Teris J. Deitsch

Teris Deitsch is a well-recognized and valued member of the family law community and has been practicing primarily in the area of family law since 2006.  Teris handles all family law matters including divorce, timesharing (formally “custody”), child support, alimony, distribution of assets (including family businesses, investment plans, retirement plans and real property), modification and enforcement of prior court orders, paternity, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and domestic violence injunctions. Additionally, Teris highly values the Collaborative Divorce model for family law cases.  Through her experiences in Collaborative Divorce, Teris recognizes the meaningful benefits this client-driven model provides to individuals, families, and children during what can be the most overwhelming time of their lives. Conversely, Teris also has seen the damaging effects that a “fight at all costs” mindset can inflict upon everyone involved in traditional litigation cases. Although Teris is an experienced trial attorney, she is dedicated to exploring all reasonable and creative settlement options so that the best interests of the family, and in particular the children, are served.  Teris believes that an advocacy approach based on problem solving benefits her clients both emotionally and financially. Teris is devoted to helping her clients set realistic, practical, and carefully chosen goals early in their case. She understands what her clients are experiencing so she works hard to support her clients both legally and emotionally throughout the entire process. In fact, both partners at Artemis Family Law Group share this solution-oriented  approach to family law.  Teris first met Paul Shafranski in 2006 when he became her legal assistant.  Recognizing that she and Paul shared the same core principles not only in the practice of law, but also in life, they remained close over the years. When an opportune moment presented itself, Teris and Paul decided they wanted to create a family law firm with a perspective focused on problem solving for their clients, rather than one that simply created more problems. Thus, in 2018, Teris and Paul established Artemis Family Law Group. Teris also finds great satisfaction with her work as a Guardian ad Litem advocating for the best interests of children in family law matters.  Her affinity for children and friendly personality allow her to create safe and comfortable connections with children.  Making these connections is an invaluable skill for a Guardian ad Litem tasked with investigating and making recommendations regarding children whose parents are involved in a contentious family law matter.