$ 325-325 per hour
Dennis M. Germain
About Dennis
Biography
I am an award-winning family law attorney and founder of Best Interest Law, practicing in the Metropolitan Detroit Area (Macomb, Oakland, Wayne). My expertise is in research and analysis of all areas of family law (complex to simple divorce, custody, parenting time, child support, asset & debt division, spousal support, paternity, post-judgment, domestic relations appeals, & PPO cases). I have experience in the private and non-profit sectors, have had much success for my clients at the trial court level, have succeeded in the Court of Appeals, have drafted multiple successful appellate briefs, and have drafted judicial opinions for the Wayne Count Circuit Court Family Division.
I believe uncertainty is often the root of discontent for clients. That is why I have spent my career organizing complicated family law issues in a comprehensible manner.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Child Custody
25%
13 years
Child Support
25%
13 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
13 years
Family
25%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 13 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2013
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Location
Dennis M Germain PLLC
48639 Hayes Rd Ste 9, Shelby Township, MI, 48315
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Posted by Linda | February 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Hardworking
I was very satisfied with mr. Germain’s services. He was extremely knowledgeable and offered me much support in areas I was unaware of. He was strategic with time in that things got done promptly . I would definitely hire Mr. Germain again and also recommend his services.
Posted by Rick | December 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great Family Law Attorney
I would recommend Mr. Germain anyone with a family law matter. He is very knowledgeable and great to his clients.
Posted by John | November 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney
A great lawyer for an unfortunate situation
Dennis was quick and to the point with so many things and explained them better than I would have expected, he also took the time to listen to my requests instead of giving me panned responses or feedback. When I needed to get ahold of him he always gave me a call back, when he needed a response from...
Posted by Monique | October 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent and knowledgeable
I would like to give 10 stars if I could. My first lawyer had a heart attack and I received his assistant to handle my case. Needless to say everything went down hill from there. Dennis picked up the pieces and made my life so much easier. He comforted me with his knowledge and stopped the uncontroll...
Posted by Christine | May 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommended
Dennis represented me better than I could have imagined. He got me through a long and rough time during my divorce proceedings. Dennis was highly professional and responsive. He kept me informed throughout the process. Dennis was very honest with me from the beginning about my case. He did not p...
Dennis M. Germain's Lawyer Endorsements
"My practice is in close proximity to Mr. Germain's. I have seen first hand how diligent he is in fighting for his clients. He leaves no stone unturned. I would not hesitate to send any of my clients to speak with Mr. Germain about their family law issues. He is a great attorney and I am happy to have him as a colleague."
"I endorse this attorney, who provides so generously to the AVVO community and gives sound legal advice."
"Not only do I endorse this attorney, but I personally send my clients with family and divorce law issues to him. I know I can trust Dennis to get them the best possible outcome and they RAVE about his services."
"I strongly endorse Mr. Germain. He is an extremely well-respected, dedicated lawyer who holds that rare gift of actually caring about his clients."
"Dennis was on the other side in a very contentious matter. I was impressed by both his firm commitment to his client's goals and his varied legal knowledge. Further, I found that he offered meaningful creative suggestions that assisted in resolving our case quickly, saving both his client and mine significant attorney's fees."
"Mr. Germain is highly recommended!"
"Such a hard working attorney! Dennis really cares about his clients. A great quality that is hard to find these days."
"I recently met Dennis working on a case together. He did an excellent job. His pleadings were in great and he really cared about his client. I would recommend him to anyone in the area looking for a family law attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Michigan Rising Star - Family Law, Super Lawyers
2010
Cali Law Excellence for the Future Award, Family Law, Cali
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Best Inteterest Law (Family Law & Divorce)
2011 - 2013
Law Clerk, Attorney, Lady4Justice, PLLC (Family Law, Divorce)
2011 - 2011
Extern, Legal Aid & Defender Of Detroit (Divorce Clinic)
2011 - 2011
Student General Civil Mediator, Wayne Mediation Center
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk, Stillman Law Office
2009 - 2009
Extern, Wayne County Circuit Court (Family Division) - Judge Richard Halloran
2008 - 2010
Research Assistant, UDM Kresge Law Library
2008 - 2008
Legal Assistant, Stillman Law Office
2007 - 2007
Intern, Hoffman, Wartell, Bowyer & Midtgard (American Divorce Assoc. for Men)
Associations
2013 - Present
Macomb County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Macomb County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of Michigan, Family Law SectionMember
2013 - 2015
Oakland County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2013 - 2015
Oakland County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
State Bar of Michigan, Appellate Practice SectionMember
2013 - 2014
State Bar of Michigan, Taxation SectionMember
2009 - 2011
University of Detroit Mercy, Student Family Law OrganizationPresident, Founder
Sample of Legal Cases
2014 Mich COA No.317983
Succesfully Affirmed.
Education
2011
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
Juris Doctor
2008
Oakland Community College
Post Bachelor Paralegal
2005
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
Domestic Violence Prevention Court
Solution Oriented Domestic Violence Prevention Court-- Staffing, organization under way for new program
Publications
2016
Best Interest Law Blog
The Law on Parenting Time in Michigan; a Three Part Series
2016
Best Interest Law Blog
Modifying Custody vs. Modifying Parenting Time in Michigan
2015
Best Interest Law Blog
Your Right to a Specific Parenting Time Schedule in Michigan
2015
Best Interest Law Blog
Joint Legal Custody & Decision-Making during Your Visitation
2014
Best Interest Law Blog
Michigan Child Support | Are Employment Perks Considered Income?
2014
Best Ineterest Law Blog
“Parental Kidnapping” – Is Withholding Parenting Time a Crime in Michigan?
2014
Best Interest Law Blog
Michigan Child Support; “My Ex Refuses to Work.” Imputation of Income.
2014
Best Interest Law Blog
PPO Defense 3 of 3: Civil Mutual Restraining Orders in Michigan
2014
Best Interest Law Blog
PPO Defense 2 of 3: Defending Against “Stalking” Allegations in Michigan
2013
Best Interest Law Blog
PPO Defense 1 of 3: Defending Against Accusations of Domestic Abuse
2013
Best Interest Law Blog
Divorce When one Spouse Controls All the Money
2013
Best Interest Law Blog
Financial Care for a Special Needs Child in Divorce
2013
Best Interest Law Blog
A Biological Father’s Rights to Revoke/Claim Paternity.
2013
Best Interest Law Blog
Does Cheating Matter in a Divorce?
2013
Best Interest Law Blog
I’ve been overpaying for child support. May I get that money back?
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