Kelly A. Frawley, chair of the firm’s Matrimonial and Family Law practice, is known as a relentless advocate for her clients in all aspects of matrimonial and family law. She handles complex financial and custodial matters, and is a trusted advisor to her clients in disputes involving divorce, equitable distribution, custody, child and spousal support, paternity and other areas of matrimonial and family law before New York State trial courts.
Kelly’s trial and courtroom advocacy skills, honed while a narcotics prosecutor in the New York County District Attorney’s Office and her insight from representing a broad range of clients, from CEOs to stay-at-home parents, both husbands and wives, have been the key to her achieving beneficial results for her clients.
She has been named a Notable Woman in Law by Crain’s New York Business, a Family Law Trailblazer by the National Law Journal, a Woman Worth Watching by Diversity Journal and to the Lawline list of Top Women Faculty. She has also been recognized on Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hot List and in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers in the area of Family Law. Kelly is regularly quoted on matrimonial issues in different business and lifestyle publications, including The New York Times, Oprah Magazine, Business Insider, Fox News, MarketWatch, Reuters, USA Today and more. She previously contributed to Forbes in a semimonthly column and to a monthly column in Ariana Huffington’s Thrive Global’s website. She has also co-authored an article published in the New York Law Journal.
Kelly is a member of the New York State Bar Association. She serves as co-chairperson of the Public Service and Education Committee and a member of the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association Family Law Section.
Outside of her practice, Kelly resides on the Upper West Side and is an active volunteer with the New York Junior League.
Media
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Featured on Divorced Not Dead Podcast
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Featured on You Need A Budget Podcast
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Mitigating the Risks of Hiring Your Spouse”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in Giddy Article: “If You're Thinking of Getting a Prenup…”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “4 Things Every Woman Business Owner Should Know About Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Featured on Stacking Benjamins Podcast
- The National Law Journal Names Kelly A. Frawley a Family Law Trailblazer
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “How to Lessen the Impact of Divorce on Your Business”
- Webcast: Divorce Litigation Overview for the Non-Matrimonial Attorney: Roadmap of a Divorce Action
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Career Scenarios That Can Influence Your Divorce Settlement”
- Crain’s New York Business Names Kelly A. Frawley a Notable Woman in Law
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “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”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Divorce by the Decade: What’s Top of Mind When People Split 10, 20, 30 Years In”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “How Your Digital Footprint Can Impact Your Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “5 Crucial Conversations to Have Before Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in Marie Claire Article: “So You Want a Postnup”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “How Financial Forgiveness Can Impact Your Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Should You File For Divorce Now or Later? How to Time Your Filing”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in Fatherly Article: “How Much Is a Divorce? Here’s What to Know About the Average Cost”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in Reviewed Article: “8 Reasons to Consider Getting a Prenup”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “How to Navigate Income Fluctuations When Establishing or Modifying Support Obligations”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Should You Work for Your Spouse’s Business?”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Dating and Divorce: 5 Tips on How to Move Forward”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in PureWow Article: “Why Pretending There’s a ‘Hot Mic’ in the Room Could Help Improve Your Marriage”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Keeping Divorce Costs in Check”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Co-Navigating Back-To-School Plans with Your Ex-Spouse”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock 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 and Emily S. Pollock 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 and Emily S. Pollock Featured as Guests on Martinis and Your Money Podcast with Shannon McLay
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Do You Need a Confidentiality Agreement for Your Divorce?”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in Real Simple Article: “Fighting a Lot with Your Spouse? This Controversial Legal Move May Be the Answer”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in PureWow Article: “Legal Separation vs. Divorce: Which One Is Right for You?”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “How Cheating Can Impact Your Divorce: 4 Things You Need to Know”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Experts Who Can Help During Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Your Spouse Has Filed an Order of Protection against You. Now What?”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Maintaining Emotional Strength during Your Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in New York Times Article: “The Pandemic Has Slowed the Divorce Process. Here’s What to Expect”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Do You Need a Postnup?”
- Webinar: Divorce and Co-Parenting during COVID-19
- Kelly A. Frawley Named Among Women Worth Watching by Profiles in Diversity Journal
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “3 Ways a Divorce Can Impact Your Business”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Business Debt in Divorce: What You Should Know”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock 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 and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “How Co-Parenting Apps Can Make Family Life Easier”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock 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 and Emily S. Pollock 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 and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in Today Article: “Quarantines and Custody Agreements: How do Divorced Parents Handle Coronavirus?”
- Lawline Names Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock among Top Women Faculty of 2019
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Divorce During COVID-19: Is Now the Right Time to Move Forward with Divorce?”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Divorce Dilemma: Settle or Go to Trial?”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Does It Hurt Your Divorce When You Treat Your Spouse Badly?”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Smart Moves To Protect Stay-At-Home Parents”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in Refinery29 Article: “Why So Many People File For Divorce In January”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in CNBC Article: “How to Fix Key Money Issues before Getting Married”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “What You Need To Know About Prenups”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Co-Parenting Tips For The Holidays”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “How To Maximize Your Custody Rights While Managing Your Career”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “How Divorce Can Impact Your Retirement Plans”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “The Right Way To Hire (And Fire) Your (Ex-)Spouse”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Will Your Spouse Stand In The Way Of Selling Your House?”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock 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 and Emily S. Pollock Speak 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 and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “5 Tips For Maximizing Your Performance During Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “How Your Compensation Structure Can Affect Your Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Help Protect Your Business Interests”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in PureWow Article: “How to Improve Communication in Marriage, According to a Divorce Lawyer”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “How Your Company Can Support a Senior Leader during Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “How to Handle Job Loss During Your Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Does the Dissolution of Your Marriage Mean the Dissolution of Your Business?”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Alimony and Child Support: What Judges Consider About Your Income”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Balancing Act: How to Manage Your Divorce at the Office”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in NBC News BETTER Article: “Prenuptial Agreements: What is a Prenup and Should I Get One?”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Yes, You Can Change Your Career During Your Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “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 and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in Fox Business Article: “Tax Guide to Divorce in 2019”
- Kelly Frawley and Emily Pollock Address Media Questions Concerning Bezos Divorce
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in PureWow Article: “So, You’re Breaking Up—but Who Gets the Dog?”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in CNBC Article: “Being Rich May Increase Your Odds of Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock 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 and Emily S. Pollock Quoted in Fatherly Article: “This Is How Much The Average Divorce Costs—And Where All The Money Goes”
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock 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 and Emily Pollock Co-Author “Understanding the Basics of Child Custody”
- Emily S. Pollock and Kelly A. Frawley Discuss Divorce Considerations for Mommybites Blog
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author “Accessing and Using a Spouse’s ESI in a Divorce”
- Kelly A. Frawley Discusses Potential Custodial Issue in High-Profile Celebrity Divorce
- Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock Co-Author "How Getting a Job Can Work for Your Client During Divorce"
Kasowitz Benson Torres partner Kelly A. Frawley has been named a Family Law Trailblazer by the National Law Journal for her cutting-edge work and successes handling all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including complex financial matters such as division of assets and asset valuations, as well as tax-related issues.
Read StoryKasowitz Benson Torres partner Kelly A. Frawley has been named a 2022 Notable Woman in Law by Crain’s New York Business.
Read StoryKasowitz Benson Torres matrimonial and family law partners Kelly A. Frawley and Emily S. Pollock have co-authored “4 Things Every Woman Business Owner Should Know About Divorce,” published in Forbes.
Read StoryPractice Areas
- St. John's University School of Law
J.D., 2004
- St. John's University
B.A., cum laude, 2000
- New York
- New Jersey
- California