Top Rated Traverse City, MI Divorce Lawyers

29 divorce lawyers serve Traverse City, MI. Compare the best based on 189+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Grand Traverse County are listed below.

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Traverse City Has 29 Divorce and Separation Attorneys with 189 Reviews

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Phelps Legal Group, PLC
13919 SW Bayshore Drive, Ste. G02, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Litigation, Child Custody and more

We serve individuals and families in issues of utmost importance--each with wisdom, courage & heart.

Rating: 9.6

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Smith & Johnson Attorneys PC
534 E. Front St, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 32 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Brain Injury, Personal Injury and more

Smith & Johnson, Attorneys PC - Northern Michigan's Divorce specialists

Rating: 10

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Divorce And Separation Lawyers in Traverse City, MI

Divorce lawyers guide clients through every stage of marital separation and dissolution, including asset division, spousal support, child custody and support, and settlement negotiations. They draft and review settlement agreements, represent clients in mediation or trial, calculate equitable distribution, seek temporary orders, and work to protect financial and parental rights during and after divorce proceedings.

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Wilson Kester
627 West Front Street, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody and more

Bio: I love being a family law attorney and am dedicated to serving and empowering my clients. My practice includes nearly all aspects of family law. Honored to serve as Chair Elect for the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, I currently C...

Rating: 10

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Willingham & Cote', PC
400 W. Front St., Ste. 205, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Child Custody and more

Bio: Torree J. Breen is a shareholder and has practiced law for over 20 years. She is the chair of the Estate Planning and Family Law Practice Groups and a member of the firm’s Hospitality and Alcohol Law Practice Group. Ms. Breen drafts wills, trusts,...

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James W. Saffell
236 1/2 E. Front Street, Suite 20, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 39 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family

Bio: A graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder, James Saffell earned his law degree at the University of Denver College of Law in 1986. Mr. Saffell earned membership to the University of Denver Law Review and the National Moot Court Team for ...

Rating: 8.6

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Whims Legal Group, PLC
12935 S.West Bay Shore Drive, Suite 300, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Construction & Development, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: I am a dedicated husband and father. We live on a small farm where we raise livestock and crops. We supply our own organic beef, chicken, lamb, turkey, pork, eggs, and milk, in addition to making things like bio-diesel and even our own soap. Our f...

Rating: 9.8

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Sterling Law Office, PLLC
13919 S West Bay Shore Dr Ste 209, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 44 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody and more

Bio: Sterling Law Office handles most family law matters on behalf of both women and men, married and unmarried, including divorce, separation, custody, parenting time, paternity, pre-nuptial agreements, and personal protection orders. In addition to f...

Rating: 8.7

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735 S Garfield Ave Ste 202, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support and more

Bio: I enjoy a legal challenge. I also enjoy my time away from the office and courtroom, as a human being, walking the planet. Jazz, real jazz, is my music of choice. If you are in the Traverse City area, you might just spot me walking with my canine c...

Rating: 8.9

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Pezzetti, Vermetten & Popovits, P.C.
600 E. Front Street, Ste. 102, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

Bio: Melissa received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in 2006 and graduated cum laude from Pace University School of Law in 2010. Melissa’s practice includes representation of individuals in divorce, post-divorce, custody, pate...

Rating: 7.5

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Alward Fisher Rice Rowe & Graf PLC
202 E State St Ste 100, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Estate Planning and more

Bio: Jennifer earned her undergraduate degree from Alma College, where she graduated Suma Cum Laude. Jennifer graduated Suma Cum Laude, in the top ten percent of her class, from Michigan State University College of Law in May of 2011. While in law scho...

Rating: 7.8

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409 E Eighth St, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 47 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Mediation and more

Review: "John, is very fair priced, knowledgeable and willing to help. Three things that were crucial in my divorce proceedings. With John's help I was able to have a fair divorce that didn't leave me broke or broken."

Rating: 7.2

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Law Office of Mattias Johnson
160 E. State St., Ste. 205, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 11 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Litigation, Criminal Defense

Bio: Mattias Johnson was born and raised on Traverse City’s Old Mission Peninsula. With a farmer for a father and a social worker for a mother, Mattias quickly learned the value of working hard and caring for others. Mattias attended James Madison Coll...

Rating: 6.6

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Law Office of Gerald F. Chefalo
3250 Racquet Club Drive, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 27 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: On the first day of law school, they asked why were there. I replied that "I've always wanted to find out what was behind the wizard's curtain." Since that day, I have continued in my pursuit of knowledge and have been fascinated to learn that the...

Rating: 7.6

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Sterling Law
13919 S. West Bay Shore Drive, Suite 209, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody

Bio: At Sterling Law Office, I handle mostly family law matters on behalf of both men and women, married and unmarried, including divorce, separation, custody, parenting time, paternity, pre-nuptial agreements, and personal protection orders. At Sterli...

Rating: 6.4

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Running, Wise & Ford, PLC
326 E. State Street, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and more

Bio: Attorney David M. Glancy earned his Juris Doctorate from Michigan State University College of Law and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2004. He received his Bachelors Degree from Hope College (2001). Mr. Glancy is an active member of t...

Rating: 7.0

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Marie Walker Law
7930 S West Bay Shore Dr, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 17 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody and more

Bio: "Per Aspera Ad Astra" From Difficulties to the Stars I am a former social worker who went into the law to be able to advocate more effectively for families and children. Nobody wins unless everybody wins. Call for a free consultation: Divorce-Cust...

Rating: 8.2

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Graff Graff & Helveston
449 E Front St, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 54 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Business, Construction & Development and more

Rating: 7.7

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Schmeltzer Law PLLC
537 S. Garfield Avenue, Suite 1A, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 13 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Appeals and more

Bio: Drawing upon life and work experiences, I seek to serve clients by providing practical legal solutions to life's complex problems. I will work with you to understand your needs, goals and legal objectives to determine the best plan of action to he...

Rating: 6.4

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Dunn Law Office
19313 Whispering Trl, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Divorce and Separation

Review: "Michael Dunn is an amazing lawyer. He believed me, believed in me, hoped with me, and fought for me. I am thankful to him for his genuine care, sincere empathy, and transparent honesty. He listens and truly hears, he understands the details and..."

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Wilson Kester
627 W. Front Street, Traverse City, MI

Divorce & Separation Lawyer Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody and more

Bio: I am an advocate with a strong desire to help others, and I take great pride in guiding people through the legal system while supporting them as they begin new chapters in their lives. Originally from Burr Ridge, Illinois—a suburb of Chicago—I alw...

Rating: 6.6

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