Family Law

Divorce Law

When a marriage ends in divorce it is imperative to address legal issues of custody and property division while being sensitive to the emotions each client experiences in going through the dissolution of their marriage. Barbara Keon approaches each client's divorce with sensitivity and pragmatism. With collective experience of over fifty years in family law, Barbara Keon strives to give each client the best advice regarding options of settlement and probable outcomes in trial so that the client can make informed decisions regarding their children and assets.

Custody

In deciding custody, the Courts look to the "best interests" of the children. Barbara Keon tries to guide their clients to do the same. In custody disputes, Barbara Keon has successfully helped men and women obtain custody through thorough preparation, use of outside resources such as guardians ad litem and psychological evaluations when appropriate, and tenacious advocacy both in and out of the Courtroom.

Contempt
When a party fails to obey a Final Decree of Divorce by failing to pay a support obligation or follow a visitation schedule, Barbara Keon has successfully obtained compliance and recovered attorneys fees through the filing of a Contempt action.

Modification of Support and Custody

Periodic alimony and child support can be modified when financial circumstances change. Custody can be modified when there is a material change in condition adversely impacting a child. Barbara Keon has successfully represented clients in changing their Final Decrees on support and custody issues.

Paternity

Legitimation

Premarital Agreements