Karen Chellew
My Divorce Solution
Karen brings more than 30 years of experience working inside family law firms, with a deep, practical understanding of how divorce cases move, where they slow down, and how financial disorganization increases both cost and conflict.
About Karen
Karen Chellew is the Co-Founder and Legal Liaison of My Divorce Solution, bringing more than 30 years of experience working inside family law firms. She has a deep, practical understanding of how divorce cases move, where they slow down, and how financial disorganization increases both cost and conflict.
At MDS, Karen serves as the bridge between the legal and financial sides of the divorce process. She helps ensure that financial information is complete, organized, and usable — so clients and their attorneys can move forward with clarity instead of confusion.
Karen co-founded My Divorce Solution after experiencing divorce both personally and professionally. Together with Catherine Shanahan, she developed the MDS Financial Portrait™ — a structured, attorney-ready financial roadmap that allows clients to understand their financial reality before making long-term decisions.
What Karen Focuses On
Professional Background
- 30+ years in the legal industry
- Former Paralegal and Firm Administrator at Weber, Kracht & Chellew
- Extensive experience working alongside family law attorneys
- Deep knowledge of discovery, documentation, and case flow
Credentials & Certifications
- Certified QDRO Administrator
- HR Certification — American Society of Training and Development
- Equitable Distribution of Pensions Workshop
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Work with Karen & Catherine
Get the financial clarity you need to move forward — without the guesswork.