Wilson Kester the Empowered Divorce SourceFounder/CEO/Managing Attorney

Shelley A. Kester

About Shelley A. Kester

Shelley A. Kester is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, collaborative divorce and 17 other areas of law. Shelley received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years. Shelley practices at Wilson Kester the Empowered Divorce Source in Traverse City, MI.

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Posted by Jenna
July 10, 2025
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Shelley was my voice! As known to all, we are not allowed to defend ourselves sometimes as we're beat up and or to weak to stand up. My council was brought to me by our Lord and Savior for various reasons. For her Divine Appointment or mine or others that said it was impossible for it to happen.. Against what the world thinks or is taught it most certainly did happen by the grace of God. I have been and always will be beyond belief thankful to Shelley and her team. I'm also beyond thankful for Benzie Co. Case workers, judges and staff as we all have a huge part in letting our children rise up and find their own voices to help form their own future in a healthy and safe environment. This is and has been a very lomg time coming review. Thank you all my friends and rise up as he is with each of us individually. Thank you Jesus, thank you for it all!

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 8
    • Divorce
    • Child Custody
    • Paternity
    • Child Support
    • Adoptions
    • Spousal Support
    • Visitation Rights
    • Premarital Agreements
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Mediation
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Other 8
    • Collaborative Divorce
    • Parenting Time
    • Post-Judgment Modification
    • Judgment Terms Enforcement
    • Personal Protection Orders
    • Separate Maintenance
    • Guardianship (Adults or Minors)
    • Step-Parent Adoptions

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates: $350 - $395/hr
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Founder/CEO/Managing Attorney
    Firm Name
    Wilson Kester the Empowered Divorce Source

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, Michigan
    1989, California
    Memberships

    Supreme Court, State of MI

    United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

    United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan

    All Michigan State Courts

    Tribal Court - Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Michigan State University College of Law
    Class of 1989

    McGeorge School of Law
    Class of 1989
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Michigan State University
    Class of 1986
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Institute of Continuing Legal Education - Family Law Certificate

Shelley A. Kester

Founder/CEO/Managing Attorney at Wilson Kester the Empowered Divorce Source
5.0
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627 W. Front StreetTraverse City, MI 49684-2209U.S.A.

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