Kathryn J Laffey

Kathryn J Laffey

3.4
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 43 years

Child custody Lawyer at Wilmington, DE
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

1509 Gilpin Ave, Wilmington, DE

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Licenses

Licensed in Delaware for 43 years

State: Delaware

Acquired: 1983

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Location

Kelleher & Laffey

1509 Gilpin Ave, Wilmington, DE, 19806

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Kathryn J Laffey's Reviews

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3.4 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Karen | October 17, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Loss of benefits

I hired Ms. Laffey for a prenuptial to protect myself. She recommended, and we agreed, that I void a prior QDRO for more money for both my soon to be husband and I. Turns out voiding the QDRO (including survivors benefits) takes precedence over the prenuptial, meaning I will not receive survivor's ...benefits. This greatly affects my future.

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney

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Gets the job done

I hired Kathy about 5 years ago to help with my divorce. She was able to help guide me with split custody and filing for help with child support. After many years of custody issues and lack of support issues she would then help guide me with those as well. Eventually I would need Kathy to help me wit...h an emergency full custody order that would in turn lead into a termination of rights and adoption of my daughter by her step father. During the entire process Kathy was professional and supportive of the emotional battle we would endure. She always answered my questions and made sure I understood each step. I can’t thank her enough for all she has done for my family.

Posted by Tracy | July 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney

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Fantastic ally during a long tough period

Kathy was my lawyer during an incredibly contentious divorce and dissolution. She came highly recommended, and I'm so glad I chose her to represent me. I live out of state but for the Delaware divorce, Kathy was happy to work with me far away, and was superb at keeping in touch with me. She went to b...at for me over and over. We only met face to face a few times including a grueling hearing, but we had a good connection and I always felt I could trust her expertise and knowledge, combined with her quiet and confident, yet tough demeanor. I consider Kathy a friend, and I would recommend her absolutely.

Posted by Francis | May 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

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Great counselor

Kathryn was very empathetic and knowledgeable in explaining my rights and helping me resolve what I thought would be a real battle for custody of my kids.

Posted by Mimi | August 10, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

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Unresponsive/no contact

I consulted on a child custody and divorce matter. Her assistant called me an hour before my appointment to try and postpone or cancel it we postponed for a later time but when Kathy came to the meeting she had her nephew with her she was very distracted nephew interrupting our meeting we discussed a...bout custody matters and divorce matters and she was going to find out information on international custody, she never did. I called and emailed the office several times to obtain further information as far as the custody because I am an international resident but she never got back to me just to validate what I would have needed to do as far as the custody. she is pricey for her service and she does not provide the most efficient services please do not waste your time.

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2010

Top Divorce Lawyer, Delaware Today

2009

Commitment Award for Pro Bono Services, Delaware State Bar Association

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Top Divorce Lawyer, Delaware Today

Associations

Delaware State Bar Association

Member

Delaware State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section

Past Vice-Chair

Association for Conflict Resolution

Member

1994 - 1995

Delaware State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Past Chairman

Education

1982

Notre Dame Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1977

Longwood College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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