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Laurie Schmitt Family Law

W. Michigan family law specializing in Collaborative Divorce

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(616) 310-4975

  • Home
  • About Laurie Schmitt
    • About Laurie Schmitt Attorney
    • Honors and Awards
  • Divorce
    • Separate Maintenance
    • Spousal Support and Modification
  • Family Law Services
    • Child Custody
    • Paternity
    • Change of Domicile
    • Child Support
    • Post-Judgement Modification
    • Enforcement of Court Orders
    • Limited Scope Services
    • Uncontested Divorces
  • Alternative Divorce Options
    • Mediation
    • Collaborative Divorce
    • Uncontested Divorce Process
  • Blog
  • Contact

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

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401 Hall Street SW
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Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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From The Blog

Change of Domicile and the 100 Mile Rule

Are you contemplating moving out of town or out of state with your child? Will this move be more than 100 miles from the child’s current legal residence? Has the court awarded you joint legal custody or sole legal custody?  Before you decide to move with your child, you should review your court order. Did […]

Preparing For The Initial Consultation

You made the appointment for your initial consultation and now wonder what you should bring to the first meeting with the attorney.  For the attorney to prepare a snapshot of your case, you should be prepared to answer questions regarding your finances and property holdings.  To make the most of that first meeting, I suggest […]

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Laurie K. Schmitt
Attorney, Mediator, and Collaborative Lawyer

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

Phone: (616) 310-4975

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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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