Dan Chaika

Dan Chaika is a Rhode Island family law attorney with 1776 Divorce who has helped clients through the divorce process for more than thirty years. His practice focuses on making the legal process understandable and manageable, particularly for people who have reached agreements and need guidance completing a divorce through the Rhode Island Family Court. He emphasizes listening carefully to clients and explaining legal steps without unnecessary jargon.

Dan graduated from Suffolk University Law School in 1987. He is licensed to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. His legal education and long family-court experience support work involving divorce procedure, settlement implementation, negotiation, and the practical requirements that clients must satisfy to complete a case. His multi-state admissions also reflect a broad professional background in family-law practice and court procedure.

Dan’s experience includes working with mediators to complete divorces based on negotiated mediation settlements. At 1776 Divorce, he helps clients understand their legal rights and responsibilities before making decisions about ending a marriage. His work fits the firm’s focus on streamlined, uncontested, no-fault divorce matters, where careful preparation, accurate paperwork, and clear communication can help clients move through the court process efficiently.

Dan Chaika has been recognized for pro bono service in Family Court and has presented educational programs on family law issues and legal ethics to members of the Rhode Island bench and bar. His practice combines decades of courtroom familiarity with a settlement-oriented approach. He helps clients understand the divorce process, work through agreed terms, and complete the necessary legal steps with practical guidance and attention to family needs.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, 1776 Divorce
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• Massachusetts
• Connecticut

Education

• Suffolk University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges