Meghan Clary

Meghan M. Clary, Florida Family Law Attorney - portrait

Meghan M. Clary, Partner/Shareholder

Meghan Clary is the managing partner at Chorowski Clary Saoji Epstein, P.A. where she has practiced exclusively in marital and family law for nearly twenty years. She is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), reflecting her expertise and commitment to excellence in the field. Whether working to resolve matters amicably through pre-suit negotiations or advocating for her clients in the courtroom, she approaches each case with dedication, empathy, and strategic precision.

Ms. Clary has been recognized for her legal expertise, integrity and ethical standards with an AV Preeminent Judicial Edition rating from Martindale-Hubbell®—the highest possible distinction based on confidential evaluations by members of the Bar and Judiciary. Her professional accolades also include recognition in Super Lawyers and America’s Most Honored Lawyers Top 1% by The American Registry.

With a strong commitment to educating others on marital and family law, Ms. Clary regularly lectures on a wide range of family law issues, including evidence, trial advocacy, alimony, personal goodwill in business valuations, civil practice and procedure, parenting plans, marital agreements, attorney’s fees, and the complex interplay between trusts and family law. She has delivered presentations throughout Florida for many of the state’s leading legal organizations, including the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Florida Chapter, the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, and the Association of Florida Magistrates and Hearing Officers. Her speaking engagements also include local programs in South Florida for organizations such as the Broward County Bar Association and the Palm Beach County Bar Association, as well as internationally for the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Ms. Clary earned a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University, double majoring in Psychology and Criminology while working part-time — first at a national financial services firm, and later at a local law firm as she prepared to pursue a legal career. She went on to attend Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, where she continued to work part-time and served as an Articles Editor for the Nova Law Review, demonstrating a strong work ethic that continues to define her legal career.

In addition to her legal accomplishments, Ms. Clary holds a black belt in Taekwondo and is fluent in American Sign Language. Outside of work, she enjoys practicing yoga and spending quality time with her family, sharing interests in skiing, fly fishing, and other outdoor adventures.

Practice Areas

  • Alimony
  • Child Support
  • Collaborative Divorce
  • Custody/Timesharing
  • Divorce Litigation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Marital Agreements
  • Mediation
  • Name Changes
  • Paternity
  • Postnuptial Agreement
  • Prenuptial Agreement
  • Pre-Suit Divorce
  • Post-Divorce Modification
  • Restraining Order
  • Same-Sex Divorce
  • Spousal Support
  • Uncontested Divorce

Admitted

  • Florida, 2006

Education

  • Nova Southeastern University, J.D., 2006
  • Florida State University, B.S., 2002

Professional & Community Organizations

  • American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers: CLE Committee Member for National Chapter 2024 – Present; Bound of Advocacy Committee for National Chapter 2025 – Present; Admissions Committee Member for National Chapter 2024 – 2025; CLE Committee for Florida Chapter 2024 – 2025.
  • Broward County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section: Member 2006 – 2014; Secretary 2009 – 2010; Treasurer 2010 – 2011; Vice President 2011 – 2012; President 2012 – 2013; Past-President 2013 – 2014
  • Broward County Bar Association: Member 2006 – Present; Board Member 2012 – 2013
  • Pro-Bono Guardian Ad Litem, Broward County, Florida: 2007 – Present
  • Broward County Matrimonial Lawyers: Member 2006 – Present
  • Susan Greenberg Family Law American Inns of Court: Member 2021 – Present
  • Soroptimist International of Pompano Beach: Member 2018 – 2022; Committee Member for Fundraising Committee 2021; Committee Member for Fall Fundraiser 2022; Presenter for Martin Luther King Elementary Dream Girls Mentoring Program 2022
  • Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County: Women’s Build May 2016, May 2017, May 2018, May 2019 and May 2022
  • Innocence Project of Florida: Host Committee Member for Stand Up for Innocence Event in 2015 and 2016
  • Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital: Advocate and Committee Member for Diamond Angels Charity Event 2022
  • Leadership Broward, Class XXXIII (2014-2015)

Lectures & Seminars

  • Speaker, “Alimony,” Broward County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2012 CLE Nuts and Bolts of Family Law Seminar.
  • Speaker, “Office Management (Initial Interview, Consultation Fee, Retainer Agreements),” Broward County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2014 CLE Nuts and Bolts of Family Law Seminar.
  • Speaker, “Attorney’s Fees,” Broward County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2016 CLE Nuts and Bolts of Family Law Seminar.
  • Speaker, “Beyond Relevance and Hearsay Objections: Evidence Tools for the Litigating Attorney,” Broward County Bar Association, 2018 CLE Evidence for Litigators Seminar.
  • Speaker, “Evidence 101,” Broward County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2018 CLE Nuts and Bolts of Family Law Seminar.
  • Speaker, “Trial Skills,” Broward County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2019 CLE Raising the Bar Seminar.
  • Speaker, “Parenting Plans and Marital Settlement Agreements,” Broward County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2021 CLE Nuts and Bolts of Family Law Seminar.
  • Speaker, “Evidence: Learn it, Know it, Admit it, or Keep it out!” The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, 2022 CLE Webinar on Evidence.
  • Speaker, “Evidence: Top 10 Things You Need to Know,” Broward County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2022 CLE Raising the Bar Seminar.
  • Speaker, “Objection! Evidence and Temporary Relief,” Palm Beach County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2022 CLE: Mission Impossible – Temporary Relief Seminar.
  • Speaker, “Evidence: What Every Family Law Trial Lawyer MUST Know,” Broward County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2023 CLE Raising the Bar Seminar.
  • Speaker, “Divorce, Trusts & Nuptials: A Legal Love Triangle,” The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, 2023 Estate Planning and Asset Protection for the High-Net Worth Client Webinar.
  • Speaker, “Evidence: A Dozen Things You Need to Know,” The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, 2023 Advanced Trial Advocacy Workshop.
  • Speaker, “Evidence: Practical Application of a Children’s Issues Case,” Palm Beach County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2023 CLE Seminar.
  • Speaker, “Evidence: A Dozen Things You Need to Know,” The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, 2024 CLE Webinar on Evidence.
  • Speaker, “How Trusts Impact Family Law Matters,” Broward County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2024 CLE Raising the Bar Seminar.
  • Speaker, “Evidence: Top 10 Things You Need to Know,” The Association of Florida Magistrates and Hearing Officers, May 2024 Magistrate and Hearing Officer Institute.
  • Speaker, “Practice and Procedure,” The Florida Bar, Family Law Section and AAML Florida Chapter, 2025 Marital and Family Law Review Course.
  • Speaker, “Creating a Positive Work Environment,” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), March 2025 AAML Midyear Meeting.
  • Speaker, “Beyond the Balance Sheet: Experts Insights on Personal Goodwill and More Within Business Valuations,” American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), May 2025 AAML Florida Chapter Institute.
  • Speaker, “Electronic Evidence,” The Association of Florida Magistrates and Hearing Officers, May 2025 Magistrate and Hearing Officer Institute.