Erika Salerno Shadowens

My name is Erika Shadowens, and I am a divorce and family law attorney licensed in Michigan. I represent people in divorce, child custody disputes, grandparent rights, prenuptial agreements, relocation and grandparent rights cases. In addition, I am trained as a mediator, and collaborative attorney. My mission is to relieve my clients from the burdens and stresses of the legal process and develop a winning legal strategy to achieve their ideal outcome. As a partner at Varnum LLP, one of Michigan’s premier law firms, my team strives to ensure that your rights are protected, your voice heard, and that no stone is left unturned regarding your legal matter. Whether negotiating a modification of child support or presenting evidence before the court in a child custody trial, Erika’s 26 years of experience give her the confidence to handle your divorce or family law matter with poise, care and wisdom. OUR PROCESS – WHERE DO I START? INITIAL CONSULTATION: Each representation begins with an initial consultation that can be scheduled directly with Erika’s team. You will be required to provide us with basic contact information so that we can ensure there are no conflicts, and a consultation appointment to occur virtually, by phone or in-person at one of our office locations can be scheduled. At the initial consultation, you can share the details of your legal matter and Erika can outline a legal strategy for you, and her approach to handling your divorce, child custody or family law matter. REPRESENTATION Erika and her team will get to work and draft appropriate pleadings, investigate the facts, and work with you to prepare you for every step of the legal process, including court hearings, discovery, mediation, negotiations, evidentiary hearings and trials.