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MY PROMISES TO YOU When we meet, I will listen to your concerns and answer all your questions. I will help you understand the law, your rights, and all court processes, and help you plan your course of action. You will receive the personal attention you need. I may not always tell you what you want to hear, but I will always tell you what you need to hear. My office will prepare and answer all petitions, complaints, motions and briefs required by the courts and conduct all necessary research to further your case. I will represent you diligently in all negotiations with opposing lawyers, court mediations, hearings and trials. I will stand with you, treat you fairly, and given you a voice in Delaware's courts. Call me now at 302 999 9434 to schedule a consultation so that I can begin helping you. |
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Biography
Timothy Hitchings serves the people of New Castle County Delaware by providing caring, professional legal services in the matters of divorce, child custody, child support, protection from abuse, property division and alimony. He helps people prepare for the future by drafting wills, powers of attorney, and advance health care directives (living wills). He also represents people who have been wrongly accused and arrested. His legal ability is rated "distinguished" and his ethical standards are rated "very high" by the Martindale Hubbell legal directory.
Mr. Hitchings practices in Delaware’s Supreme Court, Family Court, Superior Court, Court of Common Pleas, Justice of the Peace Court, and Alderman's Court.
Mr. Hitchings serves as a charter member of the Parenting Coordination Council of Delaware.
He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Delaware State Bar Association - Family Law Section, and the Melson-Arsht Inn of Court.
He has volunteered his time as a Special Master for Family Court, a Director for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Delaware, a member of the Advisory Counsel for Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness for Community Legal Aid, and a Blood Bank of Delmarva lifesaver. He is a recipient of the Pro Bono Service Award from the Office of the Child Advocate for ten years of service.
He received his J.D. from Widener University School of Law in 1989 and his B.A. from Graceland University in 1975.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Hitchings worked as a school teacher and served as Executive Director for Common Cause/Delaware.
Mr. Hitchings and his family live in Newark. He is an active member of the Community of Christ.
Fees
Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, or credit card.
Initial Consultation | $100 | |
Hourly Rate | $280 (all cases unless otherwise noted) | |
Family Law | ||
Divorce Pleadings | $280 | |
Custody, Support, Alimony, | $280 per hour | |
Will (simple) | $300 (Identical will for spouse is free) | |
Power of Attorney | $100 | |
Advanced Healthcare Directive | $100 |
For questions, email us at THitchings@juno.com
Material on this site is for informational purposes only and does not establish an attorney-client relationship. This firm limits its practice to the State of Delaware and does not offer services to readers with legal matters in other jurisdictions.
