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Jennifer Kane Waterway, P.A.Attorney/ Owner
Jennifer Kane Waterway
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Jennifer Kane Waterway

4.7
69 reviews

500 E. Broward Boulevard, Suite 900, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Alimony, Child Abuse and Neglect, Child Custody and 41 more

About Jennifer Kane Waterway

Dedicated to resolving family matters amicably. Call today.

Jennifer Waterway is a family lawyer, mediator, and guardian ad litem serving Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. She handles divorce, custody/timesharing/child relocation, paternity, domestic violence, and dependency matters involving the Department of Children and Families (DCF). She handles pre- and post-nuptial agreements and post-judgment modification and enforcement actions. She serves as a mediator for parties with and without lawyers. She also serves as a guardian ad litem and volunteer attorney ad litem for children in need.

Jennifer’s approach is strong but practical and professional. She strives to resolve matters outside of court and without animosity to minimize stress on the family and keep costs down. But she will fight when necessary, for your rights and in the best interest of your children, and she has the experience to do so. Contact our Fort Lauderdale based family and divorce attorney today.

Jennifer has practiced law since 2000 and focused almost exclusively on family law since 2006. Before starting her own practice, she worked with an established Boca Raton law firm for many years where she handled high-conflict family, probate, and guardianship matters. Before that she worked with top-tier South Florida law firms including Akerman Senterfitt representing sophisticated corporate clients in product liability, mass tort, and commercial matters in state and federal courts across the country. She represented manufacturers and distributors of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, heavy construction equipment, luxury yachts, and other high-profile products, providing her with aggressive, extensive litigation and courtroom experience. Before that Jennifer served as a judicial law clerk at the Fourth District Court of Appeal in West Palm Beach, handling civil, criminal, and family law appeals.

For more information, visit www.waterwaylaw.com.

Awards

-Award of Excellence - Human Trafficking Awareness, Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale, 2015

-Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, Avvo, 2017 - 2018

-Avvo Rated 10 Superb, Avvo, 2014

-AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2013 - 2018

-Book Award - Family Law, Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, 1999

-Book Award - Research & Writing, Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, 1998

-Second Place, National Evidence Moot Court Competition, Brooklyn Law School, 1999

-Top Rated Family Lawyer,Martindale-Hubbell, 2015

-Top Rated Lawyer in Litigation,Martindale-Hubbell, 2015

Work Experience

-Attorney, Jennifer Kane Waterway, P.A., 2012 - Present

-Attorney, Waterway & Evoy, P.L., 2011 - 2012

-Attorney, Sachs Sax Caplan, 2006 - 2011

-Attorney, Akerman Senterfitt, 2004 - 2006

-Attorney, Gordon Hargrove & James, 2001 - 2004

-Attorney, Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal, 2000 - 2001

Publication

-Attorney at Law Magazine, A Strong Sense of Self, 2018

-Broward County Bar Association Barrister, Litigation Practice & Procedure Tips for Young Lawyers, 2013

Speaking Engagements

-Tower Club Legal Luncheon, Caller ID & Text Message Spoofing, 2013

-Suits, Stilettos and Lipstick™ “The Balancing Act” Conference, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Relationships, Sex, and the Law, Panelist Speaker, 2012

-Law Student Lecture, NSU Law School, Professionalism in the Workplace, 2012

-Broward County Bar Association Mentoring Luncheon, Litigation Practice & Procedure Tips for Young Lawyers, 2012

 

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Platinum Client Champion
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Avvo Client Choice

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Champion Badge Gold

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Champion Badge Platinum

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Jennifer Kane Waterway got this award in 2021

Martindale Peer Awards

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Jennifer Kane Waterway got this award in 2021

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Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

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Avvo Client Choice

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Jennifer Kane Waterway got this award in 2021

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Family Law
Posted by anonymous
August 22, 2018
Hired Attorney

Ms. Waterway is extremely professional and knowledgeable. Her confidence and knowledge was valuable in court and for me personally it put me at ease. I highly recommend her.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 19, 2016
Hired Attorney

When one considers divorce. The overwhelming thought of hiring an Attorney to help with the burden and all the legal matters and who to hire. There are many lawyers out there to chose from but you have to protect yourself and find an Attorney that you feel comfortable with.{para}Not to mention the splitting up of families and assets that the couple have acquired together over the years and the huge financial burden that can come with this. It can be an over whelming and stressful to. To help with my

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
June 13, 2023
Hired Attorney

When divorce hits you unexpectedly you find yourself scrambling to sort out your life. Finances, where to live, how to cope emotionally, and then there are the legal aspects to deal with. You need someone you can trust to help you navigate the process. That is what Jennifer Waterway did for me. She guided and educated me about the law and my rights. I always felt that she advocated for me especially through the process of dividing a marriage financially. She listened and helped me learn to think about divorce in terms of the legal aspects (when I was overwhelmed by emotions!). She helped me come to a reasonable result. I highly recommend her services. Thank you, Jennifer.

 
Divorce
Posted by anonymous
May 23, 2023
Hired Attorney

As a lawyer, I have high expectations when hiring another attorney. Jennifer was recommended to me by fellow attorneys who have a high level of respect for her, and I know why. My divorce was finalized in less than three months and she went above and beyond to protect me and my child(ren). She set us up for success and now I co-parent with my ex as well as anyone can hope, sharing major life events and holidays on a regular basis.

 
Child Custody
Posted by Expose shady lawyers
April 06, 2026
Hired Attorney

Would give -5 stars if I could!!!! Unethical Billing, Ignorance of Evidence, Zero Work Product, and Predatory Practices ​I strongly advise against hiring Jennifer Waterway for any family law matter. I initially retained her for a one-time appearance for a court date that was already on the docket. Just two days before the hearing, she canceled it, claiming she needed to review more files and instructing me to wait for a "to-do list" of additional work. ​After a week of stalling, the to-do list she finally sent was an exact, copy-and-paste duplicate of the files and documents I had already provided. Once I completed this redundant work and we were finally ready to file, she suddenly claimed my retainer had run out and demanded double the payment to proceed. ​The most egregious part of her representation was the damage she did to my case. She explicitly instructed me not to respond to any opposing filings and not to file any motions myself while I waited on her. Stay far away!

 
Child Custody
Posted by Run Frm This Lawyer Like FloJo
April 06, 2026
Hired Attorney

Run away from this greedy lawyer! Don’t walk! I witnessed firsthand, this lawyer take advantage of a vulnerable mother trying to address child custody only to see this lawyer seem to harm more than help! And the Mother’s abuser only got more emboldened! She takes thousands and thousands and them claims it was all blown on “emails” and other vague “paperwork”, then quits or demands another kids college fund essentially, to do more of what?! More of nothing!!! She’s got problems with the Florida Bar! She is sloppy, greedy and deceptive and predatory! Keep your money and go pro se! You can get poor and bankrupt and your kids abused for free instead! This lawyer gets a heck no from me! Run!

 
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Areas of Law

  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Family Law 7
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Divorce
    • Paternity
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Spousal Support
    • Visitation Rights
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Mediation
  • Fathers Rights
  • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
  • Restraining Orders
  • Same Sex Marriage
  • Other 29
    • Alimony
    • Child Custody Mediation
    • Child Dependency
    • Child Relocation
    • Child Welfare
    • Childrens Rights
    • Cohabitation Agreements
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Domestic Relations
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Foster Care
    • Grandparents Custody
    • Grandparents Visitation Rights
    • Interstate Child Custody
    • Juvenile Dependency
    • Marital Agreements
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Marital Property Law
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Name Changes
    • Palimony
    • Parental Kidnapping
    • Parental Rights
    • Parenting Time
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Postnuptial Agreements
    • Third Party Custody
    • Uncontested Divorce

Practice Details

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2001, U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Florida
    2000, Florida
    Memberships
    Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Member, 2018 - Present
    Supreme Court of Florida, Certified Family Mediator, 2018 - Present
    Broward County Women Lawyers Association, Member, 2018 - Present
    The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Member, 2006 - Present
    Broward County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 2006 - Present
    South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 2006 - Present
    Broward County Bar Association, Member, 2001 - Present
    The Florida Bar, Member, 2000 - Present
    Human Trafficking Summit presented by Broward County Clerk of Courts and Broward County Bar Association, Event chair, 2018
    Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Member, 2015 - 2017
    Leadership Broward Class XXXIII, Member, 2014 - 2016
    The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Family Law Guardian ad Litem Pilot Training Program, Participant, 2013
    Broward County Bar Association, Bench-Bar Committee, Member, 2012 - 2019
    Broward County Bar Association, Speaker's Bureau Subcommittee, Member and co-chair, 2011 - 2013
    Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Tracey McPharlin Dependency Pro Bono Project, Volunteer attorney ad litem, 2011 - 2013
    The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Guardian ad Litem Hearsay Subcommittee, Member, 2010 - 2013
    The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Adoption/Paternity/Dependency/Children's Issues Committee, Member, 2010 - 2013
    Broward County Bar Association, Mentoring Subcommittee, Member, 2009 - 2013
    Broward County Bar Association, Professionalism Committee, Member, 2009 - 2013
    South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Family Law Committee, Co-chair, 2007 - 2008
    Defense Research Institute (DRI), Member, 2001 - 2006
    Guardian ad Litem Program, Broward County, Volunteer GAL, 2000
    Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Volunteer attorney, 2001
    Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, Alachua County, Volunteer big sister, 1995 - 1996.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center
    Class of 2000
    J.D.
    magna cum laude, Nova Law Review, 1998-2000; Moot Court Society, 1998-2000; Second Place, National Evidence Moot Court Competition, Brooklyn Law School, 1999; Goodwin Fellowship, including Research Assistantship, 1997-2000; William L. Graddy Law School Scholarship, 1998; Book Awards in Family Law and Research and Writing, 1998-99; Dean’s List, 1997-2000
    Other Education
    University of Florida
    Class of 1996
    B.S.
    Journalism
    Legal Certifications
    Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator

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    Jennifer Kane Waterway was admitted in 2000 to the State of Florida.
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    Jennifer Kane Waterway attended Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center.

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