Kenton County Family Law

Family Law Attorney in Kenton County

A Family-Law-Only Firm Serving Kenton County, KY

Schaffner Family Law & Mediation is a boutique, all-female firm located in Crestview Hills, handling nothing but family law. We represent Kenton County families through divorce, child custody, parenting time, child support, property division, spousal support, mediation, and collaborative divorce. Founding attorney Tasha K. Schaffner has practiced family law in the Commonwealth of Kentucky since 2004, and our team has built a reputation for combining firm courtroom advocacy with genuine care for every client we represent.

Family law matters in Kenton County are heard at the Kenton County Justice Center in Covington. With three Family Court divisions, each carrying its own judges and procedures, navigating these courts takes more than general legal knowledge. It takes a team that works exclusively in family law and knows these courts from experience.

If you’re facing a family law matter in Kenton County, we’re ready to help. Call us at (859) 577-7552 or reach out online to schedule a consultation.

An All-Female Team Built Around Your Case

Our team of seven women handles only family law. No personal injury, no criminal defense, and no estate planning are mixed in. We limit our caseload deliberately so every client gets hands-on attention from intake through resolution, not a file moving through assembly-line processing.

Tasha K. Schaffner is known throughout Northern Kentucky as “Tiger Tasha” for a reason: she doesn’t back down in court, and she comes prepared. Our office culture is accepting, kind, and approachable, and clients routinely say they feel both protected and genuinely cared for. Our “Paralegal Extraordinaires” keep clients informed and supported at every stage, and virtual consultations are available for those with busy schedules or who prefer to meet remotely.

High-Level Experience
With decades of combined experience and a focus on complex and high-asset cases, we bring the insight, strategy, and professionalism clients expect from a premier family law firm.
Smart Resolutions
We offer strong alternatives to litigation through mediation, uncontested, and collaborative divorce—helping clients resolve matters efficiently without sacrificing protection.
Fearless Advocacy
We are known throughout Northern Kentucky for standing our ground and protecting our clients with confidence, preparation, and grit—especially when the stakes are high.
Client-Centered Care
We treat our clients like people, not case numbers. From thoughtful communication to small gestures of kindness, we make sure every client feels supported and respected.

A Team Committed to Family Law Matters

Experienced Professionals Focused on Your Needs

Family Law Services for Kenton County Clients

We represent clients across the full range of matters that come before Kenton County Family Court. Whether a case calls for negotiation, mediation, or a contested hearing before a judge, we can see it through without requiring you to find a different firm at each stage.

Our practice covers:

Divorce, both contested and uncontested
Child custody and parenting plans
Parenting time and parenting time modifications
Child support and support modifications
Property division and spousal support
Adoption and grandparent rights
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Paternity matters
Family law appeals

We also represent business owners and clients with higher-asset cases, where financial analysis shapes strategy and careful planning affects long-term considerations. For parties who have already reached agreement, we offer a flat-fee-style approach that can avoid the cost of full litigation. We handle military divorce matters as well, including issues governed by the 20/20/20 rule and the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA). Our practice covers both Kentucky and Ohio, serving the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky regions.

Credentials That Matter for Kenton County Families

Tasha K. Schaffner holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. It is the highest peer rating available for professional excellence and ethical standards. She’s consistently recognized in Super Lawyers for Family Law, a distinction given to no more than 5% of attorneys statewide. These aren’t self-reported; they’re earned through peer review and independent evaluation.

Our firm has an extensive track record in the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the Kentucky Supreme Court, including cases that have set legal precedents in family law. Tasha earned her J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law and is active in both the Kentucky Bar Association and the Northern Kentucky Bar Association. Our team also includes experienced practitioners Jennifer Conner and Amy Halbrook, bringing combined decades of family law experience to every matter we take on. Our involvement in the Northern Kentucky CLE day keeps us current on local law and connected to the judges and attorneys who handle Kenton County cases.

Ready to Talk? Contact Schaffner Family Law & Mediation

When you reach out, you’ll hear plain language about your options, not legal jargon or inflated promises. We’re straightforward about costs, risks, and realistic outcomes, because integrity is how we operate.

Call (859) 577-7552 or complete our online contact form to schedule a consultation with our Kenton County family law team. We’re here when you’re ready.

Mediation & Collaborative Law in Kenton County

Not every family law case belongs in a courtroom. When both parties are willing to work toward an agreement, mediation and collaborative law can reduce conflict, lower costs, and help produce agreements built to hold up over time. We offer both paths and are formally trained to handle them.

Private domestic relations mediation in Kentucky allows parties to work through disputes with a neutral mediator outside the courtroom. Our attorneys are trained and state-certified to conduct these mediations, so you’re working with someone who understands both the substantive law and the process. Virtual mediation is available as well, accommodating clients across Kenton County and out-of-state parties who need flexibility.

Collaborative law is a structured process in which both parties and their attorneys commit in writing to resolve the matter without court intervention. The approach draws on a team that may include financial advisors and family professionals, all working toward a durable agreement. Members of our firm belong to the Academy of Northern Kentucky Collaborative Professionals (ANKCP), which reflects our formal training and ongoing commitment to this practice area.

One practical advantage of working with us: the same team that mediates your case can litigate it if a resolution isn’t reached. You won’t need to find new counsel mid-case and start over.

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