Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorney in Brighton, MI
Since establishing my practice in 2007, I have dedicated myself to providing compassionate and strategic legal representation in family law matters. With over two decades of experience, including early career work at Brian Lavan and Associates, I bring deep expertise in divorce proceedings, custody arrangements, and estate planning. My firm prioritizes personalized solutions tailored to each client's unique circumstances, ensuring clarity throughout complex legal processes.We handle all aspects of family law, from property division to post-judgment enforcement, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to client education and empowerment. Our approach combines thorough preparation for mediation or trial with a focus on minimizing emotional stress during transitional periods. As a Brighton-based attorney, I actively engage with local legal protocols while maintaining flexibility for virtual consultations when preferred.
Services
Divorce Law
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Estate Planning
Mediation Services
Post-Judgment Enforcement
Paternity Cases
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of family law experience since 1996
- Our team provides personalized custody arrangement consultations
- We handle complex property division cases with precision
- We maintain transparent communication throughout legal proceedings
- Our practice includes mediation services to minimize conflict
Services
Divorce Law
Our firm handles complete divorce proceedings from initial filings through final settlements. We guide clients through property division, retirement benefit allocation, and special circumstances involving separate property claims. With extensive courtroom experience, we prepare cases for trial while exploring mediation options to minimize conflict and emotional stress.
Child Custody
We provide comprehensive custody consultations explaining legal frameworks and parenting time schedules. Our approach focuses on creating workable arrangements that serve children's best interests while protecting parental rights. We handle custody modifications and enforcement issues with sensitivity to family dynamics.
Spousal Support
We analyze factors determining spousal support obligations and entitlements, including income disparities and living standards. Our representation covers initial determinations, modifications, and enforcement actions while explaining court evaluation criteria and potential outcomes.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills and related documentation. Our approach ensures clear directives for asset distribution and guardianship arrangements while addressing potential challenges to estate validity and tax implications.
Mediation Services
We provide mediation services as both neutral facilitators and client representatives. Our process focuses on collaborative problem-solving to resolve disputes efficiently while preparing clients for potential trial scenarios through thorough case preparation and discovery processes.
People
Thomas M. Spackey
Attorney & Founder
Licensed in Michigan since 1996, Thomas established his practice in 2007 after working at Brian Lavan and Associates. He specializes in family law matters including divorce, custody, and estate planning, bringing extensive courtroom experience and mediation expertise to Brighton clients.
Questions
What family law services do you specialize in?
We specialize in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, estate planning, mediation services, and post-judgment enforcement cases.
How do you handle property division in divorce cases?
We provide strategic guidance on marital property classification and division of assets including retirement benefits while protecting your financial interests.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, we offer phone, email, and Zoom consultations while maintaining in-person options with appropriate safety protocols.
How are child custody arrangements determined?
We explain custody types and parenting time schedules while advocating for arrangements that serve the child's best interests.
What post-divorce legal services do you provide?
We assist with enforcing divorce judgments, modifying support orders, and addressing paternity or guardianship matters.
