You may be keenly interested in developing your own settlement terms and want to leave the court out of it. Collaborative law allows just that. The new process isn't for everyone. Who's going to keep the house? Do retirement plans get divided in divorce? Does the cottage have to be sold? Particularly if you own a business, it's important to make wise decisions about property since the impact will last well into the future.
Mediation or collaborative law not for you? You might be able to work with your partner to develop a settlement. If you aren't sure how, a mediator can assist you to understand the issues and develop a solid agreement. We have helped hundreds of parents navigate the adoption process. Whether you are placing or adopting a baby, adopting a child for whom you've been guardian, or are a stepparent who is parenting, we love helping you become family!
Mediation or collaborative law not for you? You might be able to work with your partner to develop a settlement. If you aren't sure how, a mediator can assist you to understand the issues and develop a solid agreement. We have helped hundreds of parents navigate the adoption process. Whether you are placing or adopting a baby, adopting a child for whom you've been guardian, or are a stepparent who is parenting, we love helping you become family!
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The attorneys and legal assistants at Berecz & Associates PLC have all been on your side of divorce lawyer's desk. None of us planned to be there. All of us were terrified at some point. So much is at stake. What's going to happen with the kids? How am I going to come out of this financially? Who will keep the home?
Please note, we do our best to respond to online inquiries but if you have a priority request of time-sensitive nature be sure to call us as well. The attorneys at Berecz & Associates PLC are committed to serving families across the lifespan.
Our continuum of care starts with providing prenuptial agreements before marriage, assisting in adoptions, preparing wills and other estate planning documents, supporting and representing families through divorce, and handling elder law/lifespan concerns.Disclaimer: The purpose of this site is to give you information about our practice and about areas of the law that may interest you.
Our continuum of care starts with providing prenuptial agreements before marriage, assisting in adoptions, preparing wills and other estate planning documents, supporting and representing families through divorce, and handling elder law/lifespan concerns.Disclaimer: The purpose of this site is to give you information about our practice and about areas of the law that may interest you.
Deborah Bennett Berecz (pronounced Be-Reece) obtained her law degree from Notre Dame Law School and focuses her practice primarily on family law, including Collaborative Divorce, mediation, adoption and alternative dispute resolution. Deborah is committed to providing clients an array of options to ensure that the right process is chosen for each individual case.
Attorney Albert Mais has been practicing law in Southwest Michigan for over 17 years. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Florida International University in 1994 and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate degree (JD) from the University of Toledo College of Law in 1999. Whatever your legal situation, Attorney Albert Mais is here to make sure your legal rights are protected.
Since 2014, Deborah has served on the Hospice at Home Board. A year later she was asked to serve on the Governance Board. It is a thoroughly rewarding privilege for Deborah to serve this organization of highly dedicated, caring people. At most board meetings, members of the team are introduced to us from physicians to clergy to social workers to hands-on caregivers.
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Amy Kuchan
Jan 10, 2021
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I’m incredibly grateful to have had Deb Berecz as my guide through this major life transition. She was sensitive, considerate and thorough. I felt clear on my options at every decision point and confident that she always had my best interest in mind. I highly recommend Deb and the collaborative divorce process as a whole. All parties were considered equal and treated with respect.
Ed Crampton
Nov 02, 2020
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I had a couple of consultations with Deborah who referred me to another lawyer in her office. She was very patient and insightful. Her insights helped me better understand my situation and proceed with the proper course of action. Her staff has provided me with a tremendous amount of support and encouragement throughout my process.
Debi Mast
Aug 17, 2020
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Jose G. Zammataro
Jun 16, 2020
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Deborah Berecz is a very professional mediator lawyer. She is kind and understanding, she is helpful with all the legal matters when children are involved in a divorce and offer guidance on how to approach children's welfare. If you are trying to find someone to help to take somebody to the cleaner, Deborah Berecz is not that person. She would mediate between the two parts involved to get the financial, parenting and everything that involves a divorce with fairness results for both parts involved.
Bonnie Corondan
Dec 07, 2019
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Deborah Berecz is an intelligent and compassionate lawyer. Her firm aided us in coming to terms with our divorce by negotiating across the table instead of fighting in court, which can be brutal. Divorce is hard enough. With her knowledge and guidance we were able to make an agreement with very little problems. If you would like your divorce handled with less arguments and more reconciliation between all parties I highly recommend her.
Linda Beushausen
Oct 29, 2019
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Andriy Kharkovyy
Jan 05, 2019
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Amber Wingrove
Jul 08, 2018
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Emily Montgomery
Jul 02, 2018
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Tracy Wingrove
Jun 15, 2018
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