About Marie Crossley
Family Law Attorney and Partner at MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
My focus in every case is my client and how to achieve their goals.
While I have extensive trial and litigation experience, I am also trained in Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution. Particularly in the area of Family Law, the ability to effectively negotiate is just as important as trial advocacy and my mediation background allows me to tailor my approach to my client’s individual needs.
After graduating from Washington & Jefferson College in 1998, I attended Villanova University School of Law. After graduating from Villanova, I clerked for the Honorable William L. Chapman and the Honorable Alison Whitmer Tumas, State of Delaware Family Court. Immediately after her clerkship, she entered private practice. She joined MacElree Harvey in 2013 and became a Shareholder of the firm in 2018. She currently is a Partner at MacElree Harvey, Ltd. and works out of the firm’s Centreville, Delaware office.
– Marie I. Crossley
Practice Areas
ALIMONY
Just as money can become a source of stress during a marriage, it also is a main point of contention during a divorce or separation.
CHILD CUSTODY & SUPPORT
We work collaboratively with the other side to achieve a fair and peaceful resolution.
DIVORCE & SEPARATION
Divorce is a life-changing experience and an emotional roller coaster. We’re here to make things easier.
PROTECTION FROM ABUSE
We can help you map out a plan of action and begin acting on that plan right away. No one should ever have to live with abuse.
MEDIATION
Mediation has many benefits, including lower costs, less emotional conflict, a much shorter wait for resolution and the ability to have control over the outcome.
Why Choose Ms. Crossley?
Consistent Communication
Ms. Crossley prefers to be directly involved in every aspect of her client’s matter and feels that communication is the foundation of any successful attorney-client relationship. She works with each client directly providing legal advice and guidance tailored to their specific case.
Honest Expertise
Ms. Crossley has practiced exclusively in the Delaware Family Law arena for over 19 years. She handles a wide variety of Divorce, Custody, Child Support, Alimony and other Family Law matters ranging from the mediation of small disputes to complex Divorce, Custody and Support litigation.
Mindful Mediation
Ms. Crossley has recently added Mediation to her practice to accommodate clients who are looking for an alternative to the adversarial nature of traditional Divorce, Custody and Support litigation. Marie works out of the Centreville, Delaware office at MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Speaking Engagements
Conference Name
Current Trends in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Continuing Legal Education Seminar on Family Law Topics
Alternative Dispute Resolution Section monthly meeting
Guest Lecturer Mediation and Negotiation
Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Law Day at A.I. Dupont High School
Fundamentals of Family Law
Pro Se Divorce Seminar
Title
Mediation
Mediation for Professionals
Divorce Litigation
Family Law
Equality for All: The Emancipation Proclamation and Brown v. Board of Education
Family Law Moderator
Date
2018
2016
2016
2014
2014
2014
2013
2004
2003
Associations
Association Name
Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Delaware State Bar Association, Family Law Section
Delaware Volunteer Legal Services
Delaware Victims Advocacy Project
Melson-Arsht American Inn of Court
Position Name
Vice Chair
Member
Pro Bono Attorney
Pro Bono Attorney
Member
Duration
2018 – Present
2002 – Present
2002 – Present
2002 – Present
2001 – Present
Publications
Publication Name
MacElree Harvey Blog
MacElree Harvey News
MacElree Harvey Blog
Date
2018
2017
2015
Education
School Name
Villanova University School of Law
Washington and Jefferson College
Degree
JD – Juris Doctor
BA – Bachelor of Arts
Graduated
2001
1998
Speaking Engagements
Conference Name
Current Trends in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Continuing Legal Education Seminar on Family Law Topics
Alternative Dispute Resolution Section monthly meeting
Guest Lecturer Mediation and Negotiation
Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
Law Day at A.I. Dupont High School
Fundamentals of Family Law
Pro Se Divorce Seminar
Title
Mediation
Mediation for Professionals
Divorce Litigation
Family Law
Equality for All: The Emancipation Proclamation and Brown v. Board of Education
Family Law Moderator
Date
2018
2016
2016
2014
2014
2014
2013
2004
2003
Awards
