Business Details
27 Years
experience
Family Law Attorneys Serving Ann Arbor for 25+ Years
Nichols, Sacks, Slank, Sendelbach, Buiteweg & Solomon has served families in Ann Arbor for over 25 years, specializing in family law matters including divorce, estate planning, and post-judgment conflicts. Our attorneys are pioneers in alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and collaborative practice, earning a reputation for crafting creative, tailored settlements. When litigation is necessary, our courtroom advocates bring decades of experience in southeastern Michigan courts, handling complex cases involving hidden assets, domestic violence, and international child custody.We prioritize client goals, offering personalized legal strategies to protect interests in property, spousal support, and child custody. Our team combines deep legal expertise with compassionate guidance, ensuring clients feel empowered and informed throughout the process. With a focus on transparency and client-centered solutions, we provide tools to help families navigate uncertain futures with confidence.
Services
Divorce
Family Law
Mediation
Collaborative Practice
Litigation
Custody
Estate Planning
Post-Judgment Conflicts
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of specialized family law experience in Michigan courts
- Our attorneys pioneered alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation and collaborative practice
- Skilled courtroom advocates for complex cases involving hidden assets and international custody
- Personalized legal strategies prioritizing client-defined goals and family needs
- Reputation for compassionate guidance and transparent, client-centered solutions
What people say
Compassionate and professional
Excellent guidance
Skilled courtroom advocates
Reasonable fees
Personalized approach
Services
Divorce
Our divorce attorneys provide comprehensive legal representation for uncontested and contested divorces. We help clients navigate property division, spousal support, and child custody matters while prioritizing their family's unique needs. With decades of courtroom experience, we combine strategic advocacy with compassionate guidance to achieve favorable outcomes through negotiation or litigation.
Mediation
We specialize in alternative dispute resolution through mediation services that help families resolve conflicts amicably. Our certified mediators facilitate productive discussions to create customized settlement agreements, reducing emotional stress and legal costs while maintaining family relationships. This collaborative approach empowers clients to maintain control over their family's future.
Custody
Our child custody attorneys advocate for clients in complex custody arrangements, including joint custody and international child custody cases. We help establish parenting plans that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our experience with challenging cases involving domestic violence or parental alienation ensures effective representation in contentious custody disputes.
Collaborative Practice
We offer collaborative law services as an alternative to traditional litigation, helping families resolve disputes through transparent, cooperative processes. Our attorneys work with interdisciplinary teams to address financial, emotional, and practical aspects of family law matters, fostering respectful solutions that meet all parties' needs while preserving family relationships.
Litigation
When negotiation fails, our experienced litigators provide aggressive courtroom representation in complex family law cases. We handle high-conflict divorces, contested custody battles, and financial disputes involving hidden assets. Our trial-tested attorneys combine legal expertise with strategic thinking to protect clients' interests in contentious matters requiring judicial intervention.
People
Karen S. Sendelbach
Attorney
Karen S. Sendelbach is a seasoned family law attorney known for her compassionate approach and strategic legal counsel. With extensive experience in mediation and litigation, she helps clients navigate complex divorce and custody matters while prioritizing their family's well-being and future.
Lori A. Buiteweg
Attorney
Lori A. Buiteweg specializes in family law with a focus on collaborative practice and mediation. Recognized for her dedication and legal expertise, she helps clients achieve favorable outcomes in divorce, custody, and complex family law cases while maintaining a client-centered approach.
Elizabeth A. Solomon
Attorney
Elizabeth A. Solomon provides skilled legal representation in family law matters, combining professionalism with personalized attention. Her practice focuses on divorce, custody, and mediation, where she consistently delivers effective solutions tailored to clients' unique family situations and legal needs.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce, custody, mediation, collaborative practice, and litigation for complex family law matters.
How do you handle complex custody cases?
Our attorneys use strategic legal approaches and compassionate guidance to resolve complex custody cases involving international issues, domestic violence, or parental alienation.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution options?
Yes, we specialize in mediation and collaborative law as effective alternatives to traditional litigation for family law disputes.
What makes your firm different from other family law practices?
Our combination of courtroom experience, alternative dispute resolution expertise, and personalized client-centered approach sets us apart in family law representation.
How are your attorney fees structured?
We offer transparent fee structures with upfront cost discussions and reasonable rates tailored to each case's complexity and required services.
Can you handle high-conflict divorce cases?
Yes, our experienced litigators effectively manage high-conflict divorces involving hidden assets, financial disputes, and contentious custody battles.
