Kristy is a partner at Roberts Means Roncevic Kapela LLC and a dedicated family law attorney known for her compassionate presence, positive energy, and strong advocacy, and has been named as an Indiana Super Lawyers® Rising Star each year from 2021 – 2025. With over a decade of legal experience, she has built a reputation for guiding clients through some of life’s most emotional legal matters with warmth, clarity, and confidence.
She earned her undergraduate degree from DePauw University and graduated from Robert H. McKinney School of Law in 2014. Since then, she has devoted her career exclusively to family law—drawn to the interpersonal connections and the opportunity to help families navigate challenging family law matters.
Kristy approaches each case with a gentle and empathetic style, creating a safe space for clients to feel heard and supported. However, while her demeanor is approachable and kind, she is a tireless advocate for her clients ensuring they receive the best possible outcome in their matter.
Kristy is especially passionate about mediation, believing it gives families the opportunity to resolve conflict with dignity and maintain control over their futures. Her mediation style reflects her belief that even in difficult times, solutions can be reached with respect, balance, and grace.
Her practice areas include:
- Divorce
- Child Custody
- Parenting Time
- Child Support
- Paternity
- Legal Separation
- Emancipation
- Relocation
- Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreement Enforcement
- Protective Orders
Outside of practicing law, Kristy enjoys spending time with her Husband, Kris, their daughter, Kennedy, and their playful goldendoodle, Charlie. Her own experience as a wife and mother informs her work and deepens her understanding of the challenges families face—making her not only a skilled attorney but a compassionate partner to you throughout the legal process.
