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James C. Nieland has practiced law in Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska, accomplishing extensive legal successes in the areas of family law and business litigation. Mr. Nieland has successfully represented clients in extremely complex and sophisticated family law matters, including divorce and child custody, throughout his legal career. He has a winning track record representing parties in dissolution of marriage actions where the correct identification and distribution of marital property was at risk, and in defending fathers being prosecuted in support enforcement actions by state authorities. His tenacious representation of clients at the appellate level on issues involving custody modification to permit out-of-state removal, and termination of parental rights, has made him greatly respected by his peers. While practicing law in Nebraska, courts there appointed Mr. Nieland as an attorney and guardian ad litem in many life-altering cases involving child abuse and neglect, given his passion for safeguarding children.. Notably, while practicing in his native Iowa, Mr. Nieland prepared a persuasive and successful pre-trial brief in a highly complex case resulting in his client being awarded a $10 million verdict that the Iowa Supreme Court sustained on appeal.Additionally, Mr. Nieland is dedicated to volunteer service beyond the legal profession, by serving on the board of directors of a local Nebraska chapter of the American Red Cross. There, he oversaw relief efforts to assist individuals, families and businesses in eastern Nebraska and western Iowa devastated by extensive flooding of the Missouri River in 2011.. Mr. Nieland obtained his Juris Doctor from the College of Law at the University of Iowa and served as a distinguished editor of its international law journal, Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems. Before his appointment as editor, Mr. Nieland published Executive Suspension of National Elections: Sacrificing an American Dream to Avoid a Spanish Nightmare?, 15 Transnat’l L. & Contemp. Probs. 389 (Fall 2005). He further served as a student member of the College of Law’s Academic Standard of Review Committee.Prior to law school, Mr. Nieland obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Knox College, where he majored in English and Spanish

Betsy (Elizabeth) Ehlen practices exclusively in the area of family law, representing clients in a range of issues including divorce, custody disputes, division of marital assets and real property, spousal and child support, paternity, domestic violence, and civil unions.. Betsy was drawn to family law by the personal nature of the work and because of the unique challenge each new case brings. Betsy prides herself on using creative strategies to reach her clients’ goals. She is widely regarded as a skilled litigator, but she also understands when amicable negotiations should be the first option to meet her clients’ needs while resolving their cases quickly.. Betsy grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio and received her B.A. from Ithaca College. She earned her J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law in 2003, where she was a recipient of the Scholar in Law award. Betsy has been licensed in Illinois since 2003 and is an active member of the Chicago Bar Association. When Betsy isn't in court she's honing her competitive edge on the field by coaching and playing field hockey.

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At The Law Office of Tania K. Harvey, our innovative approach to family law focuses on collaboration and mediation. The ugly and bitter divorces or custody cases that you have heard about, where clients and lawyers engage in vindictive and vengeful tactics, is being transformed. This transformation has had astounding success at eliminating the overwhelming and painful process of divorce. And, this transformation in the way family law is practiced has resulted in clients feeling empowered and fulfilled as they move into the next phase of their lives.

I started working in the Domestic Relations Division in 2009 as a law clerk and have always been drawn to the area of family law. I became licensed to practice law in May of 2016 and have an hourly rate of $225/hour. I am bringing my years of experience in the Domestic Relations Division into my practice. It is my longstanding foundation in the area of family law that allows me to compete by offering more experience than other newly licensed attorneys who charge similar rates. I did spend 2015 away from Family Law and worked as a 711 licensed law clerk for the States Attorney's office where I gained trial experience helping to prosecute misdemeanor criminal charges (DUI) in traffic.. I offer free consultations both over the phone and in my office. A consultation can help with general questions or assessing the need for an attorney at all. Should I not be available to speak, I always make a point to promptly return a phone call.

When Benton Page decided to practice matrimonial and family law, he realized the differences between this challenging field and other kinds of litigation and transaction: "It is never boring," he says. "Every case requires me to learn more about some aspect of the law, as well as about people and other fields that otherwise I would know nothing about." And during divorces, he adds, "People need a lot of hand-holdingmore than in situations related to other legal matters. I have clients who call every single day, and I'm glad to talk with them. But I insist on keeping one foot in front of the other and resolving each of their matters as quickly as possible.". Even though the field of divorce law is different from other specialties in certain respects, he notes that it continues to evolve. "Divorce has always been an emotional ordeal. It is moving into a different environment, however, just like the rest of civil practice, which is less emotional, with people actually following the rules.". "Philosophically, family law has been at the forefront of the movement towards collaboration, mediation and cooperative settlements," Page observes. But he admits that this area is still very people-sensitive; and it's the last frontier when it comes to using modern courtroom technology. Even so, family law is catching up, and more efficient processes save time and help clients, "who are always in a hurry to get to the end of the process.". In Page's view, there are two distinct types of clients he sees: those who are deeply worried about their and their childrens futures and those who "just want to get divorced." In both categories, however, clients are surprised by how long the process takes. "A contested divorce often lasts longer than a year," he explains, "because the information-gathering process alone takes a long time."

David Frumm is a founding partner of Frumm & Frumm. He has been practicing law since 1979, exclusively in the areas of family law and domestic relations since 1989. As a tenacious litigator, David successfully represents clients in all stages of domestic relations matters. David is known for his zealous advocacy and commitment to obtaining favorable outcomes for his clients. David prides himself on his personalized attention to each client, to provide them with the best guidance throughout emotional divorce proceedings.. David received his Bachelor’s Degree, with Honors, from Arizona State University, and received his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in 1975. Upon his admission to the bar, David was employed by the City of Chicago as an Assistant Corporation Counsel assigned to their law division. During his tenure with the city, David was trial counsel in complex jury trials, obtaining numerous verdicts in favor of the city of Chicago. He also had the opportunity to attend several prestigious trial advocacy programs and seminars.. EDUCATION Arizona State University-Bachelor of Science, 1975 John Marshall Law School, Juris Doctor, 1979. BAR ADMISSIONS Illinois (1979) United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1980). Frumm & Frumm is a boutique Chicago law firm focusing exclusively on family and matrimonial law for over 25 years.   Specifically, the attorneys of Frumm & Frumm have expertise in divorce (pre-decree and post-decree), custody and visitation, child support & maintenance (alimony), property division, business/income valuations, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and parentage cases.. Our clients retain us knowing we have the experience and compassion to help them through this challenging time.  We especially pride ourselves on our personalized attention to all clients and all matters.  The attorneys of Frumm & Frumm are thoughtful and skilled negotiators but also possess extensive trial experience which enables us to zealously advocate on behalf of our clients. We will provide you with realistic and honest assessments to help you navigate through the legal process

Chidinma graduated from Drexel University in 2011 where she received a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice minor. She continued her education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where she graduated in 2015 with her Master’s in Forensic Psychology. She then received her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in May of 2019, where she earned a certificate in Family Law. Chidinma was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2019.. While attending DePaul University College of Law, Chidinma received the Dean’s Achievement Scholarship and she was an executive board member of the Child and Family Law Association. Chidinma gained invaluable experience as an intern at the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic in Chicago, where she assisted litigants in obtaining emergency orders of protection. She also clerked for Life Span, an organization that strives to end domestic and sexual violence, where she worked on domestic violence and immigration matters.. Chidinma also interned at the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services through the Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) and at the Legal Aid Society of Metropolitan Family Services, where served as a legal representative in family law and probate cases involving divorce, guardianship, parentage and adoption matters. In 2018, Chidinma had the honor to serve as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Judge William S. Boyd in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.. After law school, Chidinma began her career at another well-respected family law firm where she worked on high-net worth family law matters. Over the course of her legal career, Chidinma has worked exclusively in family law, assisting clients in various family issues such as divorce, child support, parentage, and adoptions. Chidinma continues to be a strong advocate for her clients and counsels them through the complex judicial process towards resolution.. Chidinma is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association.

Diligently and effectively addressing your legal concerns is Stephanie's top priority.  She prides herself on working with her clients to determine a streamlined course of action to ensure the best possible outcome for them and their families.  Stephanie devotes her practice to the litigation of family law, criminal defense, and general civil litigation. She is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey, the District Court of the District of New Jersey, and the State of New York.. In her family law practice, Stephanie prides herself on assessing and attentively addressing the unique challenges of each case.  Stephanie is prepared whether the case presents with contested child custody issues, complex asset division, cash-flow disputes, marital business distribution, or a domestic violence complaint.  She is also dedicated to resolving divorce and custody disputes through the use of alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and collaborative divorce.. Stephanie's central New Jersey office location in Tinton Falls, allows her to serves clients throughout the State of New Jersey.  Stephanie often represents clients in Monmouth County, Ocean County, Middlesex County, Union County, Bergen County, Passaic County, Morris County, and Hudson County.. Stephanie is an energetic and compassionate advocate who takes pride in assisting her clients during what for many is one of the most difficult times in their lives.

5-Time Top Attorney in New Jersey as voted by his peers in SuperLawyers. Previously, a 2-Time Top Young Attorney as voted in SuperLawyers. One of the few attorneys that is Certified as a Matrimonial Law Attorney by the Supreme Court of NewJersey.  A+ Rating from the Better Business Bureau.  Devoted exclusively to the practice of family law, including complex custody, alimony and property distribution matters.   Over 25 years of experience.  Offering free, in person consulation about family law matters in our Red Bank, New Jersey office.

Hunnell Law helps various clients prepare and plan for their future. We assist clients going through a divorce to ensure they receive a fair and equitable settlement. We litigate matters when necessary to protect our clients rights for child support, spousal support, alimony, equitable distribution, custody, and parenting time. As advocates for your future, we also sit with clients to assist them with estate plans. Hunnell Law also handles legal malpractice matters, in those events when your former attorney did not meet his/her obligations to you.

I am Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney.  I am committed to resolving cases in a cost-effective and amicable manner.  If necessary, I can be a tough adversary, but believe it is best when both parties are truly vested in their divorce settlement and the future of their children.  I am a Court Certified Mediator and I have served as an Economic Mediator for the Courts in Monmouth, Middlesex and Ocean Counties.