Karen Ulmer

Karen Ulmer is the founder of Karen Ann Ulmer P.C., a law firm handling family law, estates and probate,. Ms. Ulmer is a family law attorney, author, and speaker who handles complex custody litigation including relocation cases, custody with a narcissist, grandparent visitation and custody and stepparent custody. In addition, she represents high net worth divorce matters involving businesses, investments, commercial real estate, pensions, military cases, and other litigated divorce issues. In addition to her trial experience, Ms. Ulmer has significant training in mediation and has settled many cases out of court and served as a mediator in custody disputes.

While the law firm embraces technology and is able to meet via zoom in a location of your choice, the firm also maintains physical offices in Bucks Montgomery and Chester Counties and believes in catering to the client's needs and style of communication. We also practice in New Jersey in the Medford, NJ and Cherry Hill, NJ areas.

As a client of Karen Ann Ulmer, P.C., "We are on Your Side" every step of the way so that you never have to feel alone while going through the Court Process. We provide access to your Client Portal to enable you to access and upload your information in a secure environment.

Georgetown University

LL.M. (1996) | Securities Regulation

1995 - 1996

Activities: new mother of a newborn

Widener University Delaware School of Law

J.D. (1995) | Law

1992 - 1995

Activities: SBA

Duke University

B.S. (1991) | Psychology

1988 - 1991

Activities: Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Kappa Delta

Founder, Family Law Attorney

Karen Ann Ulmer PC

2001 - Current

Founder, Partner

Curtis & Ulmer PC

2000 - 2001

Associate

Jennifer Courtney

1997 - 2000

Surviving Divorce

Divorce from A to Z, Allentown and Philadelphia

National Business Institute

40 Hour Family Mediation Training Certification

Good Shephard Mediation Center

Superlawyer 2023

Superlawyers

2023

Ten Best

American Institute of Family Lawyers

2013

Pennsylvania State Bar  # 77563

Member

Current

Montgomery County Bar Association

Current

American Bar Association

Current

Bucks County Bar Association

1997 - Current

New Jersey

Since 1995

Pennsylvania

Since 1996

• Credit Cards Accepted
  We accept all major forms of credit cards, options to pay online on our website, and securely through our client portal.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  We provide a consultation to introduce you to the firm and see if we are a good fit for a low fee. You may book time and pay as you go at the hourly rate until such time as we enter our appearance on your behalf. At that time you will be required to pay a retainer fee.

Q. Just got info of my husband’s infidelity. Can I confront him?

March 7, 2024

A: Infidelity is something that can cause the breakdown of a marriage. You do not say if you are seeking a divorce or what the reason is that you want to confront him so it is difficult to answer your question, however, you can always discuss your issues and concerns with your spouse. I am sorry for your hurt and hope that by being able to discuss it that it will lend itself to healing.

Q. Do I send my kids to their dad's if the person that's supposed to be supervising the visits leaves him alone with them

March 6, 2024

A: If the supervisor is leaving the children alone and there is a supervisor order then you need to file for contempt of court and have a court hear your case on an emergency basis. Supervision is put in place for a reason and you may have to file a Protection From Abuse to get an immediate hearing on this issue as well.

Q. Can I leave 100% of everything I own for my kids?

March 6, 2024

A: You can do a will that leaves everything to your children, however, if you do not leave anything to your spouse, your Spouse can elect to take against the will and depending on what state you are in will determine what your spouse is entitled to receive. As for retirement accounts, they generally fall outside the will and are designated by beneficiary and may require your spouse to sign a waiver if you are leaving that asset to someone else.