Brooke Wilsner is a West Michigan attorney dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life’s most important transitions with confidence, compassion, and practical legal guidance. Her practice focuses primarily on family law, representing clients throughout Grand Rapids, Kent County, Ottawa County, and the surrounding West Michigan communities.
Brooke assists clients with a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, spousal support, and other domestic relations issues. She understands that family law matters are often deeply personal and emotionally challenging, and she is committed to providing thoughtful counsel, strong advocacy, and clear communication throughout the legal process. Whether clients are working toward an amicable resolution or facing contested litigation, Brooke helps them protect their interests and move forward with confidence.
In addition to her family law practice, Brooke regularly assists clients with adoptions, stepparent adoptions, name changes, and expungements. She particularly enjoys helping families grow through adoption and assisting clients as they take meaningful steps toward new beginnings and brighter futures.
As a member of the queer community, Brooke is passionate about providing inclusive, affirming, and welcoming legal services to LGBTQ+ individuals and families throughout Michigan. She understands that members of the queer community may face unique legal considerations related to marriage, divorce, child custody, parental rights, adoption, stepparent adoption, family formation, and legal name changes. She is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where every client feels respected, valued, and understood.
Brooke frequently works with clients seeking LGBTQ+ legal services in Grand Rapids, queer-friendly legal representation, LGBTQ+ family law attorneys, inclusive family law services, same-sex divorce representation, LGBTQ+ adoption services, stepparent adoptions, transgender legal name changes, and other legal matters affecting LGBTQ+ individuals and families throughout West Michigan. She believes every person deserves access to legal counsel that is not only knowledgeable but also affirming of their identity, relationships, and goals.
Outside of her legal practice, Brooke lives in Kent County with her wife, their pupper, and two (only slightly spicy) cats. In her free time, she enjoys getting lost in a good book, spending time at the Lake Michigan shoreline, and making memories with family and friends throughout West Michigan. Clients appreciate her approachable nature, attention to detail, and ability to make the legal process feel less overwhelming. She believes effective representation starts with listening, building trust, and ensuring clients feel supported every step of the way.
Whether you are seeking a family law attorney in Grand Rapids, a divorce lawyer in West Michigan, assistance with an adoption or stepparent adoption, a legal name change attorney, an expungement lawyer in Kent County, or an inclusive and LGBTQ+-affirming attorney, Brooke is committed to helping clients achieve practical, positive outcomes tailored to their unique circumstances.