Courtney Quist
Attorney & MediatorCourtney approaches every matter by understanding the full picture first — the people, the financial issues, the parenting concerns, and what the client needs from the process itself.
Meet Courtney
Family-law counsel in Ada and Grand Rapids
A clearer legal strategy for what comes next.
Quist Homier Law helps individuals and families make deliberate decisions through divorce, parenting, financial, and post-judgment matters — using negotiation, mediation, collaboration, or litigation as the circumstances require.
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The decisions ahead
Legal decisions that reach far beyond the courtroom.
A family-law matter is rarely just a legal proceeding. The decisions made during and after a divorce or custody case affect how children are raised, how retirement unfolds, what happens to a family business, and how two households function for years afterward.
Quist Homier Law works with clients who understand this — and who want counsel that looks at the full picture, not just the immediate legal issue.
- Children and parenting relationships
- The family home and real property
- Retirement and long-term financial security
- Business interests and professional practices
- Privacy and personal dignity
- Daily life during and after the case
- Long-term family stability
Legal services
The full scope of West Michigan family law.
Ending or restructuring a marriage
Children and parenting
Financial and future planning
How we work
The right strategy depends on the whole picture.
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Understand the whole picture
Before recommending a process, we understand the people, finances, parenting issues, urgency, and long-term consequences. A matter that appears simple often involves considerations that only become clear once you look closely.
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Choose the right process
Some matters are best resolved through negotiation, mediation, or collaborative divorce. Others require court involvement. The right path depends on the specific circumstances — not a formula.
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Prepare for what comes next
Legal decisions should work not only on the day an agreement is signed, but in the months and years that follow. We help clients think through the long-term consequences before they commit to a resolution.
The attorneys
Personal counsel for deeply personal decisions.
Barbra Homier
Attorney & MediatorBarbra brings decades of family-law experience to each matter — and a clear-eyed view of when negotiation serves a client well and when a more formal approach is necessary.
Meet BarbraMore than 40 years of combined family-law experienceAda Collaborative Center · Ada, Michigan
Resolution pathways
There is no single process that fits every family.
The right legal process depends on the people involved, the issues in dispute, the level of conflict, and what the client needs from the experience. Quist Homier Law helps clients understand all available paths.
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Negotiated Resolution
Many family-law matters are resolved through direct negotiation between attorneys. This is often the most efficient path when both parties can communicate through counsel and the issues are manageable.
When appropriate: When both parties are willing to exchange information and proposals through counsel.
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Mediation
A neutral mediator facilitates structured negotiation. The parties retain control over the outcome. Mediation can be used at any stage — before filing, during litigation, or for post-judgment disputes.
When appropriate: When the parties want to retain decision-making authority with the help of a neutral.
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Collaborative Divorce
Both spouses retain collaboratively trained attorneys and commit in writing to resolving all issues without court intervention. The process may include financial or parenting professionals.
When appropriate: When both parties want a structured, cooperative process with professional support.
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Litigation
When agreement is not possible — or when circumstances require immediate court action — the firm is prepared to litigate. Thorough preparation informs better litigation strategy.
When appropriate: When other processes have failed, are inappropriate, or when court protection is necessary.
Divorce Outside the Box is an educational publication associated with Quist Homier Law PLLC. Its content is general information and is not legal advice.
Educational resource
Understand your options before making your next decision.
Divorce Outside the Box is a plain-language educational publication associated with Quist Homier Law. It covers divorce, mediation, collaborative divorce, parenting, financial preparation, and life after a case ends.
Divorce Outside the Box is an educational publication associated with Quist Homier Law PLLC. Its content is general information and is not legal advice.
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