Attorney Karen E. Wells-Krusell

Located in Gaylord, Michigan, we are a full service family law firm providing representation in:

• Divorce actions - with or without children, minimal property, no property or substantial real estate holdings with financial assets
• Custody actions - in paternity cases, divorce actions or after judgments have been entered
• Juvenile proceedings - neglect, abuse, criminal
• Guardianships - for the elderly as well as minor children
• Adoptions - step parent, third party or relative
• Paternity actions - determination, custody, child support, and other issues
• Simple Wills & Trusts - Plan how to leave your estate now, so that you can sit back, relax and enjoy the "golden years".
• Debt Collection - We have a successful track record of collecting debts owed to local corporations and property owners associations.
• Referrals to specialized attorneys outside the area of family law. (We even tell you when you don't need an attorney!)

We serve clients in:

• Otsego County
• Montmorency County
• Crawford County
• Charlevoix County
• Emmet County
• Cheboygan County

Our approach to family law is strong and assertive using a variety of tactics. We make aggressive, strong proposals for negotiation and/or mediation. If negotiation and mediation do not resolve your problems, we aggressively prepare to win at trial.

We know the best experts to hire for you in:

• Real Estate
• Personal property Evaluation
• Psychologists
• Counselors
• Debt Collection

Staff Background

Elizabeth Mench

Karen E. Wells-Krusell has been practicing family law in Michigan since 1989. She started her own family law firm in February of 1995. Prior to a career in Law, she taught in the public schools of Michigan for 18 years. She also worked in Public Relations for 2 years. Her degrees include:

• Western Michigan University B.A.
• Central Michigan University M.A.
• Thomas M. Cooley Law School J.D.

Elizabeth Mench has 17 years of banking and business development experience. She has also served as Clerk for over 4 years on her township board. Community involvement with businesses and individuals has been a vital part of her career as well as her personal life.

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