Sometimes an attorney-client relationship starts to come apart. There are various reasons: you believe you have been overcharged, a disagreement about legal actions taken (or not taken), or a breakdown in communication with each other. Once you lose trust and confidence in an attorney, you Read more
How to Save on Legal Fees in a Divorce
Lawyers are expensive. The amount of legal fees fees associated with a divorce or a family dispute can be quite a wake-up call. Most lawyers charge by the hour for their legal services, and most of the time, the final sum is more than the Read more
What is Collaborative Divorce?
In the last 15 years, a new method for getting a divorce has been developed, to avoid the bitter and often unnecessary conflict many couples experience. Mary F. Kelly has been at the forefront of this effort in Westchester, as an early member of the New Read more
How to Choose an Attorney for Your Divorce
Divorce is a life-changing event, and it can involve numerous people: children, therapists, accountants, family members, and attorneys. Your attorney is a crucial player in the divorce process, and since this may be your first time working with an attorney, it’s important to choose one Read more
Is There Such a Thing as a Good Divorce?
You and your spouse are facing divorce. You may agree about divorcing, or one spouse may say, “The marriage is over and I want a divorce.” Whether you or your spouse initiates the divorce or it’s a mutual decision, you are facing a life-changing event Read more
