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Biography
I have been practicing family law for 28 years. It is my goal to provide each client with individual attention because each client and each case is different, and I enjoy the personal interaction with a client and working towards successful completion of each case to the benefit of each family.
I have seen a need to specialize in parental alienation cases which has led to an overall greater experience in child custody cases.
Secondly, I have specialized in complex divorce matters involving significant assets, business assets, determining complex income issues of executives, self employed, or those in the military for child and spousal support purposes.
Education
- Valparaiso University School of Law
- J.D. (1993)
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- Calvin College
- B.A. (1990) | Political Science; Dutch
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Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Kraayeveld Law Offices, P.C.
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- Leadman
- LDC Construction, Inc.
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Publications
Speaking Engagements
- Family Law, Grand Rapids
- Legal Aid Clinic
- Family Law, Grand Rapids
- Legal Aid Clinic
- Child Support, Grand Rapids
- Legal Aid Clinic
- Frequently Asked Questions, Grand Rapids
- Ask the Lawyer
Certifications
- ICLE Family Law Certificate Program
- ICLE
Awards
- Distinquished Award
- Martindale Hubbell
- Distinquished Award
- Martindale Hubbell
- BV Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- BV Rated (2011, 2012)
Professional Associations
- Grand Rapids Bar Association, Family Law Section
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- Grand Rapids Bar Association
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- State Bar of Michigan # P48875
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- Kent County Friend of the Court Advisory Committee
- Board Member; Vice Chair
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan
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Fees
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Free Consultation
Up to first hour of consultation is free. -
Credit Cards Accepted
VISA, Mastercard, Discover, American Express
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Additional Practice Area
- Child Custody Disputes
Languages
- Dutch: Spoken, Written
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. Arbitration and modification of child support
- A: Have you had a local attorney do a case review for you? Your notes do not provide sufficient information for me to assess why you are still stuck dealing with the arbitrator? On the one hand, it seems that you received a final custody order, and that often ends the order to arbitrate; on the other hand, if you still don't have a final custody order, a competent child custody attorney can assess whether it's wise to push this matter to a final custody order with the the arbitrator and get this wrapped up - hopefully with a beneficial custody order that provides you with more parenting time. If you are in the West Michigan area, give me a call and we can see what we can do for you! ... Read More
- Q. Should I wait to file motion for full custody?
- A: Let's explore this in a most cost effective way first: have you checked with your ex if he is willing to agree to an alternate custody order? Keep in mind that your latest court order likely requires him to seek court permission before moving out of state. That may give you some bargaining power to get an amended custody order. Although you should hire an attorney to have the amended custody order drafted, an agreed upon order will save you a lot of money compared to filing a motion for change of custody. Good luck!
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