WHOLEHEARTED
Family Law, LLC
Heart-centered. Future-focused.
Family Law, Estates and Trusts, and Small Business services throughout Montana
ALL ABOUT
WHOLEHEARTED FAMILY LAW, LLC
Our Senior Attorney and Founder, Hilary J. Oitzinger, J.D./M.P.A., has more than 15 years of experience in private practice. Hilary focuses her practice on Collaborative Estates and Trusts, Collaborative Family Law, and Adoption. Hilary has over 100 hours of training in mediation and Collaborative Practice and brings a settlement-focused, problem-solving approach to all of of her matters.
Our contract attorney, Amethyst Westeren, has five years of experience and focuses her practice on Family Law, Guardianship and Conservatorship, Probate, Estates and Trusts, Small Business, and Real Estate.
Family Law
Divorce, parenting plans, adoption, guardianship and conservatorship for minors. Hilary focuses on collaborative solutions to settle outside of court, while Amethyst guides matters through mediation and court with compassion .
Estates and Trusts
Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Trusts with a Collaborative, comprehensive, approach considering the needs of your whole family. Planning that is sensitive to long-term care needs and goals. Compassionate Probate, Guardianship, and Conservatorship.
Small Business
Business formation, entity types, legal consulting, planning, succession, contracts, transactions.
Non-profit management, governance, and structure.
Real estate transactions.
What Clients have to Say
"Hilary saved my life during a difficult divorce. I always felt that she was there on my side and had my best interests in mind. I always got a quick response when I had questions or concerns. She treated me as a person, not just another case or client and you can tell she really cares about what she does."
-Partially contested dissolution and parenting plan
"Hilary was exceptional in her representation of my case. I was and still am going through a very difficult period in my life and her strength and kindness helped me. I would recommend Hilary to anyone."
-Supported uncontested dissolution and parenting plan
"Divorce finalized! Thank you so much. I literally could not have done this without you. So grateful you were there that day in November when I called you."
-Collaboratively-mediated divorce and parenting plan.
"I just want to take a moment to say thank you! You have been amazing and I appreciate your work."
-Supported uncontested divorce and parenting plan
"Hilary helped me safely navigate out of an abusive and tumultuous marriage that involved a newborn. I will forever be grateful for her professionalism and compassionate nature.”
-Contested Parenting Plan
"My experience with Hilary was a godsend. I was going through divorce. She guided me through it with empathy and compassion as it was a difficult decision and process. She was able to work with me and my ex husband through the paperwork process and hard decisions. I recommend her services and value her work."
-Facilitated Contested Dissolution
"After spending countless hours speaking to attorneys on the phone, across the state of Montana, I finally found Ms. Oitzinger. She was compassionate, knowledgable and professional. She agreed to work with my husband and I as a mediator, and I know that it went well because of how she handled the dynamics of the process. I am so grateful to her."
-Mediation for complex asset divorce
"Hilary has been an absolute pleasure to work with. My case is quite complex and she takes the time to understand each aspect. She always responds quickly and is consistently available to answer questions. She also has the ability to have empathy and sincere understanding for every situation that arises.
-Contested Parenting Plan
Hilary proved that her composed but determined approach is both professional and respected. Always prepared, always supportive, always available, always offering clear and concise direction. Having never appeared in justice court before, I can say it is an overwhelming and frightening experience. I'm grateful to have had Attorney [Oitzinger], and her staff, guiding our family competently and safely through the legal process.
-Contested Parenting Plan matter
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By appt only: 314 N. Last Chance Gulch, Suite 211A Helena, MT 59601
By appt only: 125 W. Granite St, Suite 201 Butte, MT 59701
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4191, Butte, MT 59702
(406) 848-1815
