Lansing, MI Lawyers

Family and Divorce Law

1918 E. Michigan Avenue, Lansing, MI 48912-2829

Family and Divorce Law

1223 Turner Rd suite 200, Lansing, MI 48906, USA

Since 1995, Jennipher R. Martinez has focused her practice on family law, handling domestic relations issues, including divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, and spousal support (formerly known as alimony) matters. She combines her vast experience with a compassionate, caring, yet aggressive approach to finding solutions for her clients. The decision to file for divorce is usually a difficult and emotional choice, which also affects a person’s finances, lifestyle, future, and their children. As such, Jennipher frequently uses mediation, collaboration, and negotiation to reach an agreement regarding division of property and issues related to the minor children. She has represented clients who are high-wealth individuals, including cases involving professional athletes, business owners, doctors, and lawyers. Divorces for these types of clients often involve investigation and evaluation of business interests and obligations to ensure assets are divided and distributed equitably. When a resolution cannot be achieved amicably, Jennipher is equally prepared to vigorously pursue her clients’ rights in the courtroom. Admitted to practice law in Michigan, she regularly appears before judges in the Family Divisions of Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton Circuit Courts. Jennipher earned her undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and her law degree from the University of Chicago Law School (ranked third in the country), where she was taught by then Professor Barack Obama. For three years, she served as a Guardian Ad Litem in the 30th Circuit Court in Ingham County, Michigan, protecting the rights of children. Jennipher’s goal in every divorce case is to handle the matter aggressively, yet with compassion. She also aims to provide straightforward advice and counsel that enables her clients to make the best decisions possible for themselves and their children.

Wills and Trust Law

115 W Allegan St #720, Lansing, MI 48933, USA

Stuart Williams is listed by Family Wills & Trusts, PLC as an estate planning lawyer in Lansing, Michigan. The firm identifies its office as Suite 720 at 115 West Allegan Street and describes its work as personal legal planning for parents throughout Michigan, chiefly in the Greater Lansing area. Its planning for parents of minor children includes a service called the Minor-Child Protection Plan. Williams earned his law degree at Michigan State University in 2003, after receiving undergraduate degrees in psychology and sociology from the University of Washington in 1998. Near the end of law school, he provided pro bono legal services through the MSU College of Law Legal Clinics and the Consumer Protection Division of the Michigan Office of Attorney General. His firm biography lists Probate & Estate Planning Certificates for each year from 2014 through 2019, earned through a program sponsored by the State Bar of Michigan and the Institute of Continuing Legal Education. The firm's published planning process separates document signing from a later meeting devoted to implementation. Once a plan has been designed, the firm schedules a signing conference and reviews the documents with the client. Its stated process allows changes without an additional charge for up to 90 days after signing. A third meeting, described as the final meeting of the planning stage, includes checking whether asset transfers are proceeding on schedule.