Ann Nicholson Haralambie, Attorney, P.C. is a distinguished Tucson-based law firm specializing exclusively in family and child welfare law, with a particular focus on custody, child abuse, and child advocacy matters. Led by Ann M. Haralambie, a Certified Child Welfare Law Specialist and Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney, the firm has built a reputation for its child-centered approach and commitment to minimizing the emotional harm often associated with custody disputes.
With a practice established in 1977, Ms. Haralambie brings decades of dedicated experience to each case, supported by her roles as an author, speaker, and consultant in the field of child welfare law. The firm accepts a limited number of new clients, focusing solely on child-related cases and offering initial consultations for a flat fee. Ms. Haralambie is also highly regarded for her contributions to legal literature and frequent engagements as a trainer for professional organizations nationwide.
Services Offered
- Child custody
- Child welfare law
- Child advocacy
- Child abuse cases
- Paternity (unmarried parents)
- Third party custody and visitation (grandparents, stepparents, foster parents, de facto parents)
- Modification of custody/visitation
- Interstate custody
- Parenting agreements (pre- and post-decree, unmarried parents, LGBT parents)
- Child sexual abuse cases
- International child abduction (Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction)
- Indian Child Welfare Act cases
- Dependency (DCS)
- Termination of parental rights
- Guardianship of children
- Stepparent adoption
- Private adoption (note: does not find children or match birth parents)
- Representation of adoption and child welfare agencies
- Appeals
The firm serves clients in Tucson and throughout Arizona, with Ms. Haralambie actively participating in national and international legal committees and conferences. She is a recognized authority in her field, contributing to legislative discussions and authoring peer-reviewed articles and books on child welfare and adoption.
