Most people hope to never see an attorney’s office and certainly never want to see the inside of a courtroom. In my more than twenty-five years as a litigator, I have come to believe. that almost all disputes can be more effectively resolved outside the courtroom. Most problems have solutions that work and make sense if the parties are given the tools needed to find them. Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) problem solving techniques like collaborative law or mediation, allow parties to avoid the ongoing stress and escalating conflict that is a normal part of litigation.

My objective is to assist you in resolving your dispute without resorting to litigation. If you have to go to court, I can assist you with your civil and domestic matters in Magistrate, Probate, State, Superior or Federal Courts.

DOMESTIC RELATIONS:

> Uncontested and contested divorce
> Modification of child support
> Modification of custody and visitation
> Domestic violence (TPOs)
> Contempt of Court issues

GENERAL CIVIL DISPUTES:

> Landlord/tenant
> Contract dispute
> Partnership disputes
> Consumer disputes
> Any other issue that could result in a lawsuit

BUSINESS MATTERS: When starting a new business, growing an existing business or trying to resolve problems with clients, customers and/or vendors, I can assist you in preparing documents, reviewing contracts and solving disputes.

ESTATE PLANNING AND ELDER LAW:

> Medicare
> Medicaid
> Nursing home issues
> Special Needs Trusts
> Home health care issues

Kathryn N. Hedden is also a participating attorney in the Hyatt Legal Plans.