Atty Karyn Youso knows that divorce is more than just a legal process—it is a life transition. A compassionate divorce attorney and mediator, Karyn is committed to creative problem-solving and low-conflict resolutions for families throughout Wisconsin. She helps clients steady themselves during uncertain times, communicate more effectively with their soon-to-be former partners, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
For more than 30 years, Karyn has guided individuals and couples through pre-marital planning (including marriage readiness assessments and pre-nuptial agreements), divorce strategies and planning (including post-nuptial agreements), all the way to final agreements as advocate divorce counsel. She also offers full-service mediation or consulting for unrepresented couples as well as those working with attorneys. Her approach is flexible, practical, and designed to reduce both emotional and financial strain.
Clients describe Karyn as warm, steady, and deeply understanding. She has years of courtroom experience, but always looks for smarter ways to get to resolution.
Having gone through her own difficult divorce after 21 years of marriage, she brings knowledge and personal insight to her clients—along with a genuine appreciation for how overwhelming starting over can feel. Karyn takes pride in helping clients not only resolve their cases, but also rebuild their sense of stability and hope.
Karyn earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, and her law degree from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis. Outside of work, Karyn volunteers with multiple professional and philanthropic organizations, loves to travel, and enjoys time with her three adult daughters.