Family law cases are inherently emotional and stressful and can require a high level of legal knowledge and experience to achieve favorable outcomes. Whether you are seeking a divorce, assistance with establishing and enforcing child support or custody arrangements, or wish to plan for the future by creating a pre-marital agreement, you need a skilled advocate on your side, protecting your rights.
White Plains family law attorney Karen Jansen has been guiding families through the legal system for 20 years, both as an Assistant County Attorney and in private practice. At the Law Office of Karen Jansen, you receive the legal advice and resources you need to resolve all types of family law conflicts.
White Plains family law attorney Karen Jansen has been guiding families through the legal system for 20 years, both as an Assistant County Attorney and in private practice. At the Law Office of Karen Jansen, you receive the legal advice and resources you need to resolve all types of family law conflicts.
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Ms. Jansen graduated from Hunter College of the City University of New York in 1991 with an undergraduate degree in Human Communications. Beginning in 1983 and while attending college as a night student, she worked full-time in the Law Department of the National Broadcasting Company in Manhattan.
In 1992, she received a Paralegal Certificate in Business Organizations from the New York University Adult Education Program and continued employment with NBC until 1995.During her last year of law school, Ms. Jansen worked at the Pace Women's Justice Center, first as a paralegal and then as a Staff Attorney.
In 1992, she received a Paralegal Certificate in Business Organizations from the New York University Adult Education Program and continued employment with NBC until 1995.During her last year of law school, Ms. Jansen worked at the Pace Women's Justice Center, first as a paralegal and then as a Staff Attorney.
Our highly-skilled Westchester County Family Attorney provides effective representation in Family Court. Attorney Karen M. Jansen has practiced extensively in the Family Courts in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange and Bronx Counties for 20 years.
She is thoroughly familiar with court practice and procedure and has cultivated countless relationships with other practicing attorneys, all of which allows her to effectively resolve conflicts or litigate them when resolution is not possible.
She is thoroughly familiar with court practice and procedure and has cultivated countless relationships with other practicing attorneys, all of which allows her to effectively resolve conflicts or litigate them when resolution is not possible.
Our attorney offers skilled & tenacious protection of your interests in divorce proceedings. Grounds for Divorce: In 2010, New York joined other states in the country in instituting its version of "no-fault divorce" where either spouse may obtain a divorce by swearing that the relationship between the parties has "broken down irretrievably for at least six months."
All cases begin in a trial court, and at some point, the case ends in the trial court. There are many different ways for a case to be resolved. A legal matter may be dismissed by the judge very early in the litigation process, or the case could go through a full trial before a final judgment is entered.
There are no legal battles more emotionally charged than when your child's custody is at stake. At The Law Office of Karen Jansen, our White Plains child custody attorney does everything possible to protect the relationship you have with your children. We personally understand how challenging it is for many parents to accept the legal system making decisions about how their children should be raised.
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Tanya McLean
Feb 09, 2021
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Karen is truly a blessing. Thanks to her expertise, her knowledge, her attention to details and diligence my case was a success and it all worked out well. I wish there were more attorneys like her. She provides excellent service and I am forever grateful. I would highly recommend her service.
Again, thank you for your excellent service.
Again, thank you for your excellent service.
G. A. Weiss
Oct 02, 2020
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If you are going through the difficult divorce process, there is no other attorney I would recommend aside from Karen Jansen, Esq. to represent you and advocate for you and your child's best interests. Who you choose to represent you is the most important decision you make when you are going through the divorce process and has the biggest impact on your emotional, mental, and financial well-being. Karen is a smart, sharp, professional attorney with incredible experience whom is highly respected and regarded in the Court Room, by Judges, other Attorneys, and her Clients. Karen literally changed
Jennifer M.
Oct 13, 2019
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Karen was amazing in managing my child support and custody case. She showed and demonstrated confidence and knowledge during the most unsettling time in my life. She was emphatic and advocated for me and my child in ways I didn’t expect. She was a great guide, advocate and supporter. I’m forever grateful.
Matt Stockli
Oct 11, 2018
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Karen handled my father in laws divorce. She was professional, well prepared, always in contact and fair in her billing. Divorce is not easy but her sympathy to the situation and firmness with her negotiating made the process far easier than we expected. I would highly recommend her services to anyone.
Nancy Pollock
Sep 02, 2018
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Karen is extremely knowledgeable and seasoned. Is very familiar with the Westchester County system. Has assisted me for the past 6 years with a very complicated child support case. Will properly advise you to all aspects of your case and thoroughly prepare you and set realistic expectations through the process. She is honest and fair. You know when you have Karen in your corner you are getting quality legal representation and results that are in your best interest.
Pat McGroin
Jan 13, 2018
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Jim Levy
Jan 10, 2018
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I came to know Karen Jansen by way of a mutual acquaintance when the prospect of divorce became a reality for me. Looking back I now recognize how fortunate I was for having received that referral. Throughout my entire divorce process Karen’s professionalism, exceptional legal acumen and genuine regard for my best interest were ever present. Further, Karen was steadfast in her quest for a fair and equitable resolution on my behalf, which we ultimately achieved. Never did I feel like a “client” instead, I felt like I was working with a trusted and devoted partner. I would highly recommend
Scott Dinhofer
Jul 01, 2017
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I recently worked with Karen on a sensitive family court issue. Karen is a quick study of emotionally charged situations which allows her to bring the issue into a pragmatic discussion that allows for expedient & positive resolution of difficult problems.
For anyone going through the angst of divorce particularly involving child custody issues with difficult family members, I'd highly recommend Karen.
For anyone going through the angst of divorce particularly involving child custody issues with difficult family members, I'd highly recommend Karen.
Walter Barleycorn
Jun 28, 2017
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Karen Jansen has been my attorney on and off for past 11 years. During this time, Karen has been wonderful in the way she has always approached and handled my case. Her counsel, availability, attention to detail, honesty—letting me know what is possible under the law and what is not, and her representation in the court room has been nothing short of exceptional. Karen may be an expert at the law, but she also listened very well and valued my opinion every step of the way. Last but not least, Karen runs a very ethical practice and that meant the world to me…
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Joe Salvatorelli
May 31, 2017
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Karen represented me for my, at times, grueling child custody case and was very knowledgeable in all matters regarding my case. She was also very truthful with me and never made any empty promises and was very straight with me from the beginning on what’s realistic. Karen gave me several options on what I could do and was very clear on all of them regarding how each option would take vs cost, and together we made the best option for me. When financial burdens had fallen upon me she was very understanding of my finances. I was really happy to have her in my corner and I couldn’t be happier with
