Kristin Lis
New Jersey Divorce and Family Lawyer, Mediator
Kristin M. Lis has practiced exclusively divorce and family law in southern New Jersey since 2010. She represents clients in a variety of legal matters including divorce, alimony and spousal support, child support, child custody and other unique issues such as relocation, college expenses, emancipation of a child, and adoption in Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem counties.
As a former special education teacher, Kristin brings a unique understanding of the needs of children in family matters. Kristin is also a trained mediator, conducting mediations conveniently by Zoom. Kristin is also available for appointment as a Guardian ad Litem.
Prior to joining Netsquire, Kristin operated her own law firm for a time and worked for a litigation firm based in Philadelphia. After her graduation from Rutgers Camden Law School, she clerked for the Hon. Max A. Baker, P.J.F.P. (Ret.) in Atlantic County, Family Part, from 2009-2010.
Kristin is a member of the American Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association, the Atlantic County Bar Association, and the Gloucester County Bar Association. Kristin is the first attorney in South Jersey approved for membership in the Amicable Divorce Network. The ADN process is a civilized, transparent, and cost-effective alternative to adversarial divorce litigation. ADN members are vetted to ensure that they are leading, solution-oriented experts, committed to an amicable approach to divorce.
Throughout her career Kristin has continuously received recognition for outstanding legal representation from prestigious publications and legal organizations for her dedication and success as a family law attorney.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Child Support & Custody
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Flat fee divorce and mediation packages available.
- New Jersey
- New Jersey Courts
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Attorney
- Netsquire
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- Senior Associate
- Petrelli Previtera, LLC
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- Partner
- Smedley & Lis
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- Owner, Principal
- Law Office of Kristin M. Lis, LLC
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- Associate
- Adams & Adams
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- Law clerk to P.J.F.P.
- Superior Court of New Jersey - Family Division - Atlantic County
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- Rutgers School of Law-Camden
- J.D. (2009) | Law
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- LaSalle University
- B.A. (1999) | Elementary & Special Education
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- Honors: Magna Cum Laude
- Activities: Gamma Sigma Sigma
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- 20 Best Divorce Lawyers in New Jersey
- LAWYER.INC
- New Jersey’s Best Lawyers for Families
- New Jersey Family Magazine
- "Rising Star"
- SuperLawyers
- Selection process and methodology information can be found here: https://www.superlawyers.com/about/selection-process/
- Equal Justice Medal recipient
- Legal Services of New Jersey
- New Jersey’s Best Lawyers for Families
- New Jersey Family Magazine
- The NJ Family Magazine list does not imply endorsement by the magazine itself; it’s a parent-to-parent referral list, nominated by readers surveyed by New Jersey Family between November 2017 and November 2019.
- Amicable Divorce Network
- Founding Member for New Jersey
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- Gloucester County Bar Association
- Member
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- Atlantic County Bar Association
- Member
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- State Bar of New Jersey # 8192010
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- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Member
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- Website
- Netsquire - Get Happy Divorce
- Q. Looking for a divorce lawyer I am a stay at home mom with 3 kids and am looki g for a lawyer that offers pro bono servic
- A: Thank you for your question. You may also look at Legal Aid and Legal Services https://www.njd.uscourts.gov/legal-aid-and-legal-services or https://www.lsnj.org/. LSNJ coordinates the statewide Legal Services system, which provides free legal assistance to low-income New Jerseyans for their civil legal problems.
