Family Law

Varnum's Family Law Team is comprised of lawyers who have dedicated their careers to achieving successful outcomes for individuals facing one of the most difficult times in their lives. With over 100 years of combined experience, Varnum's Family Law Team produces results by bringing an entrepreneurial spirit to each client's case. With our strong work ethic, creativity and innovation, each of Varnum's family law lawyers strives to accomplish the goals of our clients, whether they are husbands, fathers, wives, mothers, business owners, executives or professionals.

No matter the complexity of the family law issues involved, we provide our undivided attention to each client. Regardless of how sophisticated the estate, each of our clients receives the benefit of working with a large law firm that offers corporate, tax, labor and employment, and estate planning attorneys to assist each case when experience in any of these areas is required. No matter how difficult the relationship that exists between parents, each client receives the benefit of working with attorneys who have experience in high-conflict situations, mental health disorders and domestic abuse. 

Our goal is to assist our clients in reaching fair settlements in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Our clients also understand that if agreements cannot be reached, our Family Law Team will effectively and passionately represent their interests in the courtroom. Let Varnum be the law firm that takes care of protecting you, your children and your assets.

For more information, please contact either your Varnum attorney, or Julia Perkins at 248/567-7427 or japerkins@varnumlaw.com.

COVID-19 Resources

In light of COVID-19, we are focusing this page on resources for families as they navigate through this unsettled and uncertain time. We will continue to add information as it becomes available. Please check back for additional resources as well as updates on the current state of the law as it relates to family law issues.

Legal Matters

Michigan Stay at Home Order, Executive Order 2020-2021.

Michigan Supreme Court on Child Custody Matters, Michigan Supreme Court, 03-16-20.

Coping With Parenting Time During COVID-19, Erika Leuffen Salerno and Shalini Nangia

Guidelines for Divorced and Separated Parents During COVID-19, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Local Court Administrative Orders, State Bar of Michigan.

State of Michigan Government Resources, State of Michigan.

Communicating with our Children

Talking with Kids about COVID-19, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Ten Tips for Talking about COVID-19 with Your Kids, PBS

Health and Safety Information

How to Protect Yourself, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

Helping Kids Through the Corona Virus, Michigan Medicine, Department of Psychiatry.

Telehealth Counseling Options, Pine Rest Behavioral Health.

Print Resources from CDC, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.

Parenting During COVID-19, Pine Rest Behavioral Health.

Education and Community Resources

K-12 Learning Activities and Resources, Kentwood Public Schools.

K-12 Online Learning Resources, Forest Hills Public Schools.

Homeschooling for Tweens and Teens, New York Times, March 12, 2020.

Safe House Center, Safe House Center

Volunteer Opportunities

Give Blood. Find a Drive. American Red Cross

Sew Masks, A.B. Mask for a Nurse by a Nurse