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Bree Norton
May 17, 2026
Choosing a divorce attorney when your children mean everything to you is one of the hardest decisions a person can make. I called many law offices before ultimately choosing Michael Zywicki, and honestly, most conversations left me feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. When you’re facing something this personal and life-changing, you’re not just hiring legal representation — you’re looking for someone you can trust to help guide you through one of the most difficult seasons of your life.
My divorce took nearly a year and involved extremely challenging circumstances, including domestic violence, abuse, and coercive control. My ex is also a law enforcement officer, which added an additional layer of difficulty and intimidation to an already emotionally exhausting process. Because of the nature of our case, a Child and Family Investigator (CFI) was involved, which brought even more complexity to the situation. Navigating a divorce with someone who exerts control over everyone around them often means the entire process moves at their pace, leaving everyone else waiting, reacting, and emotionally drained.
I can’t fully explain what made me choose Michael, but from the beginning, it simply felt like the right decision — and looking back, I’m incredibly grateful I trusted that instinct.
Michael has been a true blessing throughout this process. He made himself available when I needed guidance, answered my endless questions, and consistently helped bring calm to situations that felt overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. He has a way of talking you through difficult moments and helping you feel grounded again when emotions are running high.
Yes, divorce is expensive. More expensive than I ever anticipated. But when children are involved, doing things the right way matters. My children were worth every ounce of time, effort, and advocacy it took to protect them and fight for what was best for them.
Michael is direct when he needs to be — and honestly, I needed that. I needed someone who could confidently stand up to my ex in ways I emotionally could not. I didn’t have the legal knowledge, bandwidth, or ability to effectively communicate through the level of conflict we were facing. Michael stepped into that role and fought for me and my children when I needed someone most.
What stood out to me most was his balance: he was always incredibly kind, patient, and compassionate toward me, while remaining firm, direct, and unwavering where it mattered. That combination made all the difference.
I truly cannot thank Michael enough for the support, guidance, and advocacy he provided throughout this process. If you are facing a difficult divorce, especially one involving high conflict or coercive control, I would absolutely recommend him.
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Brooke Connealy
Oct 30, 2023
I reached out to Mr. Zywicki after a few weeks of being represented by a lackadaisical attorney from a large firm. I started the divorce process with the naïve thought it would be cordial and agreeable. My first attorney was being bullied by the representation of the other side. I was manipulated into a nesting agreement while still living under the same roof that, unbeknownst to me, set precedence for split custody. The first time I spoke to Mr. Zywicki, I was feeling devastated, scared for the well-being of my two babies under two years old, and hopeless. Mr. Zywicki immediately started fighting for me and my babies. He listened to me while I cried, consoled me, and empathized with me when I felt defeated by a system that didn't have my kids in mind. HE DID NOT ALLOW ME TO GET RAILROADED. He was my saving grace. I owe so much to this man. He will be family to me and my children for the rest of time. I recommend his passion, fight, knowledge, and loyalty to everyone and anyone! He will never let the bad guys win.