Rebekah Brown-Wiseman

Family law attorney Rebekah Brown-Wiseman is an experienced courtroom attorney. She is a prior Florida State Attorney that represented the Department of Children and Families in child custody and termination of parental rights cases. She is a prior State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program attorney that represented the best interests of children in child custody cases. Ms. Brown-Wiseman has been a speaker for the Association for Marriage and Family Therapy and for the state required Parents, Children and Divorce class. Now in private practice, attorney Rebekah Brown-Wiseman exclusively handles family law cases in the areas of divorce, adoption, paternity including child custody, alimony, property division, relocation and modification actions.

Attorney Rebekah Brown-Wiseman is diligent in her representation and meticulous in her work. She stays up-to-date with the most recent changes in family law and continuously works to refine her craft.

A Lawyer With Social Work Experience

Attorney Rebekah Brown-Wiseman brings a unique background to the practice of law. A skillful negotiator and a forceful litigator, she also has a master's degree in social work with a concentration in children and families, a background in psychology and was a former child therapist in addition to her legal experience.

Ms. Brown-Wiseman draws upon her extensive knowledge of child development and family systems in advocating for her clients. Her understanding of psychology, social work and the law enhances her ability to resolve difficult conflicts that are often highly emotional. She is compassionate with clients, but has the strength and determination to fight for them.

Florida's new statute for child custody requires that judges consider the developmental stages and needs of the child and the demonstrated capacity and disposition of each parent to meet the child's developmental needs. Because of attorney Brown-Wiseman's experience in social work, she has the knowledge to effectively litigate issues of child development and family systems.

To arrange a free consultation about a divorce, adoption, custody or other family law issue, please call her Fort Lauderdale office at 754-239-3841 or contact her by e-mail.

Classes/Seminars Taught:

Helping Families Cope with the Divorce Process, Florida Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, 2006

Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course, Parents, Children and Divorce, 2004

Professional Associations and Memberships:

Broward County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member

The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Member

Florida Association for Marriage & Family Therapy, Member

Past Employment Positions:

Harvard Law School, Hale & Dorr Legal Services, Intern

Hon. Peter M. Sikora, Law Clerk

Department of Children & Families, Attorney

Guardian ad Litem Program, Attorney

Pro Bono Activities:

Guardian ad Litem Program Volunteer representing the Best Interests of Abandoned, Abused and Neglected Children, 2002 - Present

Guardian, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals