Listen to a 1 min. clip from a recent episode of "Best Interest of the Family",
a radio show dedicated to affecting positive change for Parents rights. "Michael Thomas
is the best family court attorney that I've ever been around or ever heard of..." John L.
When I had no choice but to file for divorce, I was terrified. My situation
was extremely complex and unusual and I feared that no one would believe
everything we had been through-let alone care enough to fight for my
children's safety as well as my own.
I met with several different attorneys. Telling each one, all the details
of my now ex-husbands lengthy criminal history, his alcohol, drug and
gambling addictions and his emotionally, verbally and physically abusive
personality. During these consultations, I felt like I wasn't being
believed or taken seriously. I felt as if I was being viewed as a bitter
woman who just wanted to get back at my husband for our failed marriage.
This was completely untrue. I felt that the attorneys didn't want to be
bothered with all the extra work that my complicated case would require, yet
they all quoted me a retainer fee and rushed me out the door.
I felt devastated and hopeless that my husband would lie and cheat and fool
the courts again and that my children and I would never be free from his
dysfunction.
Then I met Mike. I walked into his office, with all of my worries, my
notes, police reports etc. I was scared, nervous, stressed and ready to be
disappointed again. I began to tell him everything and he took notes and
asked me questions. I think I was there for about 2 hours. He seemed
interested in everything I had to say and I felt comfortable. I went home
and talked to my parents and my Mom came the next day to meet him. We
decided to retain him. Then the very best thing happened. He gave me his
cell phone number and said that I could call him anytime. To be honest, I
only half way believed that. I figured he was just trying to look like he
really cared since we had just retained him. And then our attorney/client
journey began.
When I said my case was complicated, I was NOT exaggerating. There were so
many complicated and stressful things to get through (and I think I was
stressed and worried enough for 100 people) and Mike was always honest with
me on what to expect-the good possibility and the bad possibility-so I would
never be taken by surprise. He also honored his promise to be available 24
hours a day. Even when I needed something explained for the 10th time, he
never seemed irritated or bothered by my calls. Thoughts of new questions
and bad things usually come up after 5pm and on the weekends-but my stress
was relieved once I was able to talk to Mike. He always took my calls. He
always maintained a strong line of communication with me. He always told me
all of my options up front so that I could make my own choices, with his
legal experience as guidance. He never pressured me into anything. He just
guided me to make the best decisions possible
A very, long story short. I am now divorced with the best possible outcome
I could have expected-sole legal and physical custody of my beautiful boys
and a brand new start to our new, safe and finally peace filled lives. Not
to mention that I am a completely different person than I was the day I
first met Mike. I am a victorious, happy single mom with two fantastic boys
and just plain old, normal everyday stress.
I believe that Mike genuinely cared about the outcome of my divorce as well
as my kids and I. The fact that I was able to trust Mike with our future
speaks volumes of his character as an attorney. Getting through this
nightmare, makes me wish I would have filed for divorce years ago. I would
highly recommend him to anyone facing the possibility of divorce.
A victorious, happy new womanTo whom it may Concern: February 14th my ex-wife filed for divorce, her attorney contacted Michael Thomas (who is representing me, DK) stating that I am a dead beat dad, a loser, doesn't work, and a bad father. Keep in mind I have never met this man before. Michael Thomas did an outstanding job turning all of the above quotes around in front of the Judge. Also Michael was contacted by my daughter's counselor stating that I should be removed from my house because I am a bad father to my daughter Lillian and I am also a dead beat dad (the counselor also has never met me) and Michael resolved that issue and had the case thrown out of court. My ex-wife tried to get me to pay thousands and thousands of dollars in bills or I would spend jail time. Michael reviewed all bills they sent over and once again it was thrown out of court. My divorce is over I came out of the divorce way ahead of the program. I am still having some issues selling the house, and Michael is in contact with my ex-wife's new attorney regarding parenting and the home for sale and is doing a wonderful job. I can sleep at night and not worry about a thing. Michael does not rush to judgment and he gets all the facts. He will contact the other attorney regarding any follow-through and always seems to make the right decision. Michael's words of wisdom to me were to tell him everything and never lie to him and document everything. DK
Now that court proceedings are over and the dust has cleared I just wanted to follow-up with a few of my personal thoughts. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! and THANK YOU! my friend. Without your professional guidance and emotional support throughout this nightmare the outcome would of been quite different than from now. Thanks for taking the time in keeping me focused and strong as they emotionally raked my butt across the coals. Thought I'd seen just about every rotten thing that a person could do to one another, then I met good ol' Friend Of the Court "who's friend are they anyways?". Buddy! I'm gonna tell you, I was not even close to being emotionally prepared for ways of the system and had it not been for your going that extra mile, I'd a folded and sold the farm a long before the fat lady sings. The kids and I are deeply indebted for your service and friendship. You've restored my faith in your Profession and add integrity to the legal profession, Thank You. Sincerely, JLH
You can reach Mr. Thomas at michael@michael-thomas-law.com or by telephone at (734) 612-7121