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Janell K Broekemier
Dedicated Nebraska and Iowa Divorce and Custody Attorney
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Nebraska and Iowa Civil and Family Law trial lawyer who primarily handles cases in Northeast Nebraska and Northwest Iowa, Sioux City, and surrounding areas. Advocates for parents seeking to preserve access to their children and parental rights, and for those seeking a fair resolution to their domestic and general litigation matters.
Janell is a local attorney and relentless advocate for clients, with litigation experience in both Iowa and Nebraska.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Iowa
- Supreme Court of Iowa
- ID Number: AT0014756
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- Nebraska
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- ID Number: 27419
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Halbach | Szwarc Law Firm
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- Local attorney based out of Sioux City, IA, serving clients in family law and general civil litigation. Assist clients with income and asset discovery, business valuations and division, marital and nonmarital property division, military divorce and retirement issues, child custody, child support, alimony, and domestic violence issues. I also serve clients in the areas of adoption and legal guardianships, and I represent both plaintiffs and defendants in general civil litigation. Licensed in Iowa and Nebraska.
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- Goosmann Law Firm, PLC
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- Provided comprehensive legal representation to clients in the areas of family law and general civil litigation, including construction litigation, divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic violence matters.
- Family Law Paralegal
- Clawson& Clawson, LLP
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- Draft and e-file pleadings and other case documents onto ICCES; assist attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation; maintain calendars; track deadlines; schedule appointments; coordinate hearing dates; maintain positive report and communicate effectively with clients, attorneys and other support staff; conduct and apply legal research; prepare legal correspondence and memos; edit and revise documents; perform regular case management; enter daily time and billing; arrange expert and/or lay witness testimony and/or reports; close client files and monitor final property transfers; notarize documents; engage in opportunities for furthering education; additional duties as the attorney directs.
Education
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln
- J.D. (2020) | Law
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- Honors: Moot Court Board
- Activities: Moot Court Board, Senior Board Member; Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation Team; Children’s Justice Clinic, Student Attorney; Nebraska Volunteer Income Tax Coalition, Volunteer Income Tax Preparer; American Constitution Society, Member; Client Counseling Competition, Participant; Community Legal Education Project, Community Coordinator; Nebraska Family Law & Alternative Dispute Resolution Organization, Member; ABA and Nebraska Student Bar Associations, Member
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- Pikes Peak Community College
- Certificate | Paralegal
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- Macintosh Real Estate School
- Real Estate Associate Broker's License
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- Grand Canyon University
- MEd (2013) | Education
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- Wayne State College
- B.S. (2010) | English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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- Activities: Activities and societies: Campus Crusade for Christ, Northeast Nebraska Teacher's Association, Sigma Tau Delta, Phi Kappa Phi
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Awards
- Pro Bono Award
- University of Nebraska College of Law
- Outstanding Individual Mediator
- University of Nebraska College of Law
Professional Associations
- Nebraska State Bar Association # 27419
- Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Child Vaccinations: What To Do When Parents Disagree
- Goosmann Law
- Co-Parenting in a Pandemic
- Goosmann Law
- What to Expect When You File for Divorce in Iowa
- Goosmann Law
Speaking Engagements
- Halbach | Szwarc Law Firm
Certifications
- Attorney
- Nebraska State Bar Association
- Attorney
- Iowa State Bar Association
- Paralegal
- Pikes Peak Community College
Videos
Ditching the Divorce Drama with Beth Roesler
Goosmann Law Firm's Sioux Falls Managing Partner and Employment & Family Law Attorney Beth Roesler and Host Jeana Goosmann discuss how you can ditch the divorce drama and keep costs...
Family Law in a Nutshell
Attorney Amy Klocke of the Goosmann Law Firm goes over the basics of family law 101.
Legal Answers
1 Questions Answered
- Q. Can you lose custody of your children if you live with your cousin
- A: A Court will often look at the best interests of the child when determining whether a parent should be awarded custody or retain custody in a modification. If you are awarded custody in a prior court order, the burden for changing custody is often much higher. Each case is unique. Whether a parent loses custody is dependent on the specific details of your particular case. I recommend that you speak to a licensed and experience family law attorney to discuss the unique issues that pertain to your case.
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