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Family Law

Michigan Divorce Attorneys

Family law is a personal and complex area of law that governs family relations. While divorce is the most common family law issue, our Ann Arbor law firm has vast experience in a variety of matters. We also represent unmarried couples in interstate custody orders under the Child Custody Act. Our family lawyers help gay and lesbian couples create domestic partnership agreements that provide them marital-type benefits. We advise elderly residents and their families on nursing home and Medicaid planning.

Our family law practice includes:

DivorceChild custody • Child support • Visitation • Alimony • Elder law
Paternity • Post-judgment modifications • Domestic partnership agreements
Gay and lesbian partnerships • Prenuptial agreements • Civil mediation

Michigan Civil Mediation Lawyers


Our divorce attorneys represent individuals in mediation proceedings. Mediation can be a healthy and cost-effective alternative to litigation and requires both spouses to negotiate the terms of their divorce settlement rather than receive a judgment. Issues, such as child support, custody, visitation, property division, and spousal support, may be resolved through this process. Mediation is only an option when both parties are willing to resolve family law issues through active negotiation.

To find out if mediation is right for your situation, contact Faupel, Fraser & Fessler today.

If your situation requires litigation, we will employ our significant trial skills and diligently represent the interests of you and your family in court.

At Faupel, Fraser & Fessler, we take pride in our ability to function as a full-service law firm. Our lawyers work as a team, drawing from each other's varied experience to bring you an unparalleled level of support during this difficult time. We listen to your needs and work with you to determine a course of legal action that you and your family is comfortable with.

Contact Faupel, Fraser & Fessler in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to discuss your legal issue with one of our skilled attorneys. Visa and MasterCard accepted.