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 | Marriage & Prenuptials

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 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Unresponsive

Had a meeting to discuss the need for a separation agreenent. Even though everything was already handled she recommended proceeding. More than 3 weeks abs several reminder calls passed before she mailed me the agreement which had errors. I never received a hard copy just the emailed drafts. I was b...illed for the agreement as well as the emails to send it to me. The court advised it was unnecessary. I notified her on May 30 that I was terminating her services and it took until July 12 to get the balance of my retainer returned and only then after I sent a certified letter.

Posted by Erin | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best lawyer, trustworthy, gets the job done

I worked with Kathy on a very complicated and emotional divorce and custody. My case was difficult for a variety of reasons and Kathy was able to navigate through all the difficulties and constantly reassure me that everything was going to be okay. And, she was right. She was very responsive to all ...my questions, and I had tons. I never had a problem reaching her and talked to her "after hours" a lot as well. I truly felt she cared about the wellbeing of me and my children. She prepared me fully for every court hearing and clearly explained all the different processes within the family court. I would 100% recommend her to anyone seeking an attorney. Her years of experience are very evident in her work. A+++

Posted by Barbara | September 30, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Lawyer Ever

The process of divorce can be quite emotional and overwhelming. Having said that, I am thankful that I hired Kathy Laffey as my lawyer. I asked family and friends if they knew of a "good" lawyer. And 3 different people (who did not know each other) suggested Kathy Laffey ... All stating that she w...as "the best"! Her professionalism will speak for itself. But the bonus for me was her constant support and respect for my feelings and opinions during this trying time. And at the end of the day ... I was more than happy with the results. Teaming up with Kathy was a Win/Win for me!

Posted by Deborah | September 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Family

fantastic representation

I have over 10 years experience personally with Mrs. Laffey and if you want the best of the best look no further. She is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in all fields of family law. She genuinely cares about your case and your situation and does whatever she can to improve it and do what is ...best for everyone involved. She is a fantastic mediator on all fronts especially dealing with other parties attorneys in the courtroom and with you personally. She is definitely an advocate for children and wants to see them happy healthy and growing through these trying times. She responds to any inquiries emails or phone calls with prompt attention and goes out of her way to find a solution for your particular case. She's extremely easy to engage with and you will not be disappointed with her services. I can not sing her praises enough. So if you want your case handled professionally proficiently and with a touch of TLC I highly recommend that you call her you won't regret your decision.

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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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