Kershaw & Baumgardner, L.L.P. - Lexington, KY

Preeminent Family Law and Divorce Advocacy in Lexington

Family law issues require more than just technical legal knowledge; they demand a sophisticated understanding of complex financial structures and a deep compassion for families in transition. Kershaw and Baumgardner, L.L.P. is a elite boutique law firm in Lexington, Kentucky, that has chosen to limit its practice exclusively to domestic relations and family law. Centrally located in downtown Lexington in the Fifth Third Building, this highly respected firm features a team of attorneys with more than 50 combined years of legal practice. If you are seeking to hire an attorney to protect your hard-earned assets during a high-net-worth divorce, or if you need to find a lawyer who is recognized by judges and peers as a leader in matrimonial law, their seasoned partners offer unparalleled representation.

Specialized Legal Counsel for Matrimonial and Domestic Matters

By focusing solely on family law, the attorneys at Kershaw and Baumgardner, L.L.P. possess a highly refined mastery of the legal, financial, and emotional complexities of domestic disputes. Their tailored services include:

• Divorce lawyers: Crafting strategic solutions for the dissolution of marriage, complex asset division, business valuation, and retirement allocation.
• Child custody and timesharing: Negotiating custody, visitation, and timesharing schedules that prioritize children's well-being while protecting your parental rights.
• Child support and spousal support: Calculating fair, legally sound spousal maintenance and child support payments based on comprehensive income analysis.
• Post-decree modifications and enforcement: Resolving issues that arise after a divorce is finalized, including relocation, custody modifications, and support enforcement.
• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements: Drafting clear, legally binding agreements to safeguard separate property and secure future financial expectations.
• Alternative dispute resolution: Utilizing collaborative divorce, mediation, and arbitration to resolve disputes constructively and out of court.

Led by Prestigious AAML Fellows

What sets Kershaw and Baumgardner, L.L.P. apart is the remarkable credentials of its legal leadership. All three partners-Valerie S. Kershaw, Suzanne Baumgardner, and Kami C. Brumley-are certified Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). The AAML is a highly selective national organization of leading practitioners widely recognized as preeminent family law attorneys with the highest level of knowledge, skill, and integrity. Valerie S. Kershaw is a senior practitioner, former president of the Kentucky AAML chapter, and former chair of the Fayette County Bar's Family Law Section. Suzanne Baumgardner brings extensive expertise in forensic accounting and complex financial cases. Backed by a vast network of external experts-including forensic accountants, business appraisers, child psychologists, and family therapists-they ensure your marital estate is valued with absolute accuracy.

Compassionate Guidance Focused on Your Future

At Kershaw and Baumgardner, L.L.P., the team believes that the best resolutions are achieved when clients are fully informed of their legal rights. While they vigorously advocate for collaborative and mediated agreements to minimize stress on children, they are highly prepared to litigate cases fiercely when a fair agreement cannot be reached. For clients visiting their downtown office, parking in the adjacent Proof Garage is fully validated. Contact their Lexington office today to schedule a confidential consultation and hire a divorce lawyer who will secure a stable, prosperous future for you and your family.