Shareholder
616.392.1821 Ext. 263
jennifer@cunninghamdalman.com
Fax: 616.392.7106
Assistant:
Alivia Brown
616.392.1821 Ext. 279
alivia@cunninghamdalman.com
Estate Plan Paralegal:
Suzy Odell-Duncan
616.953.2415 Direct Line
suzyo@cunninghamdalman.com
- Biography
- Professional
- Personal
Jennifer DeYoung began her career as a law clerk for the Berrien County Circuit Court in 1996 and then practiced for 22 years with the law firm Hann Persinger PC in West Michigan before joining Cunningham Dalman PC in 2020.
Jennifer has broad expertise in family law, handling cases related to divorce, custody, parenting time, support, and adoptions. She is also trained in Collaborative Divorce, which allows couples to resolve their divorce outside of court in a confidential, collaborative setting. Additionally, Jennifer serves as a mediator in family law cases.
She also serves as a Guardian Ad Litem for adults and minors in guardianship and conservatorship cases in Probate Court and as a Guardian Ad Litem for children in family law and custody cases.
Jennifer also assists with probate and trust administration and estate planning, including drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney.
With her extensive experience in bankruptcy law, Jennifer provides advice on financial matters, including debt negotiation and bankruptcy filings.
Practice Areas
Specialized Services
- Mediation
- Adoption
- Collaborative Divorce
- Guardianships/Conservatorships
- Probate and Trust Administration
Education
- Juris Doctor degree, Valparaiso University, Magna cum laude
- Bachelor of Science degree, Calvin College
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Michigan
- Ottawa County Bar Association
- Western District of Michigan Federal Bar Association
- Western District of Michigan Bankruptcy Section
- Collaborative Divorce Professionals of West Michigan
- Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan
- International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
- Debtors Bar of West Michigan
Honors & Awards
- Grand Rapids Magazine’s Top Lawyers
Volunteer Associations and Memberships
- Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity, Member of the Board of Directors
- Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan, Member of Board of Directors
- Teen Court, past member of board of directors
- Pathways MI, past member of board of directors
Hobbies
- Paddle boarding
- Boating
- Skiing
- Hiking