Jaevan C. Owens

Jaevan C. Owens is an associate attorney at Ferry Joseph, P.A. in Wilmington. He primarily practices Family Law, Family Court and Court of Chancery guardianships, divorce matters, estate planning, and estate administration. His work also includes protection from abuse, child custody and visitation, and child support matters. He represents clients in proceedings that can involve family relationships, personal safety, decision-making authority, and the administration or planning of estates.

Jay received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Delaware and graduated cum laude from Widener University Delaware Law School in 2020. During law school, he served as the Bluebook Editor of the Widener Law Review and worked as a paralegal at the Delaware Department of Justice. His legal education and early public-sector experience gave him exposure to court procedure, legal research, writing, and matters affecting Delaware families and state agencies.

Jay served as a Judicial Law Clerk to Judges Natalie J. Haskins and Felice G. Kerr of the Delaware Family Court. Before joining Ferry Joseph, he practiced family law, representing clients in custody, divorce, child support, and protection from abuse cases. He also served as a Delaware Deputy Attorney General in the Civil Division, handling lethal violence protection orders, civil commitments, adult abuse registry prosecutions, and legal matters for state divisions.

Jaevan C. Owens is admitted in Delaware and Pennsylvania. His professional activities include board service with Wilmington Head Start, Inc. and Just Mentoring, along with membership in the Melson Arsht Inn of Court. His background spans private family law practice, judicial clerkship work, and public service, giving him experience with Family Court proceedings, guardianships, protective matters, civil issues, and estate-related work affecting individuals and families throughout Delaware.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ferry Joseph, P.A.
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, Melson Arsht Inn of Court
• Board Member, Wilmington Head Start, Inc.
• Board Member, Just Mentoring

Licensed State

• Delaware
• Pennsylvania

Education

• University of Delaware
  Bachelor’s degree

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