James Kraayeveld
Grand Rapids, MI
Licensed for 3 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Divorce and separation
Language
English Dutch
About
I have a passion for helping families through difficult times. Prior to my legal career, I worked with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. I was able to gain the compassion and knowledge to help families navigate through a complex system in times of need. Now, I guide clients through a different, yet still complex system - family court.While working for MDHHS, I was stationed in an elementary school. The families there became “my families” and I took great pride in the simple task of greeting the students at the door every morning with a big smile and a high-five. I believe it is imperative that every child and family I work with knows their worth.I am born and raised in the Grand Rapids area. As an only child I developed an ability to keep myself entertained. I’d put on theater, music, and dance shows in my backyard where neighbors came to enjoy the show; at least until the batteries in my beloved “boombox” would lose their charge. My love for theater and public speaking has served me well as an attorney as I advocate for my clients in court.After completing my undergraduate degree in one of my two loves, music, I went on to attend WMU Thomas M. Cooley Law School and graduated magna cum laude to practice my second love, law. My first goal was to find a place where I could work with colleagues who would share my love for parents and children in need and where the team would value a superior knowledge of Michigan law. I found that right away with the Kraayeveld Law team. Here, the attorneys work as a team to passionately represent clients at all stages of divorce and custody litigation.In my free time, I enjoy spending family time with my husband and our two daughters, and my English Bulldog – Sir Howard the Magnifico – affectionately known as “Howie.”
Practices Areas
Child custody
Child support
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
English Dutch
Contact
Kraayeveld Law Offices PC300 State St SEGrand Rapids, MI, 49503-4313300 State St SEGrand Rapids, MI, 49503-4313
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I 100% recommend Kendra as a attorney she was very precessional, on time and on top of my case. Kendras attention to the situation and care for my case was fenomenal. I am a Dad to the Bone and I was looking for a attorney who was serious about family, as this was very important to me. She helped me win my battles against my Ex who’s priorities were money, she kept starting frivolous motions to get off of child support and also motions stating me and my fiancé were hurting the children in hopes to gain full custody of the children. Father of a 2 year old and 4 year old now have 50/50 custody physical and legal I won the motions and she even managed to win attorney fees All in a matter of months. As a man it can seem difficult but not impossible especially with a great attorney like Kendra by your side, so again as a serious loving father I 100% recommend Kendra and her law firm.
I 100% recommend Kendra as a attorney she was very precessional, on time and on top of my case. Kendras attention to the situation and care for my case was fenomenal. I am a Dad to the Bone and I was looking for a attorney who was serious about family, as this was very important to me. She helped me win my battles against my Ex who’s priorities were money, she kept starting frivolous motions to get off of child support and also motions stating me and my fiancé were hurting the children in hopes to gain full custody of the children. Father of a 2 year old and 4 year old now have 50/50 custody physical and legal I won the motions and she even managed to win attorney fees All in a matter of months. As a man it can seem difficult but not impossible especially with a great attorney like Kendra by your side, so again as a serious loving father I 100% recommend Kendra and her law firm.
I 100% recommend Kendra as a attorney she was very precessional, on time and on top of my case. Kendras attention to the situation and care for my case was fenomenal. I am a Dad to the Bone and I was looking for a attorney who was serious about family, as this was very important to me. She helped me win my battles against my Ex who’s priorities were money, she kept starting frivolous motions to get off of child support and also motions stating me and my fiancé were hurting the children in hopes to gain full custody of the children. Father of a 2 year old and 4 year old now have 50/50 custody physical and legal I won the motions and she even managed to win attorney fees All in a matter of months. As a man it can seem difficult but not impossible especially with a great attorney like Kendra by your side, so again as a serious loving father I 100% recommend Kendra and her law firm.