Business Details
Trusted Family Law Representation in White Plains, NY
The Kitson Law Firm is a White Plains-based law firm specializing in family and matrimonial law, dedicated to providing compassionate and strategic legal representation. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys advocate for clients during life's most challenging transitions, offering personalized solutions tailored to individual circumstances. We prioritize client needs through attentive service, cutting-edge courtroom technology, and collaboration with respected experts. Our practice spans divorce, spousal maintenance, high-net-worth cases, and post-judgment matters, serving clients across Westchester County and surrounding areas.Recognized for excellence by Super Lawyers, our team combines skilled negotiation with litigation expertise to achieve equitable resolutions. We maintain strong relationships with clients and courts while upholding integrity and professionalism in every case. Our attorneys' accolades reflect our commitment to delivering results-driven legal advocacy grounded in empathy and practical problem-solving.
Services
Divorce Representation
Grey Divorce
Spousal Maintenance
Estate Planning
High-Net-Worth Divorce
Equitable Distribution
Post-Judgment Modification
Post-Judgment Enforcement
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of combined experience in family law representation
- Our attorneys provide personalized attention with large-firm resources
- We offer multiple dispute resolution alternatives for client flexibility
- Our team includes Super Lawyers-recognized legal professionals
- We employ cutting-edge courtroom technology for compelling case presentation
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
What people say
Highly recommend
Responsive and thorough
Compassionate and strong
Excellent team
Skilled negotiator
Services
Divorce Representation
Our divorce practice handles emotionally challenging cases with financial complexity. We provide strategic counsel for asset division, child custody, and settlement negotiations while maintaining courtroom readiness. Attorneys employ collaborative approaches and litigation expertise to protect client interests throughout Westchester County. Our team's Super Lawyers recognition reflects our commitment to achieving equitable resolutions in contested and uncontested divorces.
High-Net-Worth Divorce
Specialized representation for couples with significant assets exceeding $1 million. We handle complex financial valuations, business interests, and property division with discretion. Our attorneys leverage experience in equitable distribution laws to protect wealth while addressing unique challenges in late-life divorces and executive compensation cases across New York's counties.
Spousal Maintenance
We provide strategic counsel on spousal maintenance determinations considering New York's statutory factors. Our attorneys advocate for fair support arrangements during divorce proceedings and modification requests. We address tax implications, employment considerations, and long-term financial planning to ensure clients' post-divorce stability through comprehensive legal solutions.
Post-Judgment Enforcement
Our firm handles enforcement of existing court orders for child support, custody arrangements, and property division. We navigate complex family law violations with strategic legal action while maintaining focus on client objectives. Our experience in post-judgment matters ensures effective resolution of compliance disputes across multiple jurisdictions.
Estate Planning
We offer comprehensive estate planning services addressing wills, trusts, and asset protection strategies. Our approach considers family dynamics and future contingencies while ensuring legal compliance. Attorneys create tailored solutions for wealth preservation and transfer, integrating estate planning with broader family law considerations for holistic client service.
People
Patricia G. Kitson
Attorney
Super Lawyers-recognized family law attorney with decades of experience in complex divorce cases. Specializes in high-net-worth matters and collaborative law approaches. Maintains active trial practice while prioritizing client-centered solutions through personalized legal strategies.
Joanne I. Zelko
Attorney
Super Lawyers Rising Star awardee with focus on matrimonial law. Provides strategic counsel in divorce proceedings and post-judgment modifications. Combines litigation readiness with negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes while maintaining client advocacy throughout legal processes.
James R. Haffner
Attorney
Experienced family law practitioner with focus on equitable distribution and spousal maintenance cases. Utilizes mediation training to facilitate settlements while preparing for courtroom advocacy. Maintains active involvement in complex financial divorce matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Asa M. Hyde
Attorney
Skilled matrimonial law attorney handling divorce proceedings and post-judgment enforcement actions. Applies collaborative law training to resolve disputes efficiently while maintaining strong advocacy for client interests through all stages of legal proceedings.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, spousal maintenance, child custody, high-net-worth cases, estate planning, and post-judgment modifications across Westchester County and surrounding areas.
Do you handle complex financial divorces?
Yes, our firm specializes in high-net-worth divorces involving complex asset division, business valuations, and executive compensation matters with discreet, strategic representation.
Are your attorneys recognized in the field?
Our team includes multiple Super Lawyers and Rising Stars awardees with decades of combined experience in matrimonial law representation.
How do you approach client communication?
We prioritize responsive communication with personalized attention, ensuring clients receive timely updates and clear legal guidance throughout their case.
What areas do you serve?
We represent clients throughout Westchester County, New York City, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, and Dutchess Counties from our White Plains office.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution?
Yes, our attorneys are trained in mediation and collaborative law to provide cost-effective solutions while maintaining courtroom readiness when necessary.
