The Castro Firm
“They understood my issues and gave me legal advice and help me prepare legal documents.”
Best Family Law Attorneys near Newark, DE
We have 2 firms in Newark on file, and both are on this list, along with 13 from towns including Elkton, MD (5, 6 mi), Wilmington (4, 12 mi) and Kennett Square, PA (2, 12 mi).
2 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Law Office of Anthony W. Dohring
Barnes, O'Donnell & Moore
“He was very thorough and he went through every possible outcome with us so my son was well prepared with what he was facing.”
Law Office Of Chelsea M. Sadler
“Chelsea and her staff did not rush me and made me feel as though my time was just as valuable as theirs.”
Scott and Scott,p.a.
“Though my case was a long process, Charles Scott was very understanding of my needs.”
Rollins & Murray
“Really enjoyed the time with him because what could have been complicated wasn't.”
This page gathers the 15 family law firms listed for Newark, DE. Practice areas, consultation terms and hours are what each firm publishes on its own website; ratings and quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Newark, DE
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 612 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are custody (2), divorce (2), family law (2), living wills (2) and mediation (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. We have a website on file for 13 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Why are some listed family practices outside Newark?
An office in Newark is held by 2 of the 15 firms. The rest come from other towns. Family matters are usually heard where you live, so ask a firm from further out how it handles hearings in your area.
Giordano & Gagne
“I like being able to call and request any documents that may be needed from settlements even many years ago.”
Sheridan Lawyers
“Hillary is very good with explaining the process and what he recommends doing.”
Cynthia Turner
“She is very responsive, compassionate, and professional, which made me feel at ease during an overwhelming time.”
Poole, Mensinger, Cutrona & Ellsworth-Aults
“Tiffany Poole is outrageously patient and helpful.”
Copeland Taylor Harpell
“I have had the pleasure of working with the attorneys at Copeland Taylor.”
Macelree Harvey
“My mother used JC at MacElree Harvey for her estate planning and the entire process was great.”
Kara M. Swasey
“Never pushed me off to her paralegal ( who I did deal with at times, also very professional and dedicated).”
The Law Offices of Edward A. Richitelli
“I have nothing but great things to say about him and his assistant Tanya.”
Sharon M. Eppes - Family Law Advice Center
“I was able to feel confident in my case because of her knowledge and expertise.”
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