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Happy National Boss Day to our founder, Jim Kraayeveld.Grateful for his leadership and the example he sets for the rest ...
10/16/2026

Happy National Boss Day to our founder, Jim Kraayeveld.

Grateful for his leadership and the example he sets for the rest of the team every day.

10/15/2026

Without joint legal custody, you have no say in where your child goes to school, who their therapist is, what medical treatment they receive, or even end-of-life decisions. These aren't hypotheticals, they're real situations fathers face when they didn't pursue joint legal custody. Don't find out too late. πŸ’™

πŸŽ₯ Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/IhnG2nt9U5I
πŸ“ž Call us at (616) 612-1393 or visit kraayeveld.com to schedule a consultation.

10/13/2026

In Michigan, it's the Affidavit of Parentage, not the birth certificate, that establishes a father's legal rights. Without it signed by both parents, the birth mother has sole custody by default. Before deciding what to sign or not sign, talk to an attorney. This is the start of an 18-year co-parenting relationship. πŸ’™

πŸŽ₯ Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/NFQt6nN4dDc
πŸ“ž Call us at (616) 612-1393 or visit kraayeveld.com to schedule a consultation.

On  , we recognize that BPD is an illness, not a moral failing. If you're navigating divorce with a spouse who has BPD, ...
10/10/2026

On , we recognize that BPD is an illness, not a moral failing. If you're navigating divorce with a spouse who has BPD, you deserve support for yourself and your children. Jim shares what to expect: https://zurl.co/oQEcR

10/08/2026

Waiting for things to calm down isn't neutral, it's lost ground. Every month of delay is another month the other parent's version of normal becomes your child's normal. The window to fight parental alienation is widest at the earliest opportunity, and it narrows every single day. πŸ’™

πŸŽ₯ Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/4NT3p9TsfhI
πŸ“ž Call us at (616) 612-1393 or visit kraayeveld.com to schedule a consultation.

10/06/2026

Bauer v. Waidelich just came out this year and even though it's an unpublished case, judges across Michigan can treat it as a strong signal of how courts will rule on legal custody issues. If you don't have joint legal custody, this case is a warning you shouldn't ignore. πŸ’™

πŸŽ₯ Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/dWaVlMrq-0A
πŸ“ž Call us at (616) 612-1393 or visit kraayeveld.com to schedule a consultation.

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct 4–10). One in five adults experience a mental health condition each year...
10/04/2026

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week (Oct 4–10).

One in five adults experience a mental health condition each year and yet stigma still keeps too many people from reaching out. If you're struggling, or supporting someone who is, know that help exists.

NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264, or text "HelpLine" to 62640.

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.A reminder that support exists for those experiencing domestic vio...
10/01/2026

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

A reminder that support exists for those experiencing domestic violence, and that recognizing the signs in ourselves, colleagues, or loved ones, matters.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233) is available 24/7.

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