Family Law Attorney & Divorce Lawyer
New City, New York ● Rockland County
I have nearly twenty years of experience representing clients in important family law matters. Clients rely on my straightforward and cost-effective legal representation. As treasurer of the Rockland Collaborative Law Network, I am a strong supporter of collaborative divorce, a process that can be applied to nearly every family law issue.
Contact my Rockland County family law and divorce law firm.
Practice Areas
- Family Law
My firm offers comprehensive family law services. This includes paternity, grandparent rights, custody, and support. I represent clients in their county's Supreme Court and Family Court.
- Divorce
I represent clients throughout all aspects of a divorce proceeding. Clients rely on my informative and straightforward approach to their legal needs.
- Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative law is an empowering approach to a divorce. In collaborative law, both spouses' attorneys are committed to settling the divorce out of court. This allows both parties--not the judge--to make decisions regarding property, children, and the future.
- Child Custody and Visitation
The best interest of the children needs to be put before your own interests. My goal is to ensure parents receive favorable child custody and parenting time arrangements.
- Child Support and Maintenance
Child support and spousal maintenance are based on a variety of factors. I provide experienced legal representation to clients who are concerned with paying and receiving appropriate amounts.
- Modification and Enforcement
I assist clients when they need to make a change to a divorce decree or when their ex-spouse is not following a judge's orders. Modifications are often the result of changes in employment status and relocating to another state. If your ex-spouse is not complying with the judge's orders, this can affect your life as well as your child's life. I provide effective representation to ensure the orders are enforced.
- Prenuptial/Marital Agreements
A prenuptial agreement provides for important decisions regarding property and assets. I represent clients who are interested in protecting their assets in the event of a divorce. A marital agreement is drafted before the final divorce judgment. This agreement addresses issues regarding property, children, and other divorce-related issues.
- Domestic Violence
Domestic violence affects everyone involved in different ways. I represent clients who are suffering from spousal abuse. I also represent clients who have been falsely accused of spousal abuse. Domestic violence is a sensitive issue that should not be taken lightly. Domestic abuse is physical, verbal, emotional, and mental.
- Equitable Distribution
Property division in New York is based on equitable distribution. The general rules is that property and assets that were acquired during the marriage are considered marital property. Separate property that is not considered marital property includes gifts from non-spouses, inheritance, and personal injury awards. Marital property may also include retirement plans such as pensions, 401(k)s, IRAs, and profit sharing plans.
Contact my New City, New York, family law office.
Comprehensive family law services for residents of the Lower Hudson River Valley. Evening and weekend appointments available.
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