New Haven Family Lawyers

Heather Brooks-Szachta earned her Juris Doctorate in 1997 from Wayne State University Law School in Detroit, Michigan. This came after earning her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Michigan-Flint in 1992. She was licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan in 1997 and was admitted to Federal Court in 2005. Before coming to work at the Law Offices of Barry Shoults & Associates in 1999, and becoming partner in Shoults, Picard & Brooks, PLLC in 2010, she gained experience at the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office, the Wayne County Neighborhood Legal Services Clinic, and a...

Jamie grew up in Lake Orion, Michigan, where her office is located. She is a divorced mother of four children: Trevor, Emily, Ben and Everly. She is also a part of the special needs community, as her youngest has Down Syndrome. She has both the personal and legal experience to help you expertly navigate your legal needs. Jamie is a proud graduate of Oakland University and Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where she graduated Cum Laude in 2012, receiving the prestigious Certificate of Merit in Family Law and Trial Skills. She interned with the...

Consumer Bankruptcy, Loan Workouts, Domestic Relations and Criminal Matters

Mr. Borkowski advises clients in all facets of Estate Planning, Probate law, Real Estate, Corporate Law and Corporate Transactions. Estate Planning includes advising clients with regard to Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Last Will & Testament, Living Wills and Medical Power of Attorney, and Durable Power of Attorney. Mr. Borkowski represents clients in both commercial and residential real estate transactions from either a buyer or seller prospective. Mr. Borkowski also represents clients regarding decedent’s probate estates, trust administrations and guardianship and conservatorship matters. He has many years of experience appearing before the Probate Courts in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe, Genesee,...

Over 20 years of experience exclusively in Family Law. We can help you with your divorce, custody, parenting time or support matter. Call us. Your first call with a lawyer is free.

Kristen received her Bachelor’s Degree in Government from Evangel University in Springfield, Missouri and her Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School – Auburn Hills. During her undergraduate studies, Kristen completed an internship with the Family Research Council, studied in Washington D.C., and also studied-abroad in Israel. While in law school and before coming to work at Shoults, Picard & Brooks, PLLC, she gained experience through moot court and internships at the 71-B District Court with the Honorable Kim David Glaspie and an internship with the Lapeer County Prosecutor’s Office. Kristen is licensed to practice in the...

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Lorne B. Gold's practice, located in Bloomfield Hills, is predominantly focused on matrimonial matters. He has differentiated himself through his handling and resolution of the most financially and emotionally complex of family law matters. In both 2008 and 2009, Law & Politics and Superlawyers magazine recognized him as one of the state's top divorce and family law attorneys. In 2008, he was recognized as one of the state's top divorce attorneys under the age of 40, the only family law attorney in Oakland, Wayne, Macomb or Livingston County to receive this distinction by his peers . Gold's practice includes representation...

Candyce Abbatt has over forty years of experience in the field of family law. She specializes in high conflict divorce, custody, change of domicile, child and spousal support litigation. Candyce has represented men and women from all walks of life including teachers, auto workers, executives, brokers, homemakers, engineers, as well as high profile individuals in the fields of broadcasting, music, entertainment and sports. Many of Candyce's clients or their spouses are small "closely held" business owners. She works intensely with financial and valuation experts and appraisers to achieve the best, and least painful outcome. A...

Miyone Williams is a licensed Attorney and Counselor experienced in handling large caseloads seeking to expand her legal knowledge and expertise.