Family lawyers in Michigan Elaine Niforos to Gerald Cavellier

201 E 4th St , Royal Oak , Michigan 48067

Practice Areas: Family

29 Pearl St Nw Ste 414 , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Family

Originally from the east side of the state, I moved to Grand Rapids after graduating from law school. I received my Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan in 2000 and my Juris Doctor from Wayne State University in 2004. I began my legal career at a small family law practice, opening my own firm with Jennifer Johnsen in 2006. We expanded our firm in 2010, adding Randall Velzen to our team. Our firm specializes in family law, including divorce, child custody and collaborative divorce cases. We also assist our clients with their estate plans and handle various probate matters. I am a loyal advocate, always offering ethical and honest advice. I truly love my job and enjoy helping families going through often difficult life changes. In my spare time, I enjoy running, traveling, watching my Michigan Wolverines and spending time with my family.

Firm: Butler, Durham & Toweson, P.L.L.C.

202 N Riverview Drive , Parchment , Michigan 49004

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy,Education ,Employment & Labor ,Estate Planning,Family ,Probate

Firm: Michigan Premier Law, P.C.

101 W. Big Beaver Road , Troy , Michigan 48084

Practice Areas: Family

I have been a part of the metro-Detroit community my entire life.  I am proud to now serve my community as an AV Rated Attorney.  I approach all of my engagements with care, diligence and tenacity. Most of my friends have become clients and most of my clients have now become friends.  You can trust me with your case.  I am happy to consult you for your legal needs.

Firm: Gary Edward Gardner PC

25121 Ford Rd , Dearborn , Michigan 48128

Practice Areas: Divorce, Child Custody, Family, Criminal Defense, Child Support, Landlord & Tenant, Domestic Violence, Residential Real Estate, DUI & DWI, Speeding Ticket, Divorce & Separation

For over 40 years I have been an active litigation attorney. On average I get to court once a day every day the Wayne County Circuit Court or local District Courts in Wayne, Oakland and Washtenaw Counties.. I am the founder and original president of The Wayne County Family Law Bar Association, and was appointed as a special master to hear personal protection order cases in Wayne County.

Firm: Law Office of Fred Fahrner

603 W Huron St , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48103

Practice Areas: Family

I have been practicing law in the Ann Arbor area for over 30 years.  My areas of practice include estate planning, probate, family law, and real estate.  I have chosen to only focus on these areas to provide excellent legal services.  I am a third generation lawyer.  My grandfather began practicing law in the Ann Arbor area in 1910 and served as the Washtenaw County prosecutor.  My father was the Ann Arbor city attorney.  I am active in my community having served on the boards of the Washtenaw County Bar Association, the Child Care Network as its Treasurer and am a former president of the Dexter Rotary Club.  I volunteer my time to mentor college students, assist with the community garden, deliver produce for a local food bank and generally help out where needed.

Firm: Erwin F Meiers III P.C. Fred Meiers

1034 South Grand Traverse Street , Flint , Michigan 48502

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Family , Traffic Violations, Bankruptcy & Debt

I am your local attorney who has been practicing in Genesee County for over 28 years and understands the legal needs of our community. You will receive personal, professional,  and confidential advice on your legal matter.. I will help you with: Bankruptcy Chp 7 & 13; Criminal Law; Family Law; License Restoration; Traffic Matters.. Please call or email me at

Firm: Mash Law PLLC

1668 S. Telegraph Rd. , Bloomfield Hills , Michigan 48302

Practice Areas: Family

Erin C. Mash is the founder of Mash Law, PLLC. Erin's practice primarily focuses on family law issues including divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, post-judgment domestic matters, personal protection orders, adoption and estate planning. After working for other family law firms, Erin decided to form Mash Law, PLLC. so she could offer affordable representation. Erin believes in resolving family law matters through alternative dispute resolution when possible.. Erin graduated from the University of Toledo- College of Law. While attending the University of Toledo, Erin was actively involved on the William C. Vis Moot Court that took place in Vienna, Austria as both a competitor and coach. While in law school, Erin worked as an intern clerk for Chief judge Carr of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, clerked for an Ohio based firm assisting in domestic and general litigation and worked as a student attorney at the University of Toledo's Domestic Violence and Juvenile Law Clinic. Through these experiences, Erin developed a passion for family law matters, and developed the necessary skills to successfully advocate for her clients. Prior to attending law school Erin worked as a photojournalist for such publications as The Jackson Citizen-Patriot, The Grand Rapids Press and Pioneer Press in Chicago.

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

121 W Washington, Suite 300 , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48104

Practice Areas: Family

Erin is an attorney at Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelbach, Buiteweg, & Solomon. Her practice focuses on all aspects of Family Law including divorce, child custody, paternity, and support issues.. Erin was named one of Oakland County Executive’s Elite 40 under 40 in 2019, was the Key Note Speaker at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School’s International Women’s Day Luncheon in March 2019, and was presented with the 2019 Regeana Myrick Award by the State Bar of Michigan’s Young Lawyers Section. Erin was also named a Top Lawyer in 2020 by DBusiness Magazine.. Erin is the President of the Women’s Bar Association (Oakland Region of WLAM); Director at Large for the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan; a member of Impact100 Oakland County, and also sits on the Impact100 Grant Review Committee; and she is a co-chair for the Alzheimer’s Association Spring Soiree.

Firm: Janes, Backus and Janes, P.C.

115 S University Avenue , Mount Pleasant , Michigan 48858

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Family ,Real Estate

Firm: Hansen Legal Services, PLLC

29 Pearl St., NW. , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: McKinney Vos PLLC

3940 Peninsular Dr. SE , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49546

Practice Areas: Family

I have exclusively practiced family law for the entirety of my legal career. I have successfully resolved hundreds of cases both in and out of court. I was raised primarily in West Michigan. I earned my Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Grand Valley State University and law degree from Western Michigan University-Cooley Law School. My legal career began in Colorado, helping families navigate divorce, legal separation, child custody, child support, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements and spousal support matters. I moved back to Michigan in 2021 and now resides there with my husband, son, dog and cat. I continue to represent clients through all types of family law cases in Michigan. I am passionate about helping others navigate uncertain and challenging times in their lives. I believe the gateway to helping a client rewrite their story is to listen and understand their background and create goals to move forward.

Firm: Nichols Sacks Slank Sendelbach & Buiteweg PC

40900 Woodward Avenue, Ste. 111 , Bloomfield Hills , Michigan 48304

Practice Areas: Family

I listen to my clients and help them reach their goals and desired outcomes through careful planning and effective strategies. While I am able to litigate when necessary, I believe that the alternative dispute resolution approach is more effective and efficient in producing positive results.. My geographical practice areas include Oakland County, Wayne County, Washtenaw County, Macomb County and Livingston County.. Certified and Court Approved Family Law Mediator;. Board Member of Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan;. Past Co-Chair of the Washtenaw County Family Law Section;. Previous Adjunct Professor of Family Law & Public Policy at Concordia University;. Member of the Oakland County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association and Washtenaw County Bar Association

Firm: Kitchen Sharkey, PLLC

3011 Miller Road , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48103

Practice Areas: Family

I currently practice law in Washtenaw County, Michigan at the law firm of Kitchen Sharkey, PLLC, where I handle complex family law matters (divorce, custody, separate maintenance, paternity, child support). I am also a trained family law mediator and am regularly selected by my peers to mediate family law disputes.  While Washtenaw County is where the majority of my cases are handled, I also have practice experience in Genesee, Ingham, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland and Wayne counties.. In 2015, I was elected by my peers to serve on the State Bar of Michigan, Representative Assembly.  From 2009-2012, I also served in an elected position on the Family Law Council for the State Bar of Michigan. In addition to my State Bar work, I am also active on a local level.  I am a past-president elect of the Washtenaw County Bar Association (2015-2016) and a past president of Washtenaw Region of Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (2012-2013).. For each of the years from 2011 through 2018,  I was selected as a "Rising Star in Family Law" by Super Lawyers Magazine. Additionally, in 2013 I was awarded the State Bar of Michigan Kimberly Cahill Bar Leadership Award for my work in developing the WCBA Modest Means Program.  This program affords lower-income individuals an opportunity for legal representation in family law matters at a reduced hourly rate.  In 2017, I was awarded the Women Lawyers Associsation of Michigan (Washtenaw Region) Mary Foster Award.  The Mary Foster Award is bestowed annually to a member of Women Lawyers whose leadership, talent, and significant contributions to women provide a role model for women in the profession and women in general.. In my role as co-chair of the Family Law Section of the WCBA (2006-2009), I hosted monthly luncheon meetings as well as annual seminars on a variety of family law topics. The seminar topics included, “Clients in Crisis: Dealing with Difficult Clients” (2007) and “Same Gender Issues in Michigan Law” (2008, featuring keynote speaker Justice Marilyn Kelly of the Michigan Supreme Court).  I have also served as a contributor for the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), presenting on the matter of Managing Clients While the Divorce Case is Pending (Family Law Institute, 2017).. I come by my love of the law naturally. My father, Leonard Kitchen, practiced law in Dexter, MI for over 35 years. In addition to family law litigation and mediation, I also work as a parenting coordinator and a guardiam ad litem.

Firm: Elizabeth A Hohauser, PLLC

363 W. Big Beaver , Troy , Michigan 48084

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: Mika Meyers Beckett & Jones Plc

900 Monroe Avenue Northwest , Grand Rapids , Michigan 49503

Practice Areas: Arbitration & Mediation, Civil , Corporate , Family , Real Estate , Lawsuits & Disputes

Firm: Elizabeth A. Silverman, P.C.

30500 Northwestern Highway 500  4 , Farmington Hills , Michigan 48334

Practice Areas: Adoption,Business ,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Collections,Contracts,Debtor/Creditor,Divorce,Domestic Violence,Family ,General Practice,Spousal Support

Firm: The Law Office of Elisha M. Oakes, PLLC

23550 Harper Ave , Saint Clair Shores , Michigan 48080

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Corporate, Family, General Practice

Elisha M. Oakes handles a wide variety of cases. Her practice primarily deals with criminal defense, general civil litigation, family law issues, and business law.

Firm: Foley & Robinette, P.C.

13349 Reeck Ct , Southgate , Michigan 48195

Practice Areas: Family

Elisabeth Mimi Mullins received her Bachelors Degree in political science from Boston College, Cum Laude. She obtained her law degree from Suffolk University Law School where she was repeatedly on the Dean's List and was the recipient of the Blackstone Legal Fellowship Scholarship. Mrs. Mullins has held positions in the legal field for the past several years. She has lived in various parts of Latin America including Mexico, Venezuela, and Brazil, and is now a Southgate resident. Mrs. Mullins is conversant in Spanish and Portuguese and has spent several months performing work outside the United States. She is currently a member of the Downriver Bar Association and participates in community and business organizations.

Firm: Gerald P. Cavellier

1760 S Telegraph Rd Ste 300 , Bloomfield Hills , Michigan 48302

Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Spousal Support, Family

Gerald P. Cavellier is a Shareholder and the head of the Domestic Relations/Family Law Section at Hertz Schram PC. He is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law (formerly known as the Detroit College of Law). His entire practice focuses on Family Law matters. Mr. Cavellier is a litigator at heart, but he is also trained in Mediation and is a member in good standing with the Family Mediation Counsel of is a past Chair of the Oakland County Family Law Committee, a member of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan and is currently a Professor of Law at Western Michigan University, Thomas Cooley Law School teaching Family Law.. His practice involves all aspects of family law including Custody, Child Support, Parenting Time, Spousal Support, and Property Division. He is also very familiar with more complex issues including marital tort litigation, division of closely held businesses, alienation of children and interstate custody and support issues. Mr. Cavellier is that special type of lawyer who is capable of handling very personal, emotional matters, yet he knows when to zealously advocate or aggressively negotiate.