Overview
Gretchen Knight chairs the Family Law Practice at Morris James LLP. With more than 30 years of experience, Gretchen represents individuals in family law matters in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.
Gretchen is knowledgeable and experienced in litigating and negotiating successful outcomes for her clients in complex divorce and custody matters. She focuses on understanding her clients' goals, being responsive to their needs, and helping clients achieve their goals.
Experience:
- Divorce
- Division of Marital Property
- Alimony/Spousal Support
- Premarital Agreements
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Child Support
- Guardianship of Children
- Adoptions by Relatives and Termination of Parental Rights
Professional Affiliations
Delaware State Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Past Chairman & Vice Chairman
Delaware State Bar Association
- Judicial Appointments Committee
Delaware Family Court Rules Committee
Delaware Board on Professional Responsibility, Former Member
American Bar Association
The Office of the Child Advocate, Delaware, Guardian ad litem on behalf of abused and neglected children
Publications
News & Events
Recognition
Honors
Delaware Today Top Lawyers, Family Law, 2010-2020
- Top Vote-Getter: 2019, 2018, 2017, 2015, 2014
Best Lawyers, Family Law, 2007-2011, 2014-2021
- "Lawyer of the Year", 2021, 2018, 2016
Office of the Child Advocate, Recognized for Ten Years of Pro Bono Service, 2011
Melson-Arsht Inn of Court
Truman Scholar, 1985
Practice areas
Admissions
Delaware, 1990
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware
Education
Villanova University School of Law, JD, 1990
University of Delaware, BA, 1987