Family Law

Divorce, Child Support, Guardianship

Hundreds of men and women in Western Michigan go through divorce and custody proceedings every year. Family law is a specialized area of law requiring specific training in negotiation, litigation, taxation, property and business valuation and the various rules and procedures of the Michigan family law court system.

At Bleakley Law Offices, our newest attorney just completed 12 years of working as a family court referee. He knows the court system and mediation well. He can help you in the creation and modification of all aspects of Family Law and Domestic Relations documents, including:

• Divorce and Legal Separation
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Child Support and Spousal Support
• Domestic Partnerships and Non-Marital Cohabitation Agreements
• Restraining Orders
• Paternity
• Adoption
• Grandparent's Rights
• Prenuptial Agreements and Post-nuptial Agreements
• Family Law Appeals and Writs
• Juvenile Court Dependency Proceedings and Guardianships

We strive to reach an amicable agreement for the parties in divorce. When appropriate, we use mediation, arbitration or collaborative law to reduce the emotional and financial costs of a divorce proceeding. When necessary, we are very capable of taking your case to trial.

Power of Attorney, Living Wills, Guardianship

In addition to helping families with matters related to domestic relations, we help families draft the sensitive documents that become necessary when a parent or spouse becomes incapacitated, including:

• Durable Power of Attorney
• General Power of Attorney
• Medical Power of Attorney
• Living Will
• Medical Directive / Health Care Proxy
• Directive Regarding a Guardian for children

Choosing an attorney is an important matter. We welcome your inquiries and would be happy to discuss our qualifications to represent you. Contact us today at toll free 1-888-701-5120.