(866) 666-2889 - CALL NOW! Mr. Akiva Goldman is the managing partner of Goldman & Associates and a member of the State Bar of Michigan. Mr. Goldman received his undergraduate and law degrees from Wayne State University with honors and has continued to grow his legal abilities ever since. With more than 25 years of legal experience, Mr. Goldman understands what it takes to provide his clients with the results that they desire.

Carl E. Sears has a wealth of experience representing individuals just like you with their family law matters. He knows family laws and has the skills and experience you need to protect your interests in court. He will help you find creative solutions to your family law concerns in a cost-effective manner. Carl Sears will give you straightforward answers to your questions and will keep you informed of all your case developments from beginning to end. Whether you are going through a divorce or a child custody dispute, the process can be financially and emotionally draining. He will guide you through the process and explain your legal rights and options so that you can make informed decisions. Our goal is to competently and expeditiously resolve your case so that you can move on with your life.

James A. Fisher is a shareholder and President of the Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree from Wayne State University. Jim's practice is now focused on providing the highest level of client services and legal representation in the areas of Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Alimony, and related tax issues, Post-Judgment Modification issues, complex Property Division cases and Pre/Post Nuptial Agreements) and Estate and Tax Planning. Jim practices in Calhoun, Branch, Kalamazoo, Barry, and Eaton counties. Jim has been recognized as a Fellow of the Michigan State Bar Foundation, a distinguished group of attorneys chosen for their professional excellence and service to the community. He was also selected and named one of Michigan's "Super Lawyers" in the area of Family Law. Super Lawyers identifies the top 5 percent of attorneys in each state, as chosen by their peers through the independent research of law. Jim has an "AV" rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the facilitator of a peer review process. The legal ability rating of "A" indicates a very high to preeminent legal rating. A General Ethical Standards rating of "V" indicates a very high ethical standard. Based upon a survey of his peers, Leader Lawyers.com and the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys have recognized Jim for his excellence in the field of Family Law. In addition to being a member of the State Bar of Michigan, wherein he is a member of the Family Law section, he is also involved in several professional associations including the American Bar Association, the Calhoun County Bar Association of which he is a past president and member of the Friend of the Court/Family Law Committee, and the Branch County Bar Association. Jim has been an active member of many community organizations and nonprofit corporations. He is past Chairman of the Board of the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce and also a past President of the Rotary Club of Battle Creek, where he has been recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow.

Don was born and raised in Kalamazoo, Michigan and graduated from Kalamazoo Christian High School in 1989. He attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan and graduated with a BA in Psychology/Sociology in 1993. In 1994, Don went to work as a child abuse investigator with the Michigan Department of Social Services, where he assisted hundreds of abused and neglected children and their families. In 2000, Don was promoted to management, making him the youngest Children's Protective Services Supervisor in Michigan at that time. In 2002, Don graduated magna cum laude and earned his juris doctorate degree from Michigan State University - Detroit College of Law in East Lansing, Michigan. In 2006, he went to work with the Kalamazoo County Prosecutor's Office, where he prosecuted felonies and misdemeanors in district and circuit courts. He also handled mental health commitment hearings in the Kalamazoo County Probate Court and the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital. When out of the office, Don enjoys spending time with his wife, Mindie, and two children. Don is a coach for his children's soccer, basketball and baseball teams and is a Sunday School teacher at Haven Church in Kalamazoo. Don is also involved in the Kalamazoo County Bar Association as the co-chair of the Young Lawyer's Section. He also enjoys working out and practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Jeffery Zilinski has been a trial attorney for personal injury, death, divorce and family cases since 1983.

David Karson is a practicing lawyer in the state of Michigan handling a variety of legal matters.

Ready to work with you to resolve your legal needs. Vandervoort, Christ & Fisher, P.C., is a general practice law firm that is dedicated to serving the legal needs of individuals and corporate clients. Based in Battle Creek, Michigan, we provide experienced representation in a wide range of practice areas. Clients appreciate our ability to offer the experience of a large firm, while still offering the personal service and responsiveness expected of a small firm.

Susan Elkouri and Symantha Heath practice exclusively in the areas of divorce, family, and matrimonial law. They have developed a reputation not only as some of the preeminent specialists in the area of divorce and family law but also developed an expertise in attending to the individual needs of their clients. They serve the Metropolitan Detroit areas of Oakland, Wayne, Livingston, Macomb and Washtenaw Counties and have been practicing in the State of Michigan since 1994. They believe that every client deserves personal attention, the best representation possible and guidance on the options available for resolving their divorce. Based upon this philosophy, they have developed a successful family law practice. Susan Elkouri and Symantha Heath also recognize the emotional trauma and pain individuals suffer when going through a divorce. As a result, they offer clients the time and the experience necessary to guide them through one of the most difficult experiences in their life. They serve clients throughout southeast Michigan including the cities of Ann Arbor, Detroit, Canton, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Howell, Livonia, Milford, Northville, Novi, Plymouth, and South Lyon.