Janell K Broekemier

Nebraska and Iowa Civil and Family Law trial lawyer who primarily handles cases in Northeast Nebraska and Northwest Iowa, Sioux City, and surrounding areas. Advocates for parents seeking to preserve access to their children and parental rights, and for those seeking a fair resolution to their domestic and general litigation matters.

Janell is a local attorney and relentless advocate for clients, with litigation experience in both Iowa and Nebraska.

University of Nebraska - Lincoln

J.D. (2020) | Law

2017 - 2020

Honors: Moot Court Board

Activities: Moot Court Board, Senior Board Member; Alternative Dispute Resolution, Mediation Team; Children’s Justice Clinic, Student Attorney; Nebraska Volunteer Income Tax Coalition, Volunteer Income Tax Preparer; American Constitution Society, Member; Client Counseling Competition, Participant; Community Legal Education Project, Community Coordinator; Nebraska Family Law & Alternative Dispute Resolution Organization, Member; ABA and Nebraska Student Bar Associations, Member

Pikes Peak Community College

Certificate | Paralegal

2014 - 2015

Macintosh Real Estate School

Real Estate Associate Broker's License

2013 - 2013

Grand Canyon University

MEd (2013) | Education

2011 - 2013

Wayne State College

B.S. (2010) | English/Language Arts Teacher Education

2007 - 2010

Activities: Activities and societies: Campus Crusade for Christ, Northeast Nebraska Teacher's Association, Sigma Tau Delta, Phi Kappa Phi

Attorney

Halbach | Szwarc Law Firm

2024 - Current

Local attorney based out of Sioux City, IA, serving clients in family law and general civil litigation. Assist clients with income and asset discovery, business valuations and division, marital and nonmarital property division, military divorce and retirement issues, child custody, child support, alimony, and domestic violence issues. I also serve clients in the areas of adoption and legal guardianships, and I represent both plaintiffs and defendants in general civil litigation. Licensed in Iowa and Nebraska.

Attorney

Goosmann Law Firm, PLC

2021 - 2024

Provided comprehensive legal representation to clients in the areas of family law and general civil litigation, including construction litigation, divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic violence matters.

Family Law Paralegal

Clawson& Clawson, LLP

2015 - 2018

Draft and e-file pleadings and other case documents onto ICCES; assist attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation; maintain calendars; track deadlines; schedule appointments; coordinate hearing dates; maintain positive report and communicate effectively with clients, attorneys and other support staff; conduct and apply legal research; prepare legal correspondence and memos; edit and revise documents; perform regular case management; enter daily time and billing; arrange expert and/or lay witness testimony and/or reports; close client files and monitor final property transfers; notarize documents; engage in opportunities for furthering education; additional duties as the attorney directs.

Halbach | Szwarc Law Firm

Attorney

Nebraska State Bar Association

2021

Attorney

Iowa State Bar Association

2021

Paralegal

Pikes Peak Community College

2015

Pro Bono Award

University of Nebraska College of Law

2020

Outstanding Individual Mediator

University of Nebraska College of Law

2020

Nebraska State Bar Association  # 27419

Member

Current

Iowa State Bar Association  # AT0014756

Member

Current

Activities: Family Law Council Member, Family Law Section Member

Iowa

Supreme Court of Iowa

ID Number: AT0014756

Nebraska

Nebraska State Bar Association

ID Number: 27419

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Q. Can you lose custody of your children if you live with your cousin

November 29, 2023

A: A Court will often look at the best interests of the child when determining whether a parent should be awarded custody or retain custody in a modification. If you are awarded custody in a prior court order, the burden for changing custody is often much higher. Each case is unique. Whether a parent loses custody is dependent on the specific details of your particular case. I recommend that you speak to a licensed and experience family law attorney to discuss the unique issues that pertain to your case.