Do you have a family crisis, impending divorce, or a new marriage? Significant events like these change lives, and we will guide you to a positive, successful outcome that works for you. The attorneys at Kelly & Knaplund are skilled at settling difficult child support matters and creating parenting plans that are fair to parents and children. Our clients are able to protect their assets, reduce debts, and avoid excessive legal fees. We aim to resolve disputes without court involvement, using collaborative divorce, mediation or settling a case in litigation before a trial. Collaborative divorce is an approach that reduces conflict and puts control over the process in the hands of clients, not the court. The collaborative process 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. Mediation is another alternative to litigation in which one attorney--the mediator--works with both parties to facilitate discussion and reach a settlement. 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 one of these processes is best for you. 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.