Practice Areas
Education
- Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, 1996.
- Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of Florida, 1992.
- Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Criminal Justice from the University of Florida, 1987.
Admissions
- Licensed to practice in Michigan since 1997.
- Licensed to practice in Illinois since 1998.
Michigan Divorce & Child Custody Lawyer
Thomas Adeline
Thomas Adeline earned his Bachelor’s degrees in Sociology and Criminal Justice from the University of Florida. He later pursued a Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology. Following his academic achievements, he served as an investigator for the U.S. Department of Justice.
Thomas relocated to St. Louis to attend law school at Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 1996. His dedication to his practice has earned him recognition as a Missouri & Kansas Rising Star in 2001, a prestigious accolade awarded to a select few legal practitioners.
Choosing Detroit as his home, Thomas currently resides in the Midtown and Corktown areas. His extensive experience in both legal practice and law enforcement provides him with a unique perspective and a deep understanding of the legal system, enabling him to advocate fiercely for his clients.
In addition to his legal practice, Thomas founded Adeline Divorce Lawyers, where he continues to lead a team dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation. He is licensed to practice in both Michigan and Illinois, allowing him to serve clients across state lines. He focuses on listening to his clients’ needs and offering practical legal strategies tailored to their unique cases. His mission is to guide his clients through every stage of the legal process and help them fully understand their rights.
- Member of the Michigan Bar Association.
- Member of the Illinois State Bar Association.
- Active participant in the American Bar Association’s Family Law Section.
- Member of the Detroit Family Law Association.
- Successfully represented a client in a high-conflict custody dispute, securing full custody and favorable visitation rights.
- Won a complex divorce case involving significant assets and properties, ensuring a fair settlement for the client.
- Defended a client in a domestic violence case, achieving a favorable resolution without the issuance of a protective order.
- Guided a client through the mediation process in a challenging child support and spousal support case, resulting in an equitable agreement.
- Published an article in the Michigan Bar Journal on “The Evolving Landscape of Family Law,” 2022.
- Featured speaker at the Detroit Bar Association’s Annual Family Law Conference, 2023.
- Presented a seminar on “Effective Strategies in High-Conflict Divorces” at the Illinois Bar Family Law Symposium, 2023.