Logan Mackensen

Logan Mackensen

Mackensen Mediation, PLLC
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Logan Jacobson Mackensen, Esq.

Divorce & Family Mediator | Child Custody & Parenting Time | Birmingham, Michigan
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Overview

Logan Jacobson Mackensen is a Birmingham, Michigan-based mediator focused on resolving divorce, child custody, and parenting time disputes through structured, practical mediation.

A court-approved mediator in multiple Michigan counties and certified in both General Civil and Domestic Relations mediation, she works with individuals and families to reach clear, sustainable agreements—particularly in matters involving children and complex family dynamics.

Her background in trial law, business ownership, and mediation provides a well-rounded perspective that helps parties navigate both the legal and practical aspects of dispute resolution.
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Mediation Approach

Logan Mackensen uses a practical, structured mediation approach, helping parties:
• Identify the core issues driving conflict
• Evaluate realistic outcomes based on facts and circumstances
• Improve communication and decision-making
• Develop workable, forward-looking agreements

Her style is direct, solution-oriented, and focused on helping parties move efficiently toward resolution.
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Professional Background
• Court-approved mediator (multiple Michigan counties)
• Certified in General Civil and Domestic Relations mediation
• Parenting Time Coordinator
• Volunteer mediator, Oakland Mediation Center

Her prior experience includes:
• Trial attorney, Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office
• Business owner and operator managing a large residential property portfolio (nearly 10,000 units nationwide)

This combination provides insight into both legal disputes and real-world financial and property-related issues.
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Summary

Logan Jacobson Mackensen is a Michigan-based divorce and family mediator who combines legal experience, business insight, and practical problem-solving to help families reach clear, workable agreements through mediation.
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Mediation Focus Areas

Logan Mackensen is regularly retained for:

Divorce Mediation

  • Divorce and separation agreements
  • Property division and settlement structuring

Child Custody & Parenting Time

  • Custody arrangements
  • Parenting time schedules
  • Co-parenting and decision-making disputes

Support & Financial Issues

  • Alimony (spousal support)
  • Child support agreements
  • Financial structuring in divorce

Family Conflict Resolution

  • High-conflict divorce matters
  • Parenting coordination and communication issues

Credentials

  • J.D., Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law
  • B.A., Wayne State University (magna cum laude)
  • Certificate in Finance, Accounting, and Business Administration – Walsh College

Licensed in:

  • Michigan
  • Ohio
  • California

Professional Affiliations

  • Oakland County Bar Association
  • Michigan Inter-Professional Association on Marriage, Divorce and the Family (MIPA)
  • Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
  • International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
  • Collaborative Practice Institute of Michigan

Geographic Scope

  • Birmingham, Michigan
  • Oakland County
  • Metro Detroit
  • Virtual mediation available

Ideal Cases

  • Divorce cases involving children
  • Custody and parenting time disputes
  • High-conflict family situations requiring structured guidance
  • Divorce matters involving real estate or financial complexity

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