How We Can Help You
Do you have a family crisis, potential divorce, or a pending marriage? Are you thinking about the future and ready to create an estate plan? Significant events like these change lives. At Kelly & Knaplund in White Plains, NY, an experienced divorce lawyer or estate planning attorney will guide you toward a practical, positive outcome that works for you.
We give you options to help you choose the best course of action. With more than 35 years of family law experience, we are skilled at settling difficult child support matters and creating custody agreements and parenting plans that are fair to parents and children. Our clients are able to protect their assets, reduce debts, and avoid excessive legal fees.
If you are planning a wedding, a family law attorney will advise you on creating a prenuptial agreement before you marry. Prenuptial agreements establish a framework for the division of assets if you later face divorce.
Resolving Disputes Without Court Involvement
Divorce mediation is an approach to divorce that takes the emotionally-fraught process of divorce out of the courtroom and offers a respectful, problem-solving approach to ending a marriage. A divorce mediator works with both spouses to facilitate discussion and reach a mutually-acceptable settlement.
Collaborative divorce is another way to stay out of court. Each spouse hires a collaborative divorce lawyer and the lawyers and spouses work together to reduce conflict and find long-term solutions. These alternatives to litigation can be successful for people who can maintain a tone of respect even when disagreeing with a spouse, who want to prioritize the needs of their children, and who believe that each spouse’s needs require essentially equal consideration.
Mary F. Kelly, Esq. has practiced family law in White Plains, NY for more than 35 years. She is a skilled collaborative divorce lawyer and mediator and can help you decide if divorce mediation or collaborative divorce is best for you.
Estate Planning for Your Family’s Future
In addition to divorce and family law, we are experienced in estate planning services. We prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney and health care directives that reflect your values and protect your loved ones.
We create practical, customized estate plans that take into account your family structure, your assets and you long-term goals. Whether you are recently divorced, remarried, or planning for future generations, we will help you create an estate plan that cares for your family and minimizes potential disputes after your death.
An Environment That Encourages Practical Solutions
Kelly & Knaplund promotes a unique blend of professional expertise and candid and honest exchange. We create an environment that encourages practical solutions to the difficult and personal disputes that families may encounter.
Serving Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties, we provide better outcomes for individuals and families who need a divorce lawyer or family law attorney. Our offices are in White Plains, NY and Tarrytown, NY. Contact us today at (914) 631-2657 or at info@kellyandknaplund.com.
Download our free guide, 9 Ways to Protect Children During Divorce, to help your children deal with divorce or separation.
