Business Details
39 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in White Plains
Kelly & Knaplund has been dedicated to helping families navigate complex legal challenges since 1987. Our White Plains-based practice specializes in family law matters including divorce, custody, and estate planning, with a focus on collaborative solutions that prioritize client well-being. We combine over 35 years of legal expertise with compassionate guidance to help clients protect their assets, establish fair support agreements, and create parenting plans that serve children's best interests. Our attorneys are recognized for their skill in alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation, which help clients avoid courtroom conflict while achieving favorable outcomes. We serve clients across Westchester, Putnam, Rockland counties and Manhattan, maintaining a commitment to personalized service and ethical representation.Our team understands the emotional complexity of family law cases and strives to provide practical solutions while maintaining the highest professional standards. We offer educational resources like our free guide on protecting children during divorce to support informed decision-making. Our practice includes preparing wills, living wills, and special needs trusts to ensure clients' future wishes are protected. We maintain office locations in White Plains and Tarrytown to better serve our community. Client testimonials consistently highlight our attorneys' exceptional legal knowledge, empathetic approach, and dedication to achieving positive outcomes.
Services
Divorce
Collaborative Divorce
Mediation
Child Support
Custody
Prenuptial Agreements
Adoption
Estate Planning
Residential Real Estate
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We offer over 35 years of specialized family law experience
- We provide collaborative law and mediation alternatives to litigation
- Our team prioritizes client well-being and practical solutions
- We help protect client assets and establish fair support agreements
- We serve multiple counties with convenient office locations
What people say
Exceptional legal knowledge
Compassionate and empathetic
Professional and trustworthy
Calm and collected demeanor
Excellent representation
Services
Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative divorce offers a respectful alternative to courtroom battles by fostering cooperative negotiations between parties. Our attorneys guide couples through structured discussions to create mutually beneficial agreements while maintaining control over their future. This process prioritizes children's well-being and financial transparency, helping families transition with dignity and reduced emotional strain.
Child Custody
We help establish custody arrangements that serve children's best interests while respecting parental rights. Our attorneys create comprehensive parenting plans addressing visitation schedules, decision-making responsibilities, and conflict resolution strategies. We modify existing agreements when life circumstances change, ensuring arrangements remain fair and practical for growing families.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services protect your legacy through customized wills, living wills, and special needs trusts. We help clients establish clear directives for asset distribution and medical decisions, including supplemental needs trusts for children with disabilities. These plans ensure your wishes are honored while providing security for loved ones.
Prenuptial Agreements
We draft prenuptial agreements that clarify financial expectations and protect individual assets before marriage. These legally binding documents address property division, spousal support, and inheritance rights while promoting open communication between partners about financial matters.
Mediation Services
Our certified mediators facilitate constructive discussions to resolve family law disputes outside court. We help parties reach agreements on divorce terms, parenting plans, and financial matters through neutral guidance. This cost-effective process maintains privacy while fostering cooperative solutions that work for all involved parties.
People
Mary F. Kelly
Esq.
Mary F. Kelly has practiced family law in Westchester County for over 35 years. She specializes in collaborative divorce and mediation, helping clients resolve complex legal matters with compassion and expertise. Her practice focuses on protecting client interests while minimizing family conflict through practical solutions.
Questions
What areas of law does Kelly & Knaplund specialize in?
We specialize in family law including divorce, custody, child/spousal support, prenuptial agreements, adoption, and estate planning.
Do you offer alternatives to traditional divorce litigation?
Yes, we provide collaborative divorce and mediation services to help clients resolve matters outside of court.
How do you help protect children during divorce proceedings?
We offer a free guide on child protection and create parenting plans that prioritize children's best interests.
What experience does your firm have in family law?
Our attorneys have over 35 years of combined experience handling complex family law matters in Westchester County.
Do you serve areas outside White Plains?
We serve clients throughout Westchester, Putnam, Rockland counties and Manhattan with offices in White Plains and Tarrytown.
