Lynch & Owens Podcast - A Massachusetts Divorce & Family Law Podcast

On today's podcast, we explore the background and experience of Lynch & Owens partner and attorney, Kimberley Keyes. 

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Kimberley Keyes
Kimberley Keyes is a law partner and family law blogger at Lynch & Owens, P.C. Her blogs frequently provide the content for the Lynch & Owens Podcast.

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Okay. So you know how finding a good lawyer can be, like, well, overwhelming? Oh, yeah. Especially for something as personal as family law.

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Definitely.

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You want someone good. Right. But also, like, someone who gets it. You know? Mhmm.

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So today, we're doing a deep dive into Kimberly Keyes.

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Okay. She's a partner at Lynch and Owens. Alright.

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We've got her bio, and some of her YouTube videos

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Oh, cool.

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To really see what she's all about.

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So we're like detectives. We're looking for the clues beyond just, like, what's on the resume. Like, what makes her tick.

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You did.

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How she approaches her work, all that good stuff. And so, like, right off the bat Yeah.

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Before law school

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Mhmm.

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Keys was a journalist.

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Oh, wow. That's interesting. Right. Yeah. You wouldn't think.

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You don't think, like, journalism and law really go together?

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Yeah.

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But think about it. Yeah. Gathering information, presenting it clearly

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Yeah.

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Crafting a narrative

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Right.

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Those are all essential Yeah. When you're advocating for a client. And especially in family law, it can be really emotional. You know?

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Definitely.

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So that's important.

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And she was really good at it too.

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Oh, yeah.

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Award winning journalist, actually. Wow. So that tells me she knows how to build a case Mhmm. And be persuasive.

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Oh, for sure.

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So it's like Yeah. She can use those same skills

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Exactly.

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To present your side of the story Yep. Make sure you're heard Totally. And then on top of all that

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Mhmm. Amazing legal credentials. Okay. Like what?

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Valedictorian in high school. Wow. Magna cum laude from Suffolk Law.

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Dang.

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Even articles editor for their law review.

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So it's, like Right. Not just book smarts. It's dedication. Yeah. It's going above and beyond.

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Totally. Yeah.

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Meticulous.

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And for, like, a potential client out there

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Right. For you.

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It means she's gonna dig into the details.

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Yeah. She's not cutting corners.

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She's not cutting corners.

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No way.

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And then it gets even better.

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Okay. Lay it on me.

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Clerked for the Massachusetts appeals court and the Supreme Judicial Court.

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Woah.

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That's, like, huge.

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It's like a backstage pass to the legal system.

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Mhmm.

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You get to see how judges think Yeah. How decisions are made.

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Really?

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Insight, Most lawyers just don't have real advantage.

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And then she also had a fellowship with the reporter's committee for freedom of the press.

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Oh, that's cool. Yeah. So she's got the brains, the experience. Mhmm.

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But here's what I find really interesting.

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Okay. What?

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She's got that big firm experience in Boston

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Okay.

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But also years of practicing on the South Shore.

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So it's like she understands both worlds.

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Yeah. Best of both worlds. Yeah.

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You get the quality

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Yeah.

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But without, like, the big firm price tag

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Exactly.

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And then local experience. I mean, she knows the judges, the procedures, all that.

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She speaks the language.

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Totally.

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And she even had her own firm Oh. Before joining Lynch and Owens.

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Really?

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Yeah. So she's got that entrepreneurial spirit

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Yeah.

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And really focused on clients. Now let's get a little more personal.

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The idea.

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In her YouTube videos

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Mhmm.

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We learned she's a wife Mhmm. A mother Okay. A former business owner

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Wow.

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And get this, a child of divorce herself.

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Oh, wow. So she gets it?

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Yeah. Yeah. Personal experience.

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It's invaluable. Right? Because it's not just legal concepts. She's lived through it. Yeah.

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The challenges her clients are facing

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Oh, boy.

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It's empathy. You know? Exactly. You don't always find that.

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For sure.

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Yeah. She's walking in your shoes.

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Totally.

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And, you know, that can make a huge difference

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For sure.

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Especially with something as emotional as family law.

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Yeah. It's not just about knowing the law.

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No. Not at all.

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It's about understanding what people are going through.

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Absolutely.

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And in her videos

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Yeah.

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Keys really emphasizes Mhmm. The well-being of children Okay. Especially during a divorce.

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That's a really good sign. Right. Yeah. Because she's not just trying to win. She's thinking long

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term. Yeah.

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You know the well-being of the family. Exactly. And for you, that means

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Especially if you have kids.

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Yes. Exactly.

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It means she's looking for solutions

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Mhmm.

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That benefit everybody.

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Right. Not just wins in court.

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And she's not afraid to give tough advice.

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Oh, really?

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Like she tells parents straight up.

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Okay.

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Don't use your kids as pawns.

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Woah. That's gotta be hard to hear Right. But so important.

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It really is.

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It shows she's looking out for the kids Yeah. Even if it means Yeah. Having those tough conversations, that honesty Yeah. That directness.

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Valuable.

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Super valuable.

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So let's get into some specifics.

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Okay. Sounds good.

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Her bio lists a ton of family law issues. She handles

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Like what?

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Divorce Okay. Mediation

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Mhmm. Same sex divorce Okay. Unmarried parents. So she's got it all covered.

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It seems like it.

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Yeah. And that's really important because family law, it's not one size fits all. Nope. You want someone who specializes Yeah. Knows the ins and outs of those specific issues.

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And then her YouTube videos.

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Yeah. Give us a glimpse into Mhmm.

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Like, how deep her knowledge goes.

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Okay. Like what?

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She breaks down

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Mhmm.

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Complicated topics Mhmm. Like tax law changes Mhmm. And how they impact alimony

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Okay. The best interest of the child's standard Right.

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Even how contempt of court works.

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So she's explaining it. Yeah. Not just using legal jargon

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Yeah.

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Making sure you understand it. It's like having a translator Exactly. For the legal world.

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Right.

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That can be so empowering.

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Yeah. For sure.

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For you. And she doesn't shy away from the tough stuff either. Like what? Like, when judges can deviate from child support guidelines Okay.

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Most people don't even know that's possible.

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Right.

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That shows she's not afraid.

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To go the extra mile

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Yeah. For her

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clients Gotcha. Looking for those nuances, the exceptions where the standard rules Right. Might not apply every advantage for you.

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So we've talked about, like, the legal stuff. Yeah. Her approach. Mhmm. But there's one more piece.

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Okay.

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Mediation

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Oh, yeah.

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Keys seems to be a big believer in it

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That's good.

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As an alternative to going to court.

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I like that.

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Yeah. It could be less adversarial Mhmm. Less expensive.

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Definitely.

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It's about finding common ground.

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Yeah. Working together.

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Right. Especially if you wanna Yeah. Keep things civil with your ex.

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Right. For the kids, especially.

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And in one of her videos Yeah. She explains this thing called a QDRO.

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A QDRO.

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It's like a fancy legal term

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Okay.

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For dividing pensions in a divorce.

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Oh, wow. Complicated stuff.

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But she makes it easy to understand.

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There you go. Yeah. Transparency Yeah. Empowering you to make decisions Mhmm. About your future.

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Holy.

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So she's not just about fighting. She's looking for solutions

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Exactly.

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That work for everybody.

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It's about finding what works best

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Yeah.

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For each client.

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That's important. It's about options. Speaking of options Mhmm. How do you feel about mediation?

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Right.

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Is that something you'd consider? Yeah. Or do you think you need to be more assertive

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Yeah.

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And go to court? It really depends It does. On your specific situation Yeah. And your preferences. Absolutely.

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But having someone like Keyes

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Yeah. Who can do both mediation and litigation Right.

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Gives you that flexibility so you're not stuck with a one size fits all approach. It's like having all the tools you need. Exactly. And she can help you figure out Yeah. Which one's right for the job.

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Exactly. Now one thing we haven't really talked about

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Yeah.

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Is, like, the emotional side of all this.

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No. Yeah. For sure.

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Family law. Mhmm. It's a rollercoaster.

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Absolutely. You're dealing with

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some of

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the most personal stuff. Yeah. Relationships, money, your kids even.

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It's heavy.

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It's not just legal. It's emotional.

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And those emotions Oh, yeah. Can get really intense.

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Especially during a divorce.

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I mean, p So how does a lawyer like Keyes

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Right.

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Handle all that?

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That's where her approach comes in. Yeah. Professional, but also empathetic. Like, from what we've seen, she acknowledges those emotions Yeah. But she doesn't let them derail the legal process.

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It's like she's saying Yeah. I hear you. Mhmm. I get what you're going through.

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But let's find a solution. Yeah. A legal solution.

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So it's finding that balance.

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It is.

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Supportive but also strategic.

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Exactly. Clear communication is key

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Yeah.

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Even when it's tough. Yeah. Because if you can't say what you need Mhmm. How are you gonna get it?

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Right.

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It's not just talking, though. No. It's listening to

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Oh, for sure.

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Active listening

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Mhmm.

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Trying to understand the other person's perspective.

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Even if you disagree.

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Exactly. Can be hard, but it's essential.

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It's like taking off the boxing gloves

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Totally.

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And having a conversation.

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That's a good way to put it. Sometimes it means setting aside the emotions

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Right. Focusing on what's practical.

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Right. What's best for the kids.

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And Keys is all about that.

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She is good. Putting their needs first. No matter what.

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And she'll call out parents

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Oh, yeah.

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Who are using their kids Mhmm. As bargaining chips.

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You're hurting your child.

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Yeah.

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That's the message.

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Every parent needs to hear that.

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For sure.

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So what have we learned about Kimberly Keys?

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She's got the experience, the knowledge Yeah. Local knowledge too.

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And she's client focused

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Yeah. Thinking about your needs. Your family.

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Your family.

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She's a great communicator, Compassionate.

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She gets it.

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She does.

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So the final verdict is it's up to you.

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It

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is. But, hopefully, this deep dive has given you the info

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You need

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to make that decision.

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To decide if she's the right lawyer for you.

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Exactly. Always do your research. Yeah. Talk to a few lawyers.

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Consultations.

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Trust your gut.

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Trust your gut.

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This is just one deep dive

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Into family law.

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There are so many great lawyers out there.

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But if you're looking for someone Yeah. With experience

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Expertise. Kimberly Keys is definitely worth checking out.

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We hope this deep dive has been helpful.

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Good luck with your search.

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And remember, you got this.