Karen Ulmer

Karen Ulmer is a family lawyer serving the needs of clients across Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She has the experience to confront all complex legal issues in the area of divorce, custody and support having served in this field since 1995. 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.

Karen Ulmer is the founding member of Karen Ann Ulmer, P.C., a law firm that provides services in the areas of family law, estates and probate, real estates and mediation. With offices in Montgomery County and Bucks County, the firm is able to provide representation to clients in all areas of Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs as well as in New Jersey.

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

• Free Consultation
  We offer a free 15 minute consultation by phone
• Credit Cards Accepted
  We accept all major forms of credit cards
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  The firm requires a retainer in advance for services and charges hourly.

New Jersey

Since 1995

Pennsylvania

Since 1996

Founder, Family Law Attorney

Karen Ann Ulmer PC

2001 - Current

Founder, Partner

Curtis & Ulmer PC

2000 - 2001

Associate

Jennifer Courtney

1997 - 2000

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

Ten Best

American Institute of Family Lawyers

2013

Montgomery County Bar Association

Current

American Bar Association

Current

Pennsylvania State Bar  # 77563

Member

Current

Bucks County Bar Association

1997 - Current

Surviving Divorce

Divorce from A to Z, Allentown and Philadelphia

National Business Institute

40 Hour Family Mediation Training Certification

Good Shephard Mediation Center

Q. In Pennsylvania, can you lock your husband out of the house for a night?

May 21, 2022

A: Until a court order is entered, the home belongs to both of you. If you lock him out, he is within his legal right to gain access. If you lock him out it may only elevate the mental abuse. If you can stay with a friend or family for a night that may be less confrontational. If he does anything to threaten you physically, you can file a protection from abuse and a court can evict him.

Q. i live in a abusive home. mentally and physically. we’ve went through counseling, therapy. but nothing changes.

May 18, 2020

A: Please contact Children and Youth services if you are a minor and living in an abusive environment. You may have to go to foster care if you do not have another relative who can take you in, but at least you will be safe immediately. They have the power to get you out immediately. Emancipation, if you are even successful will take time and the courts are not hearing many cases. If we can be of any help, please call us at 215-752-6200.

Q. can i move out of state with my children if there is no custody agreement

April 22, 2020

A: Even if there is no custody agreement, you still must follow the rules of relocation or you may be faced with a petition to return the children to the state and possibly and interim order giving the other parent custody until a hearing can be held. Unless the other side agrees to the move, you must wait until you have your hearing. That being said, there is nothing illegal per se in moving (meaning it is not criminal unless you fail to provide an address) and if the other side does not care and does not do anything you are not breaking a law by moving but it is best to follow the relocation as you are risking a civil action to return the children and you could lose custody in the interim.