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Experienced Family Law Attorneys Serving Bloomfield Hills
Family law matters can affect nearly every part of your life, from your finances and living arrangements to your relationship with your children and your plans for the future. That’s why it’s important to have an experienced legal team beside you. We can help you understand your options and make informed decisions throughout the process.
At Wilson Kester, our Bloomfield Hills divorce attorneys help clients throughout Oakland County in divorce, child custody, and a variety of family law matters. We take the time to understand your circumstances, explain the legal issues that apply to your case, and develop a strategy tailored to you and your family’s best interests.
With our convenient location in Detroit, we make it easy for Bloomfield Hills families to access the personalized, experienced legal representation they deserve.
How Wilson Kester Helps Bloomfield Hills Families
Legal representation matters most because the decisions being made have real, lasting consequences for your finances, your children, and the future you are building after a difficult transition. The Bloomfield Hills divorce attorneys at Wilson Kester understand what’s at stake and believe quality representation starts with a thorough understanding of your situation before any strategy is built.
That means taking the time to understand your specific circumstances, your priorities, and what a good outcome actually looks like for your family.
The goal is not simply to resolve a case. It is to help you move through a difficult process with a clear sense of what is happening and what your options are so you can move forward feeling confident and empowered to start the next chapter of your life.
Our Practice Areas
Wilson Kester is Focused on Divorce & Family Law
Navigating Oakland County Family Court
Navigating Oakland County Family Court
For Bloomfield Hills residents, divorce and family law matters are handled through the Oakland County Circuit Court Family Division in Pontiac. This court oversees divorce, custody, parenting time, and child support cases throughout the county.
The Oakland County Friend of the Court plays an active role in many of these cases, helping families navigate custody and parenting time disputes, facilitating alternative dispute resolution, and enforcing support orders when needed.
Before filing for divorce in Michigan, at least one spouse must have lived in the state for a minimum of 180 days and in the county where the case is filed for at least 10 days. Wilson Kester’s Bloomfield Hills divorce attorneys are familiar with Oakland County’s local procedures and can help you understand what applies to your specific situation, what to expect at each stage, and how to move through the process with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bloomfield Hills divorce and family law cases are filed with the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Family Division in Pontiac, which serves as Oakland County's principal courthouse for all divorce, custody, parenting time, and support matters.
Michigan requires a mandatory waiting period of 60 days from filing if there are no minor children, and 180 days when minor children are involved. Uncontested cases can often be resolved within a few months after the waiting period passes. Contested cases, particularly those involving complex financial issues or custody disputes, typically take longer depending on what is in dispute and how the case progresses.
Yes. Wilson Kester regularly represents clients in divorce cases involving significant financial complexity, including business interests, investment portfolios, executive compensation, and retirement assets. These cases require a level of preparation and analysis beyond a standard divorce, and our attorneys are experienced in handling them throughout Oakland County.
Michigan courts evaluate custody using 12 best interest factors outlined in the Child Custody Act (MCL 722.23), including the emotional bond between each parent and the child, each parent's ability to provide stability, the child's ties to home, school, and community, and each parent's willingness to support the child's relationship with the other parent. No single factor outweighs the others. The court looks at the full picture of your family's circumstances.
Yes. Wilson Kester serves all families, including LGBTQ couples navigating divorce and other family law matters in Michigan, with the same care and legal counsel provided to every client.
Yes. Michigan courts can modify custody, parenting time, and support orders when there has been a proper cause or change in circumstances since the original order was entered. If your situation has changed significantly since your order was put in place, speaking with an attorney is the best first step toward understanding your options.
Yes. Wilson Kester's Detroit area office is located in Royal Oak, just a short drive from Bloomfield Hills. Our attorneys serve individuals and families throughout Oakland County, including Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Birmingham, and Troy.
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Contact UsA Bloomfield Hills Family Law Attorney You Can Trust
At Wilson Kester, we believe every family law matter deserves more than competent legal work. You deserve an attorney who understands the weight of what you’re going through and is genuinely committed to helping you reach a resolution that protects your family’s future.
From our Detroit office, our attorneys serve individuals and families throughout Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, and the broader Oakland County area, bringing the same care and legal insight to every case regardless of its complexity.
If you are ready to take the next step, contact Wilson Kester to schedule a free initial case assessment with an experienced Bloomfield Hills divorce attorney.
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