Dispute Resolution & Conflict Prevention

Struggling with family conflicts over jointly owned or family-managed real estate?

Disagreeing with siblings about the best care for an elderly parent?

These situations are more common than you might think—and we can help.

The Complexities of Family Relationships

The word family evokes different emotions based on our experiences. Some enjoy close bonds, while others struggle with tension or distance. Regardless of the dynamic, life inevitably brings moments where families must come together to face common challenges.

These challenges can stem from divorce, estate settlements, or lingering disputes—sometimes rooted in events from decades past. Emotions run high, and unresolved conflicts can quickly resurface.

With strong communication skills, decades of experience in mediation, and formal training in alternative dispute resolution, we are uniquely equipped to help families navigate conflict, find resolution, and prevent future disputes before they arise.

Guidance in Challenging Family Situations

Families often reach out to us when they need to access financial resources through the sale of real estate. Other times, we’re called in for our ability to provide an independent, third-party perspective in emotionally charged situations, offering candid yet diplomatic guidance to all involved.

Our approach is built on meeting each person where they are, listening with respect, asking honest questions without an agenda, and remaining emotionally neutral. This has allowed us to successfully navigate even the most difficult family dynamics for decades.

We naturally step into the roles of sounding board, mediator, challenger, and advocate, ensuring that all voices are heard while keeping the focus on solutions.

For over 30 years, this work has been more than a profession—it’s been a calling. Helping families find agreement, rebuild relationships, and achieve peace is deeply rewarding and gives meaning to what we do.

Flexible Service Options to Meet Your Needs

Our services are available on a fee basis or as part of our role in managing a property sale, depending on your situation.

If you're facing a difficult family matter, we encourage you to reach out. Call or text Kevin at 616-318-1322, or email kmoore@expectmoore.com to discuss how we can help.

Your first consultation is free—so there’s nothing to lose.

  • What We Do Well

    • Use dialogue to communicate at a high level

    • Easily connect with others

    • Relate to individual circumstances

    • Do not take sides

    • Deliver on promises

    • Help prevent decades of hard feelings

    • Create exceptional outcomes

  • What Makes Us Unique?

    • We: Think creatively

    • Speak with intention

    • Find complex personalities fascinating

    • Approach conflict as an opportunity

    • Avoid having any agendas

    • See no value in judging others

    • Intuitively probe for the actual source of tensions

  • What We Understand

    • Creativity’s role in maximizing the value of real property

    • Proper and ethical use of leverage in negotiations

    • Value of personal relationships

    • The advantage of true inquiry

    • How respect for others always generates dividends at every level

    • The worth of having foundational principles