Natalie S Wilson

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DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW

Gess Mattingly and Atchison P.S.C. is one of Lexington's oldest law firms, having celebrated 50 years in practice in 2004. Our domestic relations department has earned a reputation of excellence. Our 4 domestic practitioners have over 70 years combined experience representing clients in the full-range of domestic relations matters in Fayette County and the surrounding area. We understand that individuals who need the services of a domestic relations lawyer are often faced with profound personal and financial problems. By partnering with our clients, we are able to solve those complex problems so the client and the client's family members can overcome the uncertainty and move forward with their lives.

If you need the assistance of an experienced Lexington, Kentucky family law attorney, please contact Gess Mattingly & Atchison P.S.C. For over fifty years we have been providing quality legal services to individuals and families throughout the Bluegrass Region. Let our tradition of excellence continue with you.

FAMILY LAW - AN OVERVIEW

Family law is the term that is applied to the laws and rules developed regarding family relationships. Family law rules define not only the relationships between members of a family but also between a family and society as a whole. More than any other area of the law, family law reflects the values society shares regarding how people who are related should treat each other.

A divorce, also referred to as dissolution of marriage, is a method of terminating the legal relationship that is created between a man and woman by virtue of their marriage. Entry of a decree of dissolution gives each person the legal status of a single person. The dissolution process also legally divides the couple’s assets and debts, determines the care and custody of their children and determines appropriate child and spousal support obligations.

Typically, family law attorneys assist people with the making and breaking of family relationships. Specific areas of representation usually include divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, spousal support, and prenuptial agreements. When you are faced with an important life decision regarding a key family relationship, the advice and assistance of an experienced family law attorney often proves crucial to your understanding of the issues involved and your satisfaction with the ultimate outcome of the family-related concern you face.

WE ARE HERE FOR YOU

Whether you need a pre-nuptial agreement or representation in a divorce or post-divorce matter, our experienced staff can help. We have an established and highly regarded domestic relations department. Our domestic relations practitioners, Natalie Wilson, Elizabeth Hughes and Lori Shelburne , have over 70 years combined experience representing clients in the full-range of domestic relations matters in Fayette County and the surrounding area. Our friendly and experienced support staff partner along with our lawyers to provide prompt and efficient service to our clients.

We are accustomed to handling the most complex divorce issues including the valuation of closely-held businesses and professional practices; the identification and tracing of non-marital claims; division of retirement assets; child custody determinations and modifications; time-sharing disputes; child relocation cases; child support determinations and modifications; paternity matters; and spousal support claims.

Our entire domestic relations staff is sensitive to the stress our clients often experience during a domestic relations matter. We handle these matters routinely. We strive to reduce client stress by identifying the potential issues and outcomes presented by each client’s individual case as early in the process as possible. Our clients are treated as partners throughout the process of solving their unique problems and our attorneys take pride in being readily accessible to each client throughout their case.

If you need immediate representation or if you are simply contemplating divorce or otherwise need advice as to any domestic relations matter, please contact our office for a confidential inquiry.

Natalie S Wilson
Gess Mattingly & Atchison PSC
201 W Short St
Lexington KY 40507
Tel: 859 252-9000
Fax: 859 233-4269
E-mail: nwilson@gmalaw.com

Areas of Practice:
* Family Law

Natalie S. Wilson joined Gess, Mattingly & Atchison as a shareholder in 1978. After many years in general practice, her legal practice is now focused in the area of family law with particular expertise in matters pertaining to antenuptial agreements, divorce, legal separation, and child custody. She has been listed in Best Lawyers of America for many years and has lectured repeatedly on topics relevant to family law.

Mrs. Wilson graduated cum laude from Smith College in 1954. In 1968, she graduated with high distinction from the University of Kentucky Law School. While at the University of Kentucky, she was awarded the Order of the Coif and was on the Law Journal.

During Mrs. Wilson’s tenure with Gess, Mattingly & Atchison, she has provided legal counsel in several high-profile cases. Her reputation as a strong advocate for her clients, particularly in complex family matters, is well known both locally and within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Notwithstanding the fact that she is willing to take a case to trial if that becomes necessary, Mrs. Wilson believes that it is the responsibility of attorneys who practice in this area of law to be sensitive to the emotional and psychological needs of clients and their families, and to endeavor to reduce the emotional level of marital disputes by treating all parties and their counsel with respect and courtesy. Mrs. Wilson believes that most issues can be resolved by honest negotiation and that contested trials should only be a last resort.

Mrs. Wilson is an active contributor both to the legal community and to the local community. She has served as a Bar Examiner for the State and currently serves as Vice Chair of the Kentucky Child Support Guidelines Commission. She is currently Chair of the Wilderness Road Girl Scout Council and Vice Chair of the Blue Grass Airport Board.