James Kraayeveld | Grand Rapids Family Lawyer
Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody, Divorce & Family Law, General Practice, Adoption
- Law Office: Kraayeveld Family Law
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- Law School: Valparaiso University School of Law, J.D. 1993
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- Licensed: 31 years
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As skilled Michigan divorce and family lawyers, we offer personalized advocacy through divorce, child custody, property division, child and spousal support, and post judgment modifications.
We offer a balance that some family law attorneys are incapable of providing. We have compassion for the physical and emotional frustrations that our clients face. We are able to provide steadfast advocacy to ensure that their future interests are preserved.
We fight for what is important to our clients in the manner that our clients choose. Regardless of the manner in which divorce or family law disputes are resolved, we ensure that our client is treated fairly and receives everything to which he or she is entitled. Contact us for experienced legal representation from a family lawyer.
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Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
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Collaborative Divorce Lawyer | Kraayeveld Law Offices, P.C. | Grand Rapids | 2009 - Present |
Attorney, Mediator | Kraayeveld Law Offices, P.C. | Grand Rapids | November 1993 – Present |
Leadman | LDC Construction, Inc. | n/a | 1982 - 1990 |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
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Valparaiso University School of Law | J.D. | Law School | 1993 |
Calvin College | B.A. | Political Science, Dutch | 1990 |
Admission
State / Court | Date |
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Michigan State Bar Association | 11/17/1993 |
Associations
- Member - Michigan State Bar Association
Member - State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section 1993–present
Member - Grand Rapids Bar Association 1994–present
Member - GRBA, Solo and Small Firms Section 1999–present
Member - GRBA, Family Law Section 2000–present
Treasurer - GRBA, Young Lawyers Section 1996–1997
Board Member - GRBA, Young Lawyers Section 1994–1999
Member - International Academy of Collaborative Professionals 2009–2012
Member - Board of Review Ada Township 2003–2007
Founding Member - Mel Trotter Pro Bono Legal Services 2001–2007
Member - Michigan Council for Family and Divorce Mediation 2005–2011
Vice Chair - Kent County Friend of the Court Advisory Committee 2014–present
Honors & Awards
- BV Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2011 - 2014
Cases
Van Malsen v Van Malsen Outcome: Defendant prevailed. Mork v Mork Outcome: Defendant prevailed on that issue. Roodvoets v Royce Outcome: Prevailed on appeal.
Publications
- Nota Bene Issues in Law and Medicine 1991
Office Hours
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9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
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Service Type: Private
Language: English, Dutch
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300 State Street
Grand Rapids, MI 49503