Gretchen Knight

Gretchen Knight is a highly skilled and knowledgeable family law attorney with more than 30 years of experience. She focuses her practice on litigating and negotiating successful outcomes for her clients in complex divorce and custody matters. Gretchen concentrates on understanding her clients' goals, being responsive to their needs, and helping clients achieve their goals. She uses her legal insight and resources to support her clients, allowing them to move forward with confidence. Gretchen chairs Morris James' family law practice. She represents individuals in family law matters in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties. Gretchen has built an outstanding reputation for her transactional work that involves developing contracts and agreements, including separation agreements, pre/post marital agreements, and domestic partnership settlements. Gretchen has been voted a Top Lawyer in Delaware Today Magazine over 25 years. She is also recognized by Best Lawyers and Chambers High Net Worth. Experience Divorce Division of Marital Property Alimony/Spousal Support Premarital Agreements Child Custody and Visitation Child Support Guardianship of Children Adoptions by Relatives and Termination of Parental Rights News 08.21.25 Three Morris James Attorneys Named 2026 "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers 07.24.25 Morris James Earns Top Delaware Rankings for Family and Private Wealth Law Practices 07.18.24 Chambers High Net Worth Recognizes Morris James - Family Law and Private Wealth Law Practices Awarded 12.19.23 Morris James Attorneys Earn Recognition on the 2023 Office of the Child Advocate Honor Roll See More Articles & Publications 08.21.25 Three Morris James Attorneys Named 2026 "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers 12.20.23 Untangling the Complexities of High-Net-Worth Divorces 04.02.20 Delaware Family Court Issues Guidance for Interstate Families 03.27.20 Delaware Family Law Update: The Impact of "Shelter in Place" Orders on Families