Business Details
Trusted Family Law Representation in Grand Rapids, MI
Kraayeveld Family Law has dedicated itself exclusively to family law for over three decades, establishing a reputation as a leader in Michigan's legal community. Our firm combines tenacious advocacy with personalized service, prioritizing client needs through complex divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and high-asset cases. With a team of seasoned attorneys, we approach each case with meticulous attention to detail, leveraging extensive experience in trial litigation and negotiation.Our core valuesBold Battles, Boundless Dedication, and Blunt Truthsreflect our commitment to transparency and results-driven representation. Recognized for excellence by Super Lawyers, we serve West Michigan with offices in Grand Rapids, offering strategic counsel tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Our practice emphasizes proactive communication, ensuring clients remain informed and empowered throughout their legal journey.
Services
Divorce
Family Law Appeals
Child Custody
Prenuptial Agreements
High Asset Divorce
Child Support
Spousal Support
Parental Relocations
School Choice Disputes
Property Division
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of specialized family law experience in West Michigan.
- Our attorneys are tenacious trial lawyers with a proven track record in complex cases.
- We provide personalized service with a focus on client education and empowerment.
- Our team includes Super Lawyers-rated attorneys recognized for legal excellence.
- We maintain a one-business-day response guarantee for client inquiries.
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Great comfort and clarity
Knowledgeable attorneys
Timely communication
Increased monetary settlement
Dedicated team
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm handles contested and uncontested divorces with strategic precision, focusing on equitable asset division and child custody solutions. We prepare every case for trial to strengthen negotiation leverage while prioritizing amicable resolutions. With decades of experience in Michigan family courts, we protect client interests in property division, spousal support, and post-divorce modifications.
Child Custody
We advocate for parenting plans that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our attorneys handle custody modifications, relocation disputes, and enforcement actions with compassionate yet assertive representation. We prepare detailed case strategies addressing physical and legal custody arrangements for complex family dynamics.
High Asset Divorce
Specialized handling of complex asset division involving real estate portfolios, business valuations, and retirement accounts. We collaborate with financial experts to trace separate property and ensure fair distribution of marital assets. Our team has extensive experience with forensic accounting and tax implications in high-net-worth divorces.
Family Law Appeals
We challenge unfavorable court decisions through meticulous appellate process analysis. Our attorneys identify procedural errors and prepare compelling briefs for Michigan Court of Appeals cases. With decades of experience in family law precedent, we pursue post-judgment relief for custody, support, and property division matters.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft and review enforceable prenuptial agreements protecting individual assets and defining spousal support terms. Our attorneys ensure full financial disclosure compliance while addressing business ownership and inheritance protection. We also handle postnuptial agreements for couples seeking mid-marriage financial clarity.
People
James Kraayeveld
Founding Attorney
With over 30 years of family law experience, James established West Michigan's premier family law practice. His strategic courtroom approach and mediation expertise have resolved complex cases while mentoring younger attorneys in ethical advocacy.
Brooke Johnston
Attorney
Super Lawyers-rated attorney specializing in child custody and high-asset divorces. Brooke combines legal acumen with compassionate client counseling, focusing on protecting client interests through trial-ready preparation and innovative solutions.
Kelsey McCalmon
Attorney
Experienced litigator handling complex divorce and custody matters. Kelsey's client-centered approach emphasizes clear communication and proactive case management, with recognition for successful outcomes in contested parenting time disputes.
Abbey Shupert
Director of Client Services
Overseeing client relations with a focus on accessibility and support. Abbey ensures seamless communication between clients and legal teams, maintaining the firm's one-business-day response guarantee for all client inquiries.
Corinne Kraayeveld-Verwijs
Practice Manager
Managing daily operations while maintaining client confidentiality standards. Corinne coordinates case strategy meetings and ensures compliance with court procedural rules across all family law practice areas.
Questions
What differentiates Kraayeveld Family Law from other Michigan family law firms?
Our exclusive focus on family law, combined with over 30 years of trial experience and a client-first approach, ensures personalized representation tailored to each case's unique circumstances.
How does the firm handle high-asset divorce cases?
We employ forensic accountants and valuation experts to accurately assess complex assets while developing strategic negotiation tactics to protect client financial interests during property division.
Can they assist with urgent child custody matters?
Yes, our team prioritizes time-sensitive custody issues, including emergency parenting time disputes and relocation cases requiring immediate court intervention.
What experience do they have with family law appeals?
Our attorneys have successfully appealed custody determinations, property division rulings, and spousal support orders at the Michigan Court of Appeals level.
How do they ensure client communication?
We maintain a one-business-day response policy for all client inquiries through direct attorney access and dedicated client service coordination.
