Atty. Shawn Dougherty
Shawn Dougherty is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 1 other area of law. Shawn received a B.S. degree from University of Delaware in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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Shawn Dougherty is a Partner based in Wilmington, Delaware. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, and child support. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1987), Delaware (1989), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, District of Delaware (2008). Educated at University of Delaware (B.S. Criminal, 1983) and Widener University J.D. (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Delaware and Pennsylvania Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Shawn Dougherty is a lawyer practicing family law, divorce, child custody and 1 other area of law
- Shawn received a B.S. degree from University of Delaware in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Shawn practices in Wilmington, DE
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Shawn Dougherty is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Delaware →
Shawn Dougherty is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Delaware →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Why local counsel matters in Delaware
Practicing law in Delaware. Legal matters in Delaware are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wilmington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Delaware state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Delaware brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Delaware courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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