Jennifer deGraauw

Jennifer deGraauw is a highly respected Albuquerque attorney and founding partner at Terry & deGraauw, P.C., with more than 17 years of dedicated family law experience. She is widely recognized for her ability to handle complex domestic relations cases, including business valuations during divorce, prenuptial agreements, separate property claims, and spousal support matters.

Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science from the University of Kansas in 2004 before completing her Juris Doctor at the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2007. Since her admission to the New Mexico Bar, Jennifer has built a reputation for meticulous preparation, skilled advocacy, and the ability to secure favorable outcomes for her clients both in and out of court.

While she is an accomplished litigator, Jennifer finds the most fulfillment in helping clients reach lasting resolutions through mediation and collaborative divorce. Her creativity and problem-solving skills make her a trusted guide during some of life’s most difficult transitions. She has earned consistent recognition as one of Albuquerque’s “Top Three Family Law Attorneys” by the Albuquerque Journal and has been honored with multiple “Lawyer of the Year” awards.

Jennifer deGraauw is also a leader in the legal community, serving on the New Mexico Domestic Relations Rules Committee and as Vice-Chair of the Bosque School Board of Trustees. A co-author of the New Mexico Collaborative Law Act and past president of the New Mexico Collaborative Practice Group, she continues to shape the future of family law. With her extensive experience and client-centered approach, Jennifer provides compassionate and effective advocacy for families across New Mexico.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Terry & deGraauw, P.C.
• Former President, New Mexico Collaborative Practice Group
• Member, New Mexico Domestic Relations Rules Committee (appointed by the Supreme Court of New Mexico)
• Co-Author, New Mexico Collaborative Law Act
• Vice-Chair, Board Member, Bosque School Board of Trustees
• Member, New Mexico State Bar

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of New Mexico School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Kansas
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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