Family Law and Mediation

With 100+ Years of Combined Experience, Your Road to Resolution Begins by Partnering With Our Dedicated Firm

With strength and compassion, our lawyers will guide you through this difficult time and help you solve the problems you are facing. Our law firm does the hard work to inspire confidence in the legal process. We are committed to making a difference for our clients and the community.

Associate Attorney, Jeanie Collela; CEO and Managing Attorney, Shon Cook; and Senior Attorney, John Karafa

Family Law Matters

  • Divorce
  • Parenting Time
  • Child Support
  • Custody
  • Guardianship
  • Grandparents’ Rights
  • Post-Judgment Enforcement

Divorce in Michigan

Guidance in all phases of the process.

Shon Anne Cook

Family Law Mediation, Arbitration & Collaborative Law

Effectively resolving divorce and other family law disputes without the time and expense of litigation.

Providing Strength and Confidence in the Legal Process

Legal issues often arise due to crisis and uncertainty. Unfortunately, navigating through the legal processes is often as challenging as the underlying problems. It can be overwhelming to face such issues alone. The assistance of a qualified, caring legal team can bring renewed hope — and a plan of action.

We provide representation centered around our core values of strength, confidence, hard work, and unity of purpose for our clients and the community. You can rely on our attorneys and staff to work diligently to help you find a resolution to your legal concern. Our team is here to make the path to your future as smooth as possible.

Facing Family Law Challenges?

At Tabono Law, we consider our law practice a service of crisis intervention in many cases. We feel every client is special, and the family law matters they bring to our attention are unique to the individuals and circumstances. In collaboration with our clients, we focus on finding workable solutions — often through negotiation, litigation or mediation. Our compassionate lawyers listen attentively, will explain the law to you and create realistic expectations and outcomes.

Our attorneys have over 100 years of collective experience with family disputes and challenges. Our attorneys are trained in litigation, mediation and collaborative law. Our experienced and trained attorneys focus on reducing the conflict and expense that accompanies divorce and family law matters by creating options.

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Welcoming Clients as Diverse and Special as Michigan Itself

Client Testimonials

Shon Cook is compassionate, professional and will fight for her clients. I think very highly of her. Shon was very personable and professional. She looked out for my best interests and although it was a difficult time she set my mind at ease.

Michelle Zack

I had the privilege of having attorney John Karafa to assist and guide me through my divorce and subsequent custody proceedings. Mr Karafa demonstrated great knowledge of family law and provided a patient and listening ear during a difficult time of my life.

Kelli Wyma

Shon cares, she is personal and knows her business. Shon is friendly, and she is always there. Shon finds the time for you and gets answers.

David R. Scanlon