-bono legal assistance to Common Ground Sanctuary and Lakeshore Legal Aid. In 2010, Don was awarded a Certificate of Achievement by Common Ground Legal Services for his outstanding contribution to that organization.. Women's Survival Center. Common Ground Sanctuary. Oakland Youth Assistance. Ferndale Youth Assistance

Firm: McGinnis Chiapelli, P.C.

2655 Livernois Rd. , Troy , Michigan 48083

Practice Areas: Family

Don McGinnis has extensive experience in the practice of family law. He has practiced in this area for over 3 decades. During that time he has represented numerous clients in various facets of family law, including divorce, custody, child support, parenting time, spousal support, asset and debt division, paternity, mediation and other post-judgment issues.

Firm: Diana Raimi Law & Mediation

3049 Miller Rd. , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48103

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Corporate , Divorce, Domestic Partnership, ERISA, Family , Gay and Lesbian , Paternity, Prenuptial Agreement, Probate , Real Estate , Spousal Support, Mediation

Firm: Derik Girdwood Law Office

3384 Galaxy Blvd. , Sterling Heights , Michigan 48314

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Shimmell Law Offices

161 Ottawa Avenue N West , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense , Family , Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Family

2000 Grand River Anx Ste 200 , Brighton , Michigan 48114

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Denise Goodwin Alter

30150 Telegraph Rd Ste 444 , Bingham Farms , Michigan 48025

Practice Areas: Family

“Divorce without drama” is more than just a catchy phrase… it really does describe my approach to family law. If you are searching for a lawyer to handle your family law issue, you are likely going through one of the most difficult periods of your life and the stakes are high – your family, your children, your property. You are worried about a million things and either you have told no one and are facing this alone or you are getting conflicting advice that is only adding to your anxiety.. My job as I see it is to reduce your anxiety by allowing you to feel like you don’t need to have all the answers. (In truth, most people don’t even have all the questions.) Although every divorce, every child custody case, every parenting time issue or support issue is unique, they all share some characteristics and there is a process to each that I have navigated before. I cannot promise an outcome, but I do promise that I will proceed in a manner that is intended to dial down the drama and promote a healthy forever after.

Firm: Dena R. Horvath, PLLC

236 1/2 East Front St., Suite 10 , Traverse City , Michigan 49684

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Delia A. Miller, PLLC

4190 Telegraph Road, Suite 3000 , Bloomfield Hills , Michigan 48302

Practice Areas: Family

My practice focuses exclusively on Family Law in Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, and Genesee Counties.  I represent clients in all aspects of Family Law and work with each client in a personal and honest manner.  I provide professional representation and work hard to assist clients in achieving their desired goals, balanced with a realistic expectation based upon the unique circumstances of their particular case.

Firm: Debra S. Keehn, PLLC

1785 W. Stadium, Suite 106 , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48103

Practice Areas: Family

Debra Keehn was born and raised in Michigan. She graduated from the University of Michigan with a double major in Psychology and Sociology and earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan in 1990.  She received her law degree in 2002 from Wayne State University.  Before practicing law, Ms. Keehn was a clinical social worker, researcher and lecturer at the University of Michigan.  Since 2003, she has focused her practice on family law, including divorce, child custody, support, and parenting time.  Other areas of practice include juvenile delinquency, abuse and neglect proceedings, guardianships, conservatorships, personal protection orders, criminal defense,  estate planning and general civil litigation.  Ms. Keehn practices in Washtenaw, Wayne, Oakland, Livingston, Jackson, Lenawee and Monroe Counties. Ms. Keehn is a member of the American Bar Association, the Family Law and Probate Sections of the State Bar of Michigan, the Washtenaw County Bar Association.

Firm: Ihrie O'Brien

24055 Jefferson Ave Ste 2000 , Saint Clair Shores , Michigan 48080

Practice Areas: Family

eborah F. O'Brien is a graduate of the University of Michigan and Michigan State University/Detroit College of Law and has been a partner in the law firm of Ihrie O'Brien for more than 30 years.  A lawyer with diverse experience ranging from municipal to entertainment law, her practice has been devoted primarily to family law matters over the last two decades.  She has successfully handled high profile and complex divorces, custody, appeals, and other family law related matters, and has regularly been appointed to serve as mediator and parenting coordinator by judges in circuit court family divisions.. Ms. O'Brien has also been a speaker and recent panel member in family law seminars, including the annual statewide ICLE seminar.  She currently serves as co-chair of the Family Law Section of the Macomb County Bar Association, and has actually served in that capacity intermittently for many years. In association with such duties, she has been a contributing writer to the Bar Briefs and other magazines and periodicals.  Ms. O'Brien is also a director of the Macomb Bar Foundation, an organization devoted to legal education of the public at large.. A long time member of the Macomb County Bar Association, Ms. O'Brien has been a recipient of the association's annual Civility Award given to a peer-selected attorney whose conduct demonstrates high integrity in the legal process, including unusually good communication and negotiation skills in highly conflicted legal settings, such as divorce litigation.  She maintains the highest ratings (AV) with Martindale Hubbell  and has also been named as a life-time attorney member of the National Registry of the Who's Who.  Over the years, Ms. O'Brien has been designated in Business Detroit and other publications as a top attorney in the area and family law arena.  She has appeared on numerous television and radio shows in a legal capacity, and in conjunction therewith, Oprah Winfrey's Harper Studios in Chicago made a movie regarding one of her famous cases which greatly affected the development of Michigan's stalking laws.. Recognized for her charity and pro bono work, Ms. O'Brien was also honored with the March of Dimes Woman Citizen of the Year designation for the Southeastern Michigan Chapter in Macomb County, Michigan. Concomitantly, she was recognized by the State of Michigan legislature for her outstanding philanthropic efforts.  However, Ms. O'Brien has been most honored to serve as master of ceremonies and television parade announcer for the largest Memorial Day Parade in the state for the past 27 years, an event which pays tribute to the fallen heroes of the United States Armed Forces.. In addition to her status as a workaholic attorney,  Ms. O'Brien has enjoyed assisting in the burgeoning entertainment career of her daughter.

Firm: Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelbach, Buiteweg & Solomon, PC.

121 W Washington St Ste 300 , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48104

Practice Areas: Family

My goal is to best use my skills as problem solver, negotiator and mediator to help you get though the divorce process in as whole a way as possible. As unique as you are, so is your marriage and family, and so should be your divorce. A cookie-cutter approach should never be applied to a divorcing family. We will look at all options and apply the best fit for you and your family.

Firm: David R. Bruegel, P.C.

155 W. Maple Street , Mason , Michigan 48854

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Lawsuits / Disputes, Family, General Practice, Agriculture, Will, Trusts, Powers of Attorney - Financial and Patient Advocate, Deeds, Leases, Land Contracts, Guardianship/Conservatorship, Probate, Family Law, Divorce, Elder Law, Incompetency/Incapacity Proceedings