Whitney R. Chelnik is a dedicated family law attorney at Gomperts McDermott & Von Ellen, LLC, focusing exclusively on family law matters with a strong emphasis on achieving practical and efficient resolutions. Her practice stands out through her dual expertise in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and collaborative law, allowing her to tailor strategies to each client’s unique situation.
Whitney approaches each case with the goal of delivering comprehensive, creative, and cost-effective outcomes, drawing from her extensive background in high-stakes litigation and her accreditation as a family law mediator. She is well-suited to represent individuals navigating complex family law issues, including high-asset divorces and sensitive custody disputes. Her appointment as a Guardian ad Litem and Custody Neutral Family Specialist, along with her inclusion on multiple court rosters for mediation, underscores her recognized expertise and commitment to serving clients with professionalism and skill.
Services Offered
- Alimony/Spousal Support
- Child Support
- Collaborative Divorce
- Custody and Parenting Time
- Division of Assets/Equitable Distribution
- Divorce and Dissolution of Civil Unions
- Domestic Violence
- Mediation and Arbitration
- Modification of Orders or Agreements
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Business Valuation
- Post-judgment Disputes
- Parenting Coordination
Whitney serves clients across New Jersey and New York, including admission to multiple federal district courts. She is actively involved in professional associations such as the New Jersey State Bar Association and the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and has been consistently recognized by New Jersey Super Lawyers in Family Law since 2013.
