Erin S. Kennedy Startzman
Brown Carrington, PLLC
I am a seasoned attorney with over 14 years of experience advocating for families and individuals throughout Kentucky. I founded Kennedy Law Office, PLLC, where I focus on family law matters, including complex divorce cases that involve significant financial and custody issues, domestic violence, and child welfare. My practice also includes representing parents and children in dependency, neglect, and abuse cases, and I have been appointed as Friend of the Court and Guardian ad Litem in family court proceedings.
My career is characterized by a deep commitment to my clients and community. I have had the honor of serving as a Guardian ad Litem in various family courts, including Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, and Franklin Circuit Courts, where I advocate for the best interests of children and parents involved in contentious legal matters. Additionally, I have been a dedicated board member of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kentucky since 2010, serving as Board President from 2019 to 2021.
My legal experience is extensive, spanning District, Family Circuit, Circuit Courts, the Kentucky Court of Appeals, the Kentucky Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky, and the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. My practice is supported by comprehensive training in dependency neglect and abuse law, court technology, and legal research tools, which keeps me well-prepared to handle evolving legal issues.
I am committed to providing compassionate, results-driven legal services for families in need of skilled legal representation. With my extensive background in family law and advocacy, I strive to help clients navigate the most challenging legal situations while protecting their rights and well-being.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Kentucky
- Kentucky Bar Association
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- English
- Attorney
- Brown Carrington, PLLC
- Current
- University of Louisville
- B.A.
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- Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
- J.D.
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- Raymond A. Kent Award
- University of Louisville
- Outstanding service to the school
- 60 Faces of Liberty
- American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Member
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Uncontested Divorce Process
Barrow Brown explains how the uncontested divorce process works. The uncontested divorce is a flat fee product that gives clients the ability to avoid high fee litigation and the courtroom.
Barrow Brown Family Attorneys Explain Property Division
Barrow Brown family attorneys explain the process of property division during an uncontested divorce.
Barrow Brown Explains Child Custody
Barrow Brown explains child custody and possible outcomes that can occur through a divorce.
Barrow Brown Explains an Equalization Payment
Barrow Brown family attorneys explain equalization payments. Equalization payments are a set amount of money paid by one party to the other. The payment equalizes the division of assets.
