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Melanie Elaine Tunaitis
also known as Melanie Elaine Boates
About Melanie
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Vastly experienced in family law, I assist clients with divorce, child support and alimony agreements and exceptions, name changes, high-income support, custody arrangements and emergency hearings, grandparents' rights, parental termination, adoptions, equitable distribution of international property, and more.
I pride myself in my ability to explain complex legal theories in a way that anyone can understand. I believe everyone has the right to understand their legal rights, especially when it comes to their family. I chose family law because its deeply personal nature.
I know what its like to work hard. I received my Associate's Degree, Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctorate while working full time and attending school in the evenings and weekends. Prior to becoming an attorney, I worked as a secretary, paralegal, legal assistant and law clerk.
I currently reside in Wilmington, Delaware with my husband, three dogs and iguana. I spend most of my personal time training marital arts, running or reading; that is, when I am not looking for the best restaurants in town. I am happy to assist clients in Philadelphia, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, and Bucks Counties.
Please feel free to contact me to set up a consultation!
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 10 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2015
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Posted by Trisha | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Step parent adoption
I used Melanie for the adoption of my daughter by my husband and the termination of her birth fathers rights. I can not say enough good things about her and how she always fought for my daughters best interest. She kept me informed and made me feel comfortable through the whole process. I would hi...
Melanie Tunaitis
Replied last August 23, 2017Thank you so much. It was a pleasure working with you. I will never forget the Adoption Hearing!
Melanie Elaine Tunaitis's Lawyer Endorsements
"Melanie was one of the most intelligent, honest, prepared attorneys I have worked with on any case. I would recommend her to anyone looking for family law representation."
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Experience
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Associate Attorney, Petrelli Previtera Schimmel, LLC
2015 - 2017
Associate Attorney, Eugene J. Malady, LLC
2005 - 2015
Paralegal, Eugene J. Malady, LLC
Associations
2017 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Philadelphia Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2017 - Present
Chester County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Delaware County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Young Lawyers Section of Delaware County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Family Law Section of Delaware County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Guy G. DeFuria American Inn of CourtMember/Presenter
Sample of Legal Cases
When an executor steals the money . . .
The executor was revoked and my client was appointed executor of the estate.
Education
2015
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
Widener University
BS - Bachelor of Science
2008
Delaware County Community College
Associate's Degree
Speaking Engagements
2017
Lunch and Learn
ABC's of Divorce
2017
Delaware County Bench Bar Conference
Family Law - What's New!
2015
Guy G. deFuria Inns of Court
Gun Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How likely will a judge grant the mother full custody? If the father of the children is unfit and a alcoholic.
31 Dec 2017
Q&A
How can the opposing parent fail drug test and lie on emergency petition?
08 Aug 2017
Q&A
Can the father of my child born out of wedlock stop me from relocating from Pennsylvania to another state?
12 Jun 2017