An Experienced Grand Rapids Divorce Lawyer Who Will Fight For Your Rights
No one enters a marriage expecting it to end in divorce. The process of ending a marriage is one of the most difficult experiences that a family may encounter. Understanding your rights under Michigan divorce laws is critical to ensuring that your rights and interests are protected. Stacy Van Dyken has more than 20 years of legal experience. She founded her firm, Stacy L. Van Dyken, P.C., so that she could advocate for clients facing family law issues in Grand Rapids and throughout the surrounding communities.
Attorney Van Dyken is dedicated to providing advocacy for divorcing clients throughout West Michigan. She knows the law, the courts and her opponents. She will put her experience and knowledge to work for you and your family in your divorce.
Comprehensive Legal Advocacy Throughout A Michigan Divorce
Every divorce is unique. In her decades of experience, the firm’s Michigan divorce lawyer has seen it all. She has the experience to negotiate agreements and litigate disputes that arise for every aspect of a divorce case, including the following:
- Reaching child custody agreements
- Determining visitation rights and parenting time schedules
- Overseeing the equitable division of marital assets and debt, no matter how complicated the financial issues seem to be
- Establishing spousal support
- Identifying and calculating child support
In her years of experience, attorney Van Dyken has developed a network of experts who serve as invaluable resources for some of her most complicated divorce cases. While she always prefers to help clients negotiate workable solutions in settlement agreements, she is always prepared to litigate a dispute at trial when necessary.
Working To Minimize Your Stress During The Divorce Process
Going through a divorce is never easy, even when a divorcing couple can agree on the big issues. Divorce attorney Van Dyken’s goal is to minimize your stress and make things as smooth as possible for you. When children are involved, she will do her best to work with you to keep your children out of the conflict. She will help you stay focused on making choices that are best for your children.
Unlike other legal disputes, opposing parties in a divorce are likely to have some form of continuing contact, especially when children are involved. Ms. Van Dyken will work hard to assist you in achieving amicable and realistic agreements. She will help you preserve your relationships to allow you and your family to move forward in a positive environment. She will also work to facilitate agreements that promote effective co-parenting.
Willing To Fight Hard For You In Divorce Litigation
For some couples, a positive and amicable divorce settlement is not possible. When dealing with unreasonable parties, divorce attorney Van Dyken is always prepared to vigorously advocate for your best interests in family court. She is an experienced and skilled litigator, and she will never allow you to enter unfair agreements or leave your marriage with anything less than that to which you are legally entitled.
When Domestic Violence Is Part Of Your Divorce
Unfortunately, domestic violence issues can sometimes be prominent in divorce scenarios. Attorney Van Dyken has experience establishing and defeating orders for protection – called personal protection orders (PPOs) in Michigan – in domestic situations involving violence or threats of violence. Protecting the safety and rights of all parties in a dispute is one of her chief concerns.
If a PPO is necessary, she will assist in the establishment of the order. If a PPO is being unfairly sought out of malice, she will work vigorously to defeat it. She takes matters of domestic violence very seriously, and she will do everything she can to protect your rights and your safety.
Preparing For A Grand Rapids Divorce
Divorce attorney Van Dyken wants to help you be as prepared as possible. To make the most of your appointment time, she invites you to review and complete her applicable forms:
Completing these forms is a big first step forward. They will help establish your legal goals and provide a blueprint for crafting your legal strategies. Attorney Van Dyken will provide you with one-on-one attention and regular communication throughout the divorce process.
Consult An Experienced Grand Rapids Divorce Lawyer
To schedule an initial consultation appointment, you can use the firm’s online form or call the office at 616-776-3902. Evening and weekend appointments are available.