Introduction
Arnson VanTol Law, PLC operates in West Michigan under the name American Divorce Association for Men (ADAM), a firm built around a single focus: protecting the legal rights of fathers and husbands in family law proceedings and criminal defense matters. The firm covers 18 counties across West Michigan, with offices in Grand Rapids at 4328 3 Mile Road NW Suite 200, and appointment availability in Kalamazoo at 5955 W. Main. The firm can be reached at 616-827-2326 and accepts debit, credit, cash, and phone payments.
Practice Areas
Family Law
The family law practice handles every stage of proceedings that affect fathers and husbands, from initial filings through post-judgment modifications:
- Divorce proceedings, both contested and those involving complex asset or custody disputes
- Child custody determinations and ongoing custody disputes
- Parenting time, including establishing, expanding, and enforcing parenting schedules
- Paternity establishment and related rights
- Child and spousal support calculations and modifications
- Property settlement and equitable distribution of marital assets
- Post-judgment modifications when circumstances change
Clients have praised the firm’s attorneys for fighting for fathers’ rights, achieving increased parenting time, and providing compassionate support during what are often the most difficult personal circumstances a person can face.
Criminal Defense
The criminal defense practice covers a broad range of charges, with particular attention to matters that frequently intersect with family law situations:
- Domestic violence charges
- Disorderly conduct
- Sex crimes
- Theft offenses
- Drug crimes, including drug distribution and intent to sell
- Drunk driving and super drunk driving
- Underage drinking and minor in possession charges
- Driver’s license restoration proceedings
- Protection orders
- Diversion programs
- Expungement
Attorney Profiles
Samantha VanTol is a named partner at the firm. Clients have praised her work fighting for fathers’ rights and her ability to achieve meaningful outcomes in parenting time disputes.
Ivan Shaw handles family law and criminal defense matters at the firm. Clients highlight his effectiveness in achieving increased parenting time for fathers and his supportive approach during difficult proceedings.
Both attorneys have received client recognition for their commitment to the fathers and husbands the firm represents, combining legal effectiveness with awareness of the emotional weight these cases carry.
Location and Service Area
The Grand Rapids office is located at 4328 3 Mile Road NW Suite 200, Grand Rapids. Appointments are also available in Kalamazoo at 5955 W. Main.
The firm serves clients across 18 West Michigan counties: Ottawa, Kent, Ionia, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Mecosta, Oceana, Osceola, Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Allegan, and Barry counties.
Website: adamgr.com/
Client Focus
The firm’s clients are fathers and husbands navigating family law proceedings, often alongside criminal defense matters that can affect their standing in custody and parenting time disputes. The firm’s exclusive focus on these clients means its experience is concentrated where they need it most: understanding the specific disadvantages fathers can face in family court and developing strategies to counter them. The payment flexibility, with debit, credit, cash, and phone payments accepted, reflects attention to the practical realities clients face during proceedings that already carry significant financial strain.
The intersection between family law and criminal defense is a practical reality for many of the firm’s clients. A domestic violence charge, for example, can directly affect a father’s custody and parenting time rights. Having the same firm handle both the criminal defense matter and the family law proceedings removes the coordination burden from the client and ensures that the strategy in each matter is informed by the other.
FAQ
Does the firm represent women in family law cases?
Arnson VanTol Law, PLC focuses specifically on representing fathers and husbands. The firm’s practice under the ADAM name reflects this specialized focus on the rights and interests of men in family law proceedings.
What parenting time outcomes has the firm achieved?
Clients have specifically praised the firm for achieving increased parenting time for fathers, a core goal of the family law practice.
How many counties does the firm serve?
The firm serves 18 counties across West Michigan, from Kent and Ottawa in the north to Kalamazoo, Calhoun, and Allegan in the south, and from Muskegon and Oceana on the Lake Michigan shoreline to Montcalm and Osceola inland.
Can the firm help with driver’s license restoration?
Yes. Driver’s license restoration is among the criminal defense services the firm provides, which is particularly relevant for clients dealing with drunk driving charges.
What payment methods are accepted?
The firm accepts debit cards, credit cards, cash, and phone payments.
Closing
West Michigan fathers dealing with divorce, custody battles, parenting time disputes, or criminal charges that touch their family situation face legal proceedings where specialized knowledge matters. The firm’s exclusive focus on fathers and husbands, combined with attorneys who have earned client recognition for both results and personal support, positions it as a resource specifically built for the people it serves across 18 counties of the region.