Molly B. Kenny

Family law is perhaps the most challenging of all legal practice areas. A family law attorney must be the client's friend and therapist as well as their attorney. Unfortunately those who are need of assistance from a family law lawyer are typically very emotional to begin with. And dealing with is...sues such as child custody, visitation, division of assets, etc. can make an emotionally charged situation positively explosive. Few attorneys can handle family law matters and family law clients with as much poise and grace as Molly Kenny. My husband’s ex-girlfriend with whom he’d had a child outside of marriage (long before we met) is manipulative, paranoid, is extremely passive aggressive; and will lie about anything and everything in order to maintain emotional control of their daughter and maximize the amount my husband must pay in child support. She is mentally ill. Dealing with the ex when she violates the parenting plan; excludes my husband from parenting decisions; fails to let him have his visitation; wants astronomical increases in support (every other year); and tries to pull us into her insane dramas (she often cannot distinguish fantasy from reality) is absolutely exhausting. We could not deal with my husband’s ex without Molly’s help. She is truly a blessing. As our legal representative Molly is thoughtful and strategic and as our friend she has an amazingly calming influence. It’s not surprising that the wonderful experience that we have had with Molly is echoed by other client reviews and attorney endorsements here on Avvo. As for the one bad review, I suspect that his unhappiness over his divorce is bleeding over to his attorney. He probably didn’t want to pay his wife anything either. Divorce is expensive no matter who you are or what your financial status. And I don’t know anyone who is divorced who enjoys splitting their assets; paying support, or paying attorneys---it’s no fun for anyone involved. But having a winning attorney who is competent, thorough, trust worthy, and is also a great emotional support can make the experience a little bit less stressful and help you begin to build a new life. That’s what makes Molly so special. Molly is a gem.

I cannot thank Molly enough for everything she did during a very long and contentious divorce. Molly was always kind and compassionate but tough when she needed to be. She was the voice of reason during a difficult and emotional time. Three times my ex challenged the financial ruling and every time ...Molly won with no tricks or theatrics just well prepared, smart and calm rebuttal. I commend Molly for the integrity and honesty she displayed throughout the entire process. My outcome could not have been better and I can't thank Molly enough for making this happen. I also want to thank Angela and Sue for all their hard work. Molly has an excellent team and I would not hesitate to recommend her. Molly is a Rock Star in my books!

Just finished a hearing to change the parenting plan for my daughter. Not only did we win, we won all minor motions as well. She was very organized and prepared, and a warm caring human being. And very driven. I have used 3 other family law lawyers, they were ok. But only Molly really wen...t to bat for me. Wonderful office staff as well.

Once I made the life altering decision to file for divorce, I did my homework on attorneys and varying philosophies and styles. I talked to friends, and friends of friends’. In the end I narrowed my search to 4 attorneys – all of whom came highly recommended. But when I met Molly, I just knew she ...was “the one”. Divorce is an extremely personal and painful process. I knew I needed a real partner, someone with both sensitivity and mental toughness – and I got that in Molly. She is a true problem solver who cares deeply about her clients and their families - - as if they were her family too.