Matrimonial and Family Law
Negotiating the Full Range of Family and Matrimonial Issues
Kasowitz’s Matrimonial and Family Law group has a national reputation for its ability to litigate or negotiate the full range of family and matrimonial issues, including premarital, marital, separation and other agreements. The group handles high-conflict custody and parenting disputes, including complex analysis of income, estate and gift tax implications of matrimonial decisions and negotiated agreements.
Our Matrimonial and Family Law group also has experience in property disputes relating to complex financial structures, real estate and real estate investment vehicles, venture capital and financial services firms, stock options and deferred compensation packages, trusts, limited partnerships, limited liability companies and privately held companies, and professional practices and other high-income careers.
Media
- Webcast: Civility in Matrimonial and Family Law Disputes
- Kelly A. Frawley Featured in 2025 Edition of The Spear’s 500
- Kelly A. Frawley Featured in the Spear’s Family Lawyers Index 2024
- Kelly A. Frawley Featured on Divorced Not Dead Podcast
- Kelly A. Frawley Featured on You Need A Budget Podcast
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Authors “Mitigating the Risks of Hiring Your Spouse”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Giddy Article: “If You're Thinking of Getting a Prenup…”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Authors “4 Things Every Woman Business Owner Should Know About Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Featured on Stacking Benjamins Podcast
- The National Law Journal Names Kelly A. Frawley a Family Law Trailblazer
- Webcast: Divorce Litigation Overview for the Non-Matrimonial Attorney: Roadmap of a Divorce Action
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Career Scenarios That Can Influence Your Divorce Settlement”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Authors “How to Know When It’s Time to Switch Attorneys”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in The New York Times Article: “The Paradox of Alimony for Men”
- Kasowitz Receives 31 National and Metropolitan Rankings in the U.S. News 2022 Best Law Firms List
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Authors “Divorce by the Decade: What’s Top of Mind When People Split 10, 20, 30 Years In”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Authors “How Your Digital Footprint Can Impact Your Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Authors “5 Crucial Conversations to Have Before Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Marie Claire Article: “So You Want a Postnup”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “How Financial Forgiveness Can Impact Your Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Should You File For Divorce Now or Later? How to Time Your Filing”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Fatherly Article: “How Much Is a Divorce? Here’s What to Know About the Average Cost”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Reviewed Article: “8 Reasons to Consider Getting a Prenup”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “How to Navigate Income Fluctuations When Establishing or Modifying Support Obligations”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Should You Work for Your Spouse’s Business?”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Dating and Divorce: 5 Tips on How to Move Forward”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in PureWow Article: “Why Pretending There’s a ‘Hot Mic’ in the Room Could Help Improve Your Marriage”
- Kasowitz Receives 33 National and Metropolitan Rankings in the U.S. News 2021 Best Law Firms List
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Keeping Divorce Costs in Check”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Co-Navigating Back-To-School Plans with Your Ex-Spouse”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Own A Business? Here’s What to Consider before Walking Down the Aisle”
- Webinar: Custody and Substance Use during a Pandemic
- Webinar: Custody: Relocation Due to COVID-19
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in HuffPost Article: “What Everyone Gets Wrong about Prenups”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Custody and COVID: How WFH Can Affect Your Parenting Agreement”
- Webinar: Co-Parenting in 2020
- Webinar: Custody During COVID-19: An Overview
- Kelly A. Frawley Featured as a Guest on Martinis and Your Money Podcast with Shannon McLay
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Do You Need a Confidentiality Agreement for Your Divorce?”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Real Simple Article: “Fighting a Lot with Your Spouse? This Controversial Legal Move May Be the Answer”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in PureWow Article: “Legal Separation vs. Divorce: Which One Is Right for You?”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “How Cheating Can Impact Your Divorce: 4 Things You Need to Know”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Experts Who Can Help During Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Your Spouse Has Filed an Order of Protection against You. Now What?”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Maintaining Emotional Strength during Your Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in New York Times Article: “The Pandemic Has Slowed the Divorce Process. Here’s What to Expect”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Do You Need a Postnup?”
- Webinar: Divorce and Co-Parenting during COVID-19
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “3 Ways a Divorce Can Impact Your Business”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Business Debt in Divorce: What You Should Know”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in O, The Oprah Magazine Article: “The Most Common Reasons for Divorce, According to Marriage Counselors”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Fox News Article: “Kristin Cavallari, Jay Cutler Chose a ‘Conspicuous Time,’ to Announce Divorce, Legal Expert Claims”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “How Co-Parenting Apps Can Make Family Life Easier”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Business Insider Article: “6 Strategies to Manage Your Work and Personal Life during a Divorce”
- Virtual Lunch & Learn Presentation: Navigating Divorce during COVID-19
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in PureWow Article: “Co-Parenting during Lockdown: How to Handle Custody and Visitation When the World’s Gone Crazy”
- Webcast: Navigating Family and Matrimonial Issues during the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Happens When Courts Aren’t Available?
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Today Article: “Quarantines and Custody Agreements: How do Divorced Parents Handle Coronavirus?”
- Lawline Names Kelly A. Frawley among Top Women Faculty of 2019
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Divorce During COVID-19: Is Now the Right Time to Move Forward with Divorce?”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Divorce Dilemma: Settle or Go to Trial?”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Does It Hurt Your Divorce When You Treat Your Spouse Badly?”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Smart Moves To Protect Stay-At-Home Parents”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Refinery29 Article: “Why So Many People File For Divorce In January”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in CNBC Article: “How to Fix Key Money Issues before Getting Married”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “What You Need To Know About Prenups”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Co-Parenting Tips For The Holidays”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “How To Maximize Your Custody Rights While Managing Your Career”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “How Divorce Can Impact Your Retirement Plans”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “The Right Way To Hire (And Fire) Your (Ex-)Spouse”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Will Your Spouse Stand In The Way Of Selling Your House?”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Fatherly Article: “How to Tell Your Wife You Want a Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Refinery29 Article: “Why Miley Cyrus & Liam Hemsworth’s Post-Divorce Pet Situation Is Complicated”
- Kelly A. Frawley Speaks at 92nd Street Y on Whether Women are Equal in Marriage and Divorce
- Kelly A. Frawley Participates on Panel Focused on Tax Issues in Divorce
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Authors “5 Tips For Maximizing Your Performance During Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “How Your Compensation Structure Can Affect Your Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Help Protect Your Business Interests”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in PureWow Article: “How to Improve Communication in Marriage, According to a Divorce Lawyer”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “How Your Company Can Support a Senior Leader during Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Authors “How to Handle Job Loss During Your Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Authors “Does the Dissolution of Your Marriage Mean the Dissolution of Your Business?”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Authors “Alimony and Child Support: What Judges Consider About Your Income”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Authors “Balancing Act: How to Manage Your Divorce at the Office”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in NBC News BETTER Article: “Prenuptial Agreements: What is a Prenup and Should I Get One?”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Author “Yes, You Can Change Your Career During Your Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Co-Authors “Everything You Need to Know About Protecting Your Business in a Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Featured as Guest on Bold Life Television
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Fox Business Article: “Tax Guide to Divorce in 2019”
- Kelly Frawley Addresses Media Questions Concerning Bezos Divorce
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in PureWow Article: “So, You’re Breaking Up—but Who Gets the Dog?”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in CNBC Article: “Being Rich May Increase Your Odds of Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Business Insider Australia Article: “You Don’t Need to be Rich to Get a Prenup — Here’s How Much You Should Expect to Pay”
- Kelly A. Frawley Featured in Q&A with Benchmark Litigation
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Fatherly Article: “This Is How Much The Average Divorce Costs—And Where All The Money Goes”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Fatherly Article: “How to Tell Your Partner You Want a Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Business Insider Article: “Prenups aren’t just for the rich or famous”
- Kelly A. Frawley Quoted in Fox Business Article: “Divorce and money: Common pitfalls to avoid”
- Kelly Frawley Co-Author “Understanding the Basics of Child Custody”
- Kelly A. Frawley Discusses Potential Custodial Issue in High-Profile Celebrity Divorce
Contacts
Kasowitz Benson Torres matrimonial and family law partner Kelly A. Frawley co-authored “4 Things Every Woman Business Owner Should Know About Divorce,” published in Forbes.
Read StoryKasowitz Benson Torres matrimonial and family law partner Kelly A. Frawley co-authored “Mitigating the Risks of Hiring Your Spouse,” published in Enterprising Women.
Read StoryKasowitz Benson Torres matrimonial and family law partner Kelly A. Frawley is quoted in the The New York Times article “The Paradox of Alimony for Men,” in which she explains that spouses paying one-time upfront payouts in lieu of monthly spousal support payments may end up paying more over time because spousal support ceases when the payee lives with or remarries a new partner.
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