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Ms. Challacombe has a BA degree in psychology from the honors college at Michigan State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Michigan Law School.  She has worked in corporate law, as a Cook County Public Guardian representing abused and neglected children and children in family law cases and for many years as a private attorney doing family law.  She is approved by the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois to represent children in domestic relations proceedings.  Ms. Challacombe has been a fellow of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois for several years.  She has conducted numerous custody trials and is experienced in appellate work in the family law area.

Travis S. Groves, Attorney at Law. Born: Newport, Oregon. Bar: Member of the Washington State Bar Association. Law School: University of Washington, Juris Doctor, 2003.. College:  Eastern Washington University; Bachelor of Arts in Political Science 2000, summa cum laude.. Military Service: United State Navy 1990 to 1998. USS Carl Vinson, CVN-70.. High School: Missoula County High School; Missoula, Montana.. Family: Travis resides in Tacoma WA.. Practice Areas: All areas of Family Law including: Adoptions, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Partnerships, Guardianships, Interstate and International Custody Disputes, Military Divorce, Modifications, Paternity and Parentage Actions, Prenuptial Agreements, Protection Orders, Restraining Orders, Relocations, Spousal Maintenance, Third-Party Custody, Trial Litigation, Uncontested Divorces, Wills.. Biography:. During high school Travis was focused on getting out of Montana and seeing the world. After the fall of communism and the collapse of the Soviet Bloc crushed his desire to serve on the Berlin Wall; Travis decided to join the Navy. “The Navy was, and still is in my opinion, the best place for a young person to discover their full potential.” said Travis. During his time in the Navy, he was given the opportunity to work with all of the wonderful staff of the legal department on his ship as a Master-at-Arms, and this nurtured his ambition to become an attorney. It was also during this time that he had the opportunity to work in the Puget Sound and fell in love with the region and its people.. During undergraduate and law school, he worked to support his family at various positions including UPS, the Boilermaker’s Union, several property management and construction firms and caring for the handicapped as a CNA. These experiences left him with a deep appreciation for what is required to make-ends-meet and the difficulties inherent in providing the best for your family during hard times.. Taking advantage of every opportunity to learn, Travis worked hard at his studies and earned high honors in his undergraduate courses, and in pursuit of a well-rounded legal education, completed many more credits of learning than were required to graduate from law school.. Travis is an honest and straightforward advocate for his clients and is unafraid to aggressively advance their interests. He understands that, “At the end of the day, I have to justify my time and actions, not only to my clients, but to myself and our society as well.” said Travis. He strives to always be responsive to his client’s questions and concerns and prides himself on being available for them on their time schedule. He acknowledges that not everyone works 9 to 5 schedules and for those that don’t, they deserve something more than a 9 to 5 attorney.. Travis has practiced exclusively in Family Law as an attorney and would not have it any other way. “The field of Family Law has offered me some of the most challenging, frustrating, but ultimately rewarding experiences of my life. I left the Navy to pursue a career that would allow me to engage with others and have a positive impact on their lives; our law offices gives me the opportunity to see this goal become a reality.” said Travis.. Groves Law Office has the ability and experience to handle any type of Washington Family Law matter and is dedicated to providing affordable legal representation. In addition to serving the needs of clients on a daily baiss, Travis operates a Freed Saturday Family Law Clinic for anyone that has a need for legal advice/assistance with their family law matters. For a free consultation, or to schedule a session with the Free Saturday Family Law Clinic with Mr. Groves contact his office at your convenience.

With most clients complaining about lawyers’ failure to listen before providing legal assistance, Kim is known for her excellent listening skills and a compassionate approach to client issues.. Besides her excellent communication skills and compassionate personality, she is reputed for her intelligent and persistent legal representation. With her detail-oriented approach and "always one to follow through" nature, she is always ready for emergencies and keeps her clients informed throughout the case.. In her 20+ years as a family lawyer, Kim has handled different types of family law cases ranging from divorce cases to child custody and visitation cases. Her creativity and flexibility as a lawyer, even when dealing with challenging issues, are central to her immense courtroom success.. Kimberly April always endeavors to maintain an effective, quality relationship with her clients. Considering each client and their case as unique, Kim handles each client distinctively while respecting their individual needs and objectives.. Kim's family law career began as Judge Diana Lynn Kiesel’s protégé, with whom she worked for over a decade. She worked under the renowned Pierce County family law attorney until Judge Kiesel's appointment to the Pierce County Superior Court Bench as a Court Commissioner. Kim was a successful solo practitioner before joining Envision Family Law Group.. In the courtroom, Kim’s clients, colleagues, and the Pierce County Judges and Commissioners greatly respect her for her distinctly intelligent and persuasive legal arguments. Her hard-earned reputation, coupled with her experience, makes her a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. Accordingly, she was selected to SuperLawyers 2020.. Kim graduated cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 1999 and is a licensed practitioner in the State of Washington and the United States District Court. She is a member of the Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, TPCBA Family Law Section.. Kim enjoys spending time with her family. Generally, if she is away from the office, you will find her planning excursions with her son and traveling the United States.

As of August 1, 2023, I have retired from the practice of law.

Anthony Scott Marlow developed his tenaciousness and “take control of the courtroom” demeanor as a natural leader while spending eight years in the United States Marine Corps. Scott has turned these skills into effective and passionate advocacy for his clients.. Despite his Marine Corps background, Scott is empathetic to the concerns and problems facing his clients when they come to meet with him as an attorney. Having three children of his own, he understands the real-world difficulties and struggles that people face daily in the family law arena.
Scott prides himself on quickly responding to his clients with honest advice about the reality of their situation and providing logical, workable legal solutions.. With his military background, Scott has a passion for helping and representing our military community. His understanding and familiarity with military law and his personal understanding of life while on active duty, sets him apart.. Before joining Envision Family Law Group, Scott’s history as an attorney included working at one of the largest law firms in Seattle. Scott has extensive legal knowledge and experience, including an outstanding record of performance, interpretation and application of laws and precedent decisions. He has a hands-on approach and prides himself on aggressively advocating for the best possible outcome.
Scott is a graduate of Liberty University and Roger Williams University School of Law.. In addition to holding his Doctorate in Law, Scott is an author and speaker in the area of family law. He has been called upon to help train lawyers and paralegals about the following topics:. · “To Prevent Errors Dividing Military Benefits in Divorce.” 2016.. · “Child Support and Custody Issues.” Handling Your First Divorce, 2015.. · “Child Support and Child Custody Issues.” Divorce Cases from Start to Finish for Paralegals, 2013.. · “To Prevent Errors Dividing Military Benefits in Divorce.” National Business Institute, 2016.. · “What Family Court Judges Want You to Know; Spousal Support, Child Support, and Parenting Plan Determinations.” National Business Institute Seminar, 2015.. · “Child Support and Child Custody Issues.” National Business Institute, 2015.. · “Child Custody and Support Issues.” James Publishing, 2013.. When Scott is away from the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, which includes three active children. He also enjoys running, playing tennis and off-roading. He played collegiate tennis for Liberty University in Virginia where he was also a former Assistant Tennis Coach.

Thomas J. Petrelli, Jr. is the managing partner of  Petrelli Previtera, LLC, focusing on cases of divorce and related matters, support, custody, and parental rights. Mr. Petrelli invites you to call our office and set up an initial consultation.. His goal is to help families of all shapes and sizes overcome the difficult legal matters that arise with divorce, child custody, premarital agreements, and domestic violence. Mr. Petrelli is driven by the need to let justice and integrity prevail. Whether it's the fair distribution of assets in a divorce or the legal means of protection for a victim of abuse, you can be sure that he will work tirelessly to find the right solution for the situation.. EDUCATION. JURISDICTIONS ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

I try to help clients make the best use of an initial interview as possible by encouraging them to bring as much financial information with them to the initial interview as they can.  I do this so that I can help the client understand the range of  results likely if their case is tried (assuming the information they provide is accurate) and upon what the range depends.. Knowing the likely result of a trial  helps the client and I decide together on the strategy which is most likely to be both effective and cost effective, set a reasonable budget for the case and helps the client recognize a good settlement offer should one be made.

Ms. Schuler practices all areas of Divorce and Family Law, including Child Custody, Child Support, Spousal Support and Alimony, Division of Property, Prenuptial Agreements and Premarital Agreements, and Enforcement.  Ms. Schuler also practices Collaborative Divorce, a team-based approach that seeks a resolution without litigation.  Locations served:  Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, Prince William and Loudoun Counties.

Travis Van Hook is an attorney at the Dua Law Firm, PLLC.  He is experienced as a trial attorney in mainly civil litigation, including family law, housing law, and consumer law.  The majority of his practice is in family law matters for divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, and protective orders. As a prior attorney at a local legal aid organization, he has extensive litigation experience and is able to effectively represent his clients either inside the court room or through settlement negotiations.. As an attorney who grew up in northern Virginia, he strives to give back to his community and help those in need.  He regularly volunteers with Legal Services of Northern Virginia with various family law matters and has helpd mentor other attorneys in the representation of family abuse protective orders.. His goal is to help guide you through your legal matters in a respective and attentive manner.  His client's needs are first priority and the goal is always to get the best result for the client with an eye on not just the short term, but also the long term goals.  He is compasssionate for his clients and will use his skills acquired from representing hundreds of clients inside and outside court to your advantage.  He will stick up for your rights and ensure you get quality representation.

I received my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law, Richmond, Virginia and my Bachelor’s degree[A1]  from James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia, where I graduated with Honors. I have been admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia, in the District of Columbia, in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.  I am a member of the Virginia State Bar, the District of Columbia Bar, the Fairfax Bar Association (Family Law Section), the American Bar Association, and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.  In my law practice, I primarily specialize in the areas of divorce & family law and immigration law.Over the years I have successfully represented my clients in both state and federal courts. Because I firmly believe that legal services must provide value, I am able to achieve unprecedented results for my clients both inside and outside of the courtroom.  The ability to help my clients on a daily basis not only motivates me, but also brings true meaning to my work.  As an attorney, I pride myself on being able to solve my clients' most difficult problems in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

For forty years, I have dedicated my Practice to defend and protect the rights of my clients.  I am extremely diligent in making sure I get the best results.. Chairman PA Disciplinary Board 2018-2019Chairman of the Board, Fidelity BankBest Lawyers in America 2019Lawyers of Distinction 2019Pennsylvania Super Lawyer 2007 to 2021`Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America 2012/Present

I have been a lawyer in Connecticut for over 25 years and I have been practicing family law for over 20 of those. I represent clients in all aspects of family law cases including divorce, custody, child support, alimony, and property divsion. I have handled many hundreds of cases over the years. My cases have ranged from simple uncontested divorces to contentious litigated matters and from those with minimal assets to those with significant wealth. I take pride in successfully helping my clients, whoever they are, through what is often a very difficult time in their lives.  Much of my caseload comes from prior clients who have recommended me to their friends, family, and colleagues and from fellow attorneys recommending me to their clients.  I have lectured on divorce topics to professional groups and college students. Although much of my caseload is handled traditionally (where each side is represented by their own counsel), I also work as a mediator and in the formal and informal collaborative process.

Matthew F. Dolan is a lifelong resident of Connecticut. Attorney Dolan handles the firm’s Family Law matters, with a particular focus on high asset and high income divorce cases. Attorney Dolan has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 for the State of Connecticut, he has been selected as a New England Super Lawyers Rising Star in the area of Family Law for 2015 through 2019 (each year, no more than 2.5% are named to the Rising Stars list), and he received the 2017 Connecticut Law Tribune New Leader in the Law Award.. Attorney Dolan obtained both his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctorate degrees from the University of Connecticut. While in law school, Attorney Dolan served as an intern for the Center for Children’s Advocacy, where he represented abused children in family law matters. Attorney Dolan held clerkships with the New Haven law firm Lynch, Traub, Keefe, & Errante, as well as the State of Connecticut Superior Court Family division. Throughout his various clerkships, Attorney Dolan played an active role in dozens of Family Law trials.. After graduating from law school, and prior to the founding of Dolan Divorce Lawyers, PLLC, Attorney Dolan worked as an associate attorney at the Bristol law firm of Furey, Donovan, Tracy & Daly, with a focus in Family Law.. Attorney Dolan is on the Board of Directors of the Jeremy Saxe Foundation for Education and Development, a nonprofit organization aimed at educating underprivileged youth in Nepal. Attorney Dolan resides in Milford.

Kevin is the owner the Law Office of Kevin Emerson, LLC where he has a thriving family practice covering multiple judicial districts, including Hartford, New Britian, Middletown, Rockville, New London/Norwich and Putnam.  Kevin brings over 25 years of experience to his practice and endeavors to assist individuals through the family court system, whether through mediation, collaborotive divorce or contested trial.. Kevin offers virtual consultations and mediation or collaborative sessions via Teams.. Kevin currently serves as a Special Master for the Norwich, Tolland, New Britian and Putnam Judicial Districts.  Kevin has also served as a Special Master for the Regional Family Trial Docket and the Early Intervention Pretrial Program established to assist in the settling of highly contentious custody cases.. Kevin is married to his wife of nearly 25 years, a Baptist minister.  They reside in the greater Hartford area with their two children.. Kevin brings integrity and compassion to the divorce practice.  He is trained in both Mediation and Collaborative Divorce and guides his clients into the process that will best fit their individual case.  Kevin is known by coleagues to work together to reach results for his clients with a minimum of emotional and financial expense.  Yet, Kevin is also a fierce litigator having tried countless divorce actions and custody actions before multiple courts across the state.  As such, Kevin brings to each case a personal knowledge of many judges and their tendencies so that he can instruct his clients accordingly.. Kevin has participated in numerous organizations with his wife and children, including Boy Scouts, girls in stride, American Baptist Churches of Connecticut, etc.  Kevin is an active member and leader in professional organizations as well, including the Connecticut Council on Non-Adverserial Divorce, Connecticut Collaborative Divorce Group, and numerous bar associations.  In his free time, Kevin enjoys hiking and canoeing in the Adirondacks and Maine.

I believe that representing clients in family law cases is not just a job or an area of law to practice.  I believe it is a calling, a mission given to me by God to help hurting people.  That calling was so crystal clear the night I prayed for guidance.  I did not initially understand what that meant.  I thought God was calling me  to be a personal injury lawyer.  Many of my life experiences had driven me to the point of wanting to be a lawyer, but all those things had lead me to believe I was supposed to be a lawyer who helped physical hurt people find justice.  After I got divorced, met my current husband, and began working for Judge Ferguson, I discovered that no one hurts more than the children who go through a divorce or separation between their parents.  Their parents hurt, but the children hurt more.  The pain, anxiety, depression, guilt, separation, anger, and frustration that these children experience are immeasurable.   Another thing I have noticed in the time I have been practicing law is that I sometimes see clients for more than one case.  I see them over and over, one divorce after another, or one case after another because either their personal, legal, emotional, financial or psychological needs were not resolved completely the first time around.  I also found that parents come out of the divorce or separation process thinking he or she now knows everything he or she needs to know to move forward in a financially sound manner and with a 4 hour trans-parenting class under his or her belt knows everything he or she need to know to successfully co-parent.  Unfortunately, this is not at all the case.. This was evident to me in my own divorce situation.  When I got divorced, my attorney handed me my documents and said, “well you are divorced, good luck.”  As I sat there and looked at those papers, I was heartbroken because in my mind I had failed.  I had failed at being a married person.  However, I was also in law school, working full time, and a single parent at that point.  I felt momentarily reassured that so long as the child support came on time and my son’s father made the house payment on time for the next year as he had agreed to do, I would find a way to trudge through and start my life over again.  Boy was I wrong.  Four months later, when the house payments weren’t being made on time, the child support was late, and I was struggling to make ends meet, I landed in bankruptcy court and had to sign my home back over to the bank.  All I could think at that time was, “why didn’t someone tell me this could happen that this could be my life.”  It was at that point that I felt completely hopeless and alone, and I was frustrated with the whole process.  But, life went on, and I remarried, finished law school and started my practice.  For seven years, I practiced law much the same way as my lawyer had and forgot about all those feelings I had all those years ago.  Recently, at the urging of some very special people in my life, I spent some time in deep reflection and worked with my coach to determine what I really wanted my practice to be like and how I wanted to change the world.  During that time, this new firm came into being.. Clients need solutions today with an eye toward tomorrow, the day after, the month after, the year after, etc.  They need an aftercare program to allow them to have ongoing support, counseling, financial advice, budgeting, etc.  As lawyers, we are not equipped to necessarily deal with all these issues.  However, we should have the resources at our fingertips to get our clients through the process.  We should not see our clients as a number, a file, or a dollar sign.  Each is a unique person who is part of a unique family.  The families have their own unique issues and needs.  These families don’t go away.  They change or morph over time just like an intact family.  Our mission is to move them through the process of separation or divorce in such a manner that when they come out on the other side they have a new beginning for their new unique family situation and know how to live as part of that new family dynamic going forward in a healthy, holistic manner.. Due to my experience working with Judge Ferguson and my own divorce experience, I knew there had to be a better way to practice family law that helped parties resolve disputes, helped children not suffer the negative impact of their parents’ divorces, and helped parties learn from his or her mistakes and move into their future relationships in such a way that mistakes are not repeated.  The service we provide to our clients along with our relationships with preferred outside vendors allows us to help our clients through this horrible time in their lives to find a new beginning for them and their children.. On the other hand, there are couples and singles who want to be parents but cannot do so by regular means.  They struggle with beginning their definition of a family.  The pain of losing a child through miscarriage or not being able to get pregnant even with the help of traditional scientific methods can be so great that it causes lasting grief and depression that impact the family unit he or she or they already have.  However, there are children out there being born everyday who have no one to love them, who are being born to mothers who do love them, so much so that the mother knows that she is not the child’s best option.  There are also children out there who have one good parent but for whatever reason the other biological parent is gone. Then, a great person steps in as a step-parent and says, “hey, I want to be your forever parent, I cannot imagine not being your mom or dad.”  There are also great women out there who would be happy to be a vessel for carrying another couple’s child or children for them so that they can have the family of their dreams.  I want to be there to help these couples create their own new beginning.   Nothing gives  me more joy as a lawyer than bringing a family together.. Our goal is to provide great service to our clients, and in doing so, help our clients grow as people and as parents, put them on the path of changing their family tree for the better, and do so so well that when they hear of a friend or family member in the same or similar situation as theirs that they will want their family and friends to be able to be a part of what we are doing as well.

I have been licensed and practicing in Arkansas since 2010. My practice areas include Family Law, DHS and Child Protective Services cases, Divorce, Custody Modifications, Child Support, Juvenile Law, Guardianship, Emancipation, and Criminal Defense (felony and misdemeanor).. Throughout the year, you can find me as a regular guest on KABF Radio (88.3FM), for the award winning show "It Could Be You." I cover topics such as child custody and support, what to do if your child is missing, and others.. In my spare time, I play billiards. I love the strategy of the game and overcoming the unexpected from my opponents. I also write novels, which you can find on Kindle, Amazon, and Walmart.. I'd love you talk to you and help you succeed! Give me a call or send me an email. You can do that here on Avvo or go to my website:

Bryan Joseph Fagan is an attorney specializing in family law, based in Houston, Texas. He is the owner of the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, which is a divorce law firm that specializes in helping individuals navigate the complex legal processes of divorce and family law matters.. Bryan Joseph Fagan was captivated by the legal world from a young age and has extensive experience in family law. He has developed an innovative, paperless, and efficient approach to family law, placing emphasis on high-end service. Bryan has extensive experience in drafting marital property agreements, such as pre- and post-nuptial agreements. He is an elected member of the College of the State Bar of Texas, a distinguished honor awarded to less than 10% of all lawyers in the state of Texas.. At the Law Office of Bryan Fagan, they offer a range of services to assist clients in resolving their family law matters, including divorce, child custody, property division, spousal support, and more. They take a personalized approach to each case and work closely with clients to develop customized solutions that meet their individual needs and goals.. Bryan Joseph Fagan empathizes with the challenges his clients face, as he is a proud business owner, devoted husband, and loving father of three. His shared experiences and steadfast dedication to family make him the ideal advocate for families navigating the complexities of family law in Texas. Bryan's dedicated team of attorneys and paralegals share his unwavering commitment to addressing complex family law matters and defending families from false CPS allegations.. The Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, giving clients peace of mind about the integrity of their attorneys.