I worked in a corporate business environment before taking some time off to start my own family. After having my children, my entire perspective changed and I wanted to do something more meaningful with my career. I think my business background and experience as a mother are a good combination of skills in the practice of family law.
The divorce process is both a financial transaction as well as an emotional transition that impacts everyone involved. I really enjoy helping our clients create solutions that work for them and their family and when that is not possible I really enjoy fighting for what is fair and equitable. I choose to work at Kennedy Law Associates because we truly believe that the divorce process can be accomplished with dignity and respect. I try very hard to practice law as if my children were watching me because I know your children will be watching you throughout this difficult process.
REPRESENTATIVE WORK
- Representation of husbands and wives through the divorce and separation process including asset and debt distribution, business valuation, alimony and post-separation support.
- Representation of parents in the settlement or litigation of child custody and visitation issues involving initial custody determinations, modifications of existing custody orders, relocation of children, Grandparent and/or third party rights, parental alienation, allegations of abuse or neglect, issues of international parental kidnapping, social service investigations, and use of or challenge to forensic custody evaluations.
- Representation of parents in the settlement or litigation of support issues including alimony, child support, retroactive support, contempt of support orders and attorney’s fees.
- Successful use of alternative dispute resolution methods for resolving child-related and financial issues including negotiation, mediation, collaborative law and arbitration.
- Negotiation and preparation of separation agreements.
- Representation of clients seeking and defending against domestic violence and no-contact orders pursuant to Chapters 50B and 50C of the North Carolina General Statutes
PUBLICATIONS & PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS
- Contributing editor, Legal Representation Project Training Manual
- Assisted in compiling and presenting "Family Law Boot Camp" CLE program and training manual
- Charlotte School of Law Pro Bono Leadership Award
- Charlotte School of Law Cali Award for Interviewing, Counseling and Negotiations
