Business Details
11 Years
experience
Your Trusted Grand Rapids Family Law Partner
At MI Family Law Center, we have dedicated ourselves to providing compassionate and results-driven legal representation for families navigating complex family law matters. Since 2015, our Grand Rapids-based team has specialized exclusively in Michigan family law, handling cases involving divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and interstate custody disputes. Our attorneys combine decades of collective experience with an intimate understanding of local court procedures and judges' tendencies to craft proactive, tailored strategies for each client.We prioritize clear communication, ensuring clients remain fully informed throughout the legal process while we advocate tirelessly to protect their rights and achieve favorable outcomes. Our reputation for ethical practice and legal excellence has earned us respect among peers and judges alike, and we remain committed to providing accessible, client-focused representation that addresses both the emotional and legal challenges our clients face.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Paternity
Interstate Custody
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in Michigan family law
- Our team exclusively practices family law with proven courtroom success
- We provide proactive representation anticipating opposing arguments
- We maintain ethical practice respected by judges and legal peers
- We combine local court knowledge with personalized client service
What people say
Compassionate professionals
Experienced legal advocates
Proactive representation
Understand Michigan laws
Achieved favorable outcomes
Services
Divorce Representation
Our experienced attorneys guide clients through Michigan divorce proceedings, addressing property division, spousal support, and custody arrangements. We combine courtroom expertise with strategic negotiation to protect clients' interests while minimizing conflict. Our team understands the emotional challenges of divorce and works efficiently to help clients achieve fair outcomes and move forward with their lives.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in child custody disputes, focusing on creating arrangements that serve children's best interests. Our attorneys handle custody modifications, interstate custody issues, and parenting time enforcement. With deep knowledge of Michigan's custody laws and local court practices, we help parents establish or modify custody arrangements that maintain meaningful relationships with their children while protecting parental rights.
Child Support
Our firm assists clients with child support calculations, modifications, and enforcement actions. We help navigate Michigan's child support formula while considering unique circumstances that may justify deviations. Whether establishing initial support orders or addressing changes in income or custody arrangements, we work to create fair financial support plans that meet children's needs while remaining reasonable for both parents.
Paternity Establishment
We guide clients through voluntary and contested paternity cases, ensuring legal recognition of parental rights. Our attorneys handle Affidavit of Parentage filings, DNA testing disputes, and court proceedings to establish custody, visitation, and support rights. We protect both mothers' and fathers' legal interests while prioritizing children's access to parental relationships, healthcare benefits, and inheritance rights.
Interstate Custody
Our team specializes in complex interstate custody cases governed by UCCJEA and UIFSA regulations. We assist with custody jurisdiction determinations, enforcement of out-of-state orders, and modification proceedings. With experience handling multi-state custody disputes, we help clients navigate legal challenges when parents reside in different states, ensuring compliance with both Michigan law and interstate legal frameworks.
People
Kristen S. Wolfram
Attorney
With 15+ years of family law experience, Kristen Wolfram specializes in child custody, divorce, and parental rights cases. She advocates for clients in CPS proceedings and has argued before Michigan's appellate courts. Active in the State Bar's Family Law Section, she focuses on protecting children's best interests while maintaining ethical legal practices.
Melinda Rosely
Attorney
Recognized for compassionate representation in divorce and custody matters, Melinda Rosely provides personalized legal strategies. Her practice emphasizes clear communication and emotional support during challenging family transitions. Clients consistently praise her dedication and ability to achieve favorable outcomes in complex cases.
Matt DeLange
Attorney
Specializing in interstate custody and child support cases, Matt DeLange offers strategic legal guidance with responsive client service. His expertise includes preventing parental child abduction and navigating complex jurisdictional issues. Clients highlight his intuitive understanding of custody disputes and commitment to protecting parental rights.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We focus exclusively on Michigan family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity establishment, and interstate custody disputes. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling both contested and uncontested cases.
How do you handle child custody disputes?
We prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our attorneys use their deep understanding of Michigan custody laws and local court practices to create custody arrangements that maintain meaningful parent-child relationships.
Can you help with child support modifications?
Yes, we assist with child support modifications when circumstances change. This includes income changes, custody arrangement adjustments, or evolving child needs. We help clients navigate Michigan's child support formula and court requirements.
Do you handle interstate custody cases?
Yes, we specialize in interstate custody matters governed by UCCJEA and UIFSA. Our team helps establish, modify, and enforce custody orders across state lines while ensuring compliance with applicable legal frameworks.
What makes your firm different from other law practices?
We exclusively practice family law with a focus on Michigan courts. Our attorneys combine decades of experience, proactive legal strategies, and personalized service to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining ethical legal practices.
How do you approach divorce proceedings?
We take a strategic approach to divorce cases, addressing property division, spousal support, and custody issues. Our attorneys prepare for potential courtroom battles while seeking negotiated solutions that minimize conflict and protect clients' interests.
