Best Family Law Attorneys in Holland, MI

Yes! I am in domestic mediation and this is a substantial portion of my practice because I believe that mediation is a highly effective way to resolve divorce cases without going to court. I have been trained in domestic mediation and domestic violence screening through the Mediation Training and Consultation Institute in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In addition, I have completed reconciliation and Christian conciliation training through Peacemaker Ministries.

Mediation is a cooperative, voluntary process by which people can solve problems outside of court. With the assistance of a trained mediator, families dealing with divorce, child custody and parenting time challenges and related issues are guided toward practical resolutions through a process that is solution-oriented, and not adversarial. Through my law office, I offer services designed to bring positive, cost-effective resolution to family law problems.

I believe in early stage mediation. In many cases, it is most effective to mediate before formal divorce proceedings are started. I find that parties are most willing to reach cooperative solutions early on. However, if you have been litigating your divorce for a while, and have been ordered to mediation, or are simply ready to try mediation as an alternative to court, I am ready to assist you.

Yes. If you have an attorney, he or she is welcome to attend the mediation as your legal advisor. However, you need not retain an attorney prior to participating in mediation.

I charge a flat fee of $800 for a half day (up to four hours) mediation session. In most cases, the fee is split by the participants, with each paying 50%. Fees are due and payable prior to commencement of mediation.