Merel Family Law

10/18/2026

There is a prominent myth that bringing up a prenup means you are planning for your marriage to fail. It’s closer to the opposite in reality.

A prenup is two people being fully honest about money and what they each expect before they build a life together. Conversations like these take trust and maturity, and it tends to bring couples closer rather than push them apart.

If you’ve ever wondered how prenups actually work, we broke it all down here:
https://merelfamilylaw.com/practice-areas/prenuptial-agreement-lawyers/

10/10/2026

Every case starts with the same question: what do you want your life to look like when your divorce is over?

Once we know your goals, we will build the strategy to get you there. That is what we are here to do.

10/06/2026

Same Grace, new title.

Grace O’Malley passed the bar exam and is officially an associate attorney at Merel Family Law! She started with us as a law clerk, and honestly? We saw this coming.

Our family in family law just got one attorney bigger. Congratulations, Grace!

10/04/2026

Two years ago, Merel Family Law brought on Lindsay as our in-house divorce coach, and it changed what we are able to do for our clients.

Divorce is not something you only handle on paper. It is one of the hardest emotional experiences a person can go through. Kristina is the person in our clients' corner for all of it. She sits with people in the moments they feel most alone in divorce and helps them find their footing again when they cannot see a way forward.

Our clients are better for it, and so is this team.

Happy two years, Kristina. We are so grateful for everything you do.

10/01/2026

Choosing your attorney is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in your entire divorce.

So, how do you know you’ve found the right one?

You need someone you trust and someone you feel comfortable talking to. A lot of people walk into a lawyer’s office and feel intimidated or like they don’t click with the person across the desk.

Your attorney doesn’t have to be your best friend. However, if you can talk to them openly and you feel comfortable doing it, that’s how you know you chose the right attorney for you.

09/28/2026

We're excited to introduce Ana Osmani to our team!

Ana is an associate attorney who represents individuals and families in divorce, parenting time and other family law matters.

Clients can count on Ana for clear communication, careful attention to detail and practical guidance during some of life's most difficult moments. When she's not in the office, you'll probably find her trying a new restaurant or planning her next trip.

Welcome to the team, Ana!

Learn more about Ana: https://merelfamilylaw.com/attorneys/ana-osmani/

09/26/2026

Nine years ago, Marleena Broekema joined Merel Family Law. Almost a decade later, she's a partner and a major part of what makes this firm what it is.

If you know Marleena, you know how much she cares about her clients and the work she does (and that is an understatement). She’s a one-of-a-kind attorney, simply put.

Nine years, Marleena. Thank you for everything you bring to the firm. We would not be here without you.

09/22/2026

When someone is raising two kids on their own and dealing with a family business issue on top of a stressful divorce case, the last thing a client needs is a legal team that adds to the chaos.

Brad Kaye and his team did the opposite of that.

We are proud of our team at Merel Family Law, and grateful for all of our clients who place their trust in us during a difficult time in their lives.

09/19/2026

A lot of people walk in wanting one thing: revenge.

That’s a completely understandable place to be, but divorces do not get resolved well in the heat of that emotion. Part of our job is to bring the temperature down and help you make decisions based on what’s best for you, not what feels good in the moment.

09/16/2026