Traditional legal representation for all levels of conflict
Contested Matters
Even people wholly committed to reaching a negotiated resolution can find themselves in formal litigation if their spouse or former partner is too full of hatred, self-interest, or a desire for vengeance to equally participate in the settlement process.
While we are fully committed to, and maintain optimism for, a good faith resolution in all of our cases, we have no tolerance for gamesmanship. Our clients will not be taken advantage of. You deserve more than complacency or reliance on “what has always been done” when your wealth, your reputation in the community, the home environment of your children, and your chance at building a better future for yourself are being threatened with litigation.
In every case, our litigation strategy is built on a strong foundation of legal knowledge, a firm understanding of the long-term effects of decisions, and the ability to remain objective even in the most emotionally charged cases. With careful decision-making, foresight, and strategic planning, Austin+Koffron will work with you to build a stable litigation plan which can withstand the complexities of your unique circumstances.
Not every family needs a courtroom to resolve disputes. But if yours does, contact us to set up a consultation.
Uncontested Matters
When individuals are able to effectively communicate and reach an understanding of what needs to be done in order to reach their common long-term goals, the last thing anyone needs is to have that calm disrupted by the presence of an attorney. But it is sometimes difficult to find the words that accurately reflect your mutual intentions. Sometimes one or both of you wonder if you’ve covered all your bases.
In a best-case scenario, navigating the court’s procedures and waiting periods can add stress to an otherwise peaceful dissolution. In a worst-case scenario, the inartfully worded judgment or court order can have an entirely different meaning than what was intended, which can be both financially and emotionally costly to correct.
You may have already put in the hard work of analyzing and negotiating a mutually beneficial agreement with their spouse or significant other. You may already have a general agreement with your child’s other parent. But writing up enforceable legal documents is not a skill people are born with. Filling out a “pro per” or “self-represented litigant” packet can be a daunting task, especially when the agreement you reached simply doesn’t fit with the fill-in-the-blank paragraphs.
Protecting rights is not a concept reserved for angry people or those in conflict. Getting legal help to finalize matters doesn’t mean you are “lawyering up.” No matter what stage of negotiations you are in, or what level of complexity your case involves, we are here to help.
If it’s personal,
we can help.
- Custody and visitation
- Divorce
- Domicile disputes
- Guardianship disputes
- Interim/emergent issue mediation
- International child custody disputes
- Jurisdictional disputes
- Parenting time
- Paternity actions
- Post-Judgment matters
- School choice disputes
We’ll help you sort them out.
- Child support
- Conservatorship disputes
- Contempt and Show Cause matters
- Interim/emergent issue mediation
- Jurisdictional disputes
- Post-Judgment matters
- Probate matters
- Property distribution disputes
- Spousal support (alimony)
- Trust disputes
- Will contests
If it’s personal, we can help.
- Custody and visitation
- Divorce
- Domicile disputes
- Guardianship disputes
- Interim/emergent issue mediation
- International child custody disputes
- Jurisdictional disputes
- Parenting time
- Paternity actions
- Post-Judgment matters
- School choice disputes
Money or property issues?
We’ll help you sort them out.
- Child support
- Conservatorship disputes
- Contempt and Show Cause matters
- Interim/emergent issue mediation
- Jurisdictional disputes
- Post-Judgment matters
- Probate matters
- Property distribution disputes
- Spousal support (alimony)
- Trust disputes
- Will contests
Austin+Koffron provides legal representation in Allegan, Barry, Cass, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, Monroe, Oakland, St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties.
Austin+Koffron provides legal representation in Allegan, Barry, Cass, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Kent, Monroe, Oakland, St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties.