Breitmeyer Cushman PLLC

In addition to divorce and separation matters, the firm handles a range of related family law issues and other matters, including:

• Prenuptial agreement preparation and enforcement
• Paternity matters
• Probate and estate planning
• Trust administration
• Related real estate and business transactions

Locations

The firm has two locations in Southeast Michigan. One office location listed on the website is:

Royal Oak office 333 W. 7th Street, Suite 110 Royal Oak, MI 48067

Note: The website states that the firm has two locations in Southeast Michigan, but only the Royal Oak street address is provided.

Phone and fax

• Main telephone numbers: 248.723.3975 and 313.962.4600
• Fax: 313.962.3600

General consultation inquiries

Prospective clients may request a consultation or more information by contacting the office using the published phone numbers or the contact forms on the website. The firm handles inquiries related to:

• Family law
• Divorce
• Custody
• Support issues
• Other related family law matters

Business hours are not listed on the website.

The firm is experienced in handling complex divorce matters, including cases that involve:

• Closely held or family-owned businesses
• Separate property issues
• Disputes over spousal support

Child-related matters

The firm handles cases involving:

• Child custody
• Parenting time and related custody disputes
• Child support and related support issues

Agreements and paternity

Related family law services include:

• Prenuptial agreement preparation
• Prenuptial agreement enforcement
• Paternity matters

Additional family-related legal services

In connection with family law representation, the firm also handles:

• Probate and estate planning
• Trust administration
• Related real estate and business transactions

The website does not list specific flat fees, retainers, or billing arrangements for these services.

Breitmeyer Cushman PLLC is able to provide specialized legal services to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in family law matters.

American Sign Language (ASL)

Attorney Kathryn M. Cushman is skilled in American Sign Language and is able to communicate directly in ASL with Deaf and hard of hearing clients in family law cases.

Types of matters

The firm can assist Deaf and hard of hearing clients with the same types of family law matters it handles for all clients, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Child custody and parenting time disputes
• Child support and other support issues
• Prenuptial agreements
• Other related family law matters

Clients who are Deaf or hard of hearing can contact the firm using the published phone numbers or website contact forms to inquire about scheduling a consultation.

Admission to practice

• Admitted to practice law in 1983

Areas of practice

• Family law and attendant matters

Education

• J.D., Detroit College of Law (1982)
• B.A., Hobart and William Smith Colleges (1978)

Professional memberships

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow, Michigan Chapter
• State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section
• Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
• Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association
• Oakland County Bar Association
• Wayne County Family Law Bar Association

Honors, roles, and additional experience

• Named to *Best Lawyers in America*, 2012 to present
• Named to *Dbusiness* Top Lawyers, 2012 to present
• Named to *Super Lawyers*, 2012–2018
• Top 50 Women Lawyers in Michigan, 2015 to present
• State Bar of Michigan Family Law Council, Chair (2016–2017)
• Elected to State Bar of Michigan Family Law Council (2011)
• State Bar of Michigan Standing Committee on Character and Fitness, Standing Committee member (2005–2016); previously advisor to Oakland County Subcommittee B, advisor since 2001
• Oakland County Bar Foundation, Fellow
• Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE), faculty, moderator, and panelist (2008 to present)
• Certified in Collaborative Law
• Conducts mediations and arbitrations in family law matters
• Court-appointed Guardian ad Litem and Parenting Coordinator
• Wayne County Family Law Bar Association, Chair, Moderator, and Treasurer (2010–2014)
• Wayne County Family Law Bar Association, Moderator of Annual Nuts and Bolts Seminar (2010–2014)

Admission to practice

• Admitted to practice law in 2002

Areas of practice

• Family law
• Assistance to Deaf and hard of hearing individuals in family law matters

Education

• J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (2002)
• B.A. and B.S., Madonna University (1999)

Honors, roles, and additional experience

• Super Lawyer, 2014 to present
• Super Lawyer Rising Star, 2012–2013
• Wayne County Family Law Bar Association, Executive Board member (2014–2018)
• Skilled in American Sign Language and able to provide specialized services to the Deaf community in family matters
• Frequently appointed by area courts to serve as Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for minor children in high-conflict family matters
• Previously served on the State Bar of Michigan Committee on Justice Initiatives, Equal Access Initiative Disabilities Work Group
• Volunteer speaker for the Beaumont Hospital Parenting Program on legal issues and infant sign language
• University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Moot Court Board of Directors, Director of Competitions (2002) and Senior of the Year recipient

Professional memberships

• State Bar of Michigan, Family Law Section
• Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
• Wayne County Family Law Bar Association
• Oakland County Bar Foundation, Fellow

In the news

• Featured in *Detroit Legal News*, April 2011
• Inducted into Madonna University Athletics Hall of Fame, Class of 2012

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