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Joseph M. Fletcher

3.5
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 19 years

Family Lawyer at Saint Joseph, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

606 Main Street, Saint Joseph, MI

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Licensed in Michigan for 19 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2006

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Fletcher Law

606 Main Street, Saint Joseph, MI, 49085

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Betty | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great grandparent custody battle

Great grandparent custody battle. We hired Mr. Fletcher to help us get visitation rights and possible custody for a great granddaughter. He made us feel like we could win or had a good chance of winning we paid him $3500. Then when we went to court he said I told you you probably wouldn't whenc. We h...ired Mr. Fletcher to help us get visitation rights and possible custody for a great granddaughter. He made us feel like we could win or had a good chance of winning we paid him $3500. Then when we went to court he said I told you you probably wouldn't win . No this is not what he told us he made us feel like we had a chance and he let us down. He did not do his research because it was (The day of the hearing) out found out great grandparents have no rights. Thank you Mr. Fletcher for nothing

Joseph Fletcher

Replied last August 23, 2017

There are significant facts missing from Betty's review, which makes the review unreliable and inaccurate. Betty fails to mention that the father (a party to the case) was fully on board with Betty receiving all of his parenting time for grandparent visitation. Over the course of the case, the mother and father ended up talking and ultimately agreeing to signing an affidavit (through the advice of their respective attorneys) stating that they opposed an order for gp rights, which precludes gp rights in this case by statute as written. Betty's review also fails to mention that CPS was involved during the the case, which caused a significant delay because the family case was stayed until CPS finished its case. During the CPS case, Betty and her husband were not permitted contact with their granddaughter, which caused a lot of problems emotionally for Betty (understandably so). The motion for gp rights itself not only cited the relevant provisions of the gp statute, but Betty was fully advised of all of the potential risks and outcomes from the beginning. Betty undoubtedly loves her granddaugther very much and she is likely a much better provider than the child's parents; however, Betty will never accept the outcome of the case and the lawyer and court system will be blamed for it. Betty should make her complaints to the legislators in Michigan and change the law for grandparents. I wish Betty and her husband the best and hope they get to be a part of their granddaughter's life.

Posted by Jennifer | March 09, 2014 | Child Custody

Fantastic Lawyer!

It was simply a Godsend that I found Mr. Fletcher to represent me on my Divorce/Child custody case. I had a very emotionally traumatic marriage and the 6 month separation period was horrendous. Mr. Fletcher was very professional, very kind and very knowledgable. He was very proactive and got things ...done quickly. He answered my many emails promptly and educated me on the law as well. In person he was very forward and told you the truth and realistic expectations, so you were not in the dark and not caught off guard. He was very well spoken in front of the judge and I can not emphasize on his professionalism enough. I saw my ex's lawyer and how he performed and let me just say I praise God I had Mr. Fletcher! Even after his services to me concluded, he is still in contact with me to follow up on one more final item and he said if I ever need anything, do not hesitate to contact him. I can not say enough good things about him. This was the most difficult moment of my life and worse because I had very atrocious circumstances and little children involved and Mr. Fletcher got me through it in one piece. He is a family man and truly cares about doing what's right and wanting to help his clients. His kindness is not a weakness, he is very strong and confident and commanding when it comes down to business. His empathy and understanding, his professionalism and promptness to get things done quickly makes him an incredible lawyer that I was so thankful to have had.

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