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Laurie Schmitt Family Law

W. Michigan family law specializing in Collaborative Divorce

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616.608.4634

  • Home
  • About
    • About Laurie Schmitt
    • Honors and Awards
    • Inspirational Quotes
  • Divorce
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Collaborative Divorce
    • Mediation
    • Spousal Support
    • Spousal Support Modification
    • Annulments
    • Separate Maintenance
    • Alternative Divorce Options
  • Family Law
    • Limited Scope Services
    • Child Custody
    • Change of Domicile
    • Post-Judgement Modification
    • Enforcement of Court Orders
    • Child Support
  • Paternity
    • Affidavit of Parentage
    • The Michigan Paternity Act
    • How Does A Paternity Case Work
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Honors and Awards

Certifications

  • Law School: Thomas M. Cooley Law School – Cum Laude
  • Licensed: Michigan State Bar and U.S. District Court for Western District of Michigan
  • Undergrad: University of Southern Colorado – Magna Cum Laude
  • Recipient of the Certificate of Completion in the area of Family Law issued by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education and the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan
  • Completion of General Civil Mediator Training – 40 hour course
  • Completion of the Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice
  • Training from Collaborative Practice Institute of Michiga
  • Advanced Mediation Training:  “Generating Movement in Mediation” “The Durable Agreement”

Court Admissions

  • State Bar of Michigan – 2012
  • United States District Court, Western District of Michigan – 2012

Memberships

  • State Bar of Michigan
  • American Bar Association
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association
  • The Elks Club
  • Collaborative Divorce Professionals of West Michigan
  • International Association of Collaborative Professionals
  • Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

What Our Clients Are Saying

Laurie has represented me for over 2 years in an on going high-conflict custody case. I have continued and will continue to go back to her every time I need legal representation. She is honest and doesn’t waste anyone’s time or money. She has always been respectful to mediators, opposing counsel and the judge, and is clearly highly respected in the legal arena. Laurie fights hard and genuinely cares about the outcome, because she cares about me and my family, and most importantly about helping my daughter.
– H.J.

401 Hall Street SW
Suite 112D
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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From The Blog

Divorce Mistakes To Avoid

Divorce can be an overwhelming and confusing process. As most people have never been through the divorce process, they often don’t know where to begin. And mistakes made through the divorce process can have long lasting effects.  1. FAILURE TO OBTAIN A MUTUAL RESTRAINING ORDER A mutual restraining order is a document prohibiting parties from […]

The Stuff No One Tells You About – The Realities of Divorce

Divorce is a life changing event. It changes everything. Not all of the changes you’re about to experience are easy, fun, or necessarily wanted. But the reality is that change is about to come. You can get prepared for the change, embrace it, and move on. Or, you can believe divorce will not impact your […]

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Laurie K. Schmitt
Attorney, Mediator, and Collaborative Lawyer

401 Hall Street SW
Suite 112D
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Phone: 616.608.4634

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Laurie Schmitt of Schmitt Law, PLLC is a West Michigan family law attorney specializing in collaborative divorce as well as separation, divorce, child custody and support, paternity, and other family law litigation. She is licensed by Michigan State Bar and the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan, and has extensive advanced training in divorce mediation and collaborative divorce.

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