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Our NYC matrimonial & family law practice helps clients get the results they want.

We use our legal experience to resolve matrimonial disputes effectively and efficiently.

Our practice focuses on divorce, child custody and support, post-judgment enforcement actions, property distribution and spousal support in addition to prenuptial, postnuptial and cohabitation agreements. We put all our years of experience and judicial process expertise at the disposal of our clients. We strategize with them, oftentimes devising ways to “win” in negotiations and use the power of the Court most effectively to move the process along or resolve specific issues.

Our goal is to create closure and enable clients to move forward in their lives with confidence.

Our approach is to educate and explain the options to our clients, so they understand what their choices will mean going forward. The key to a successful divorce is making well-informed practical decisions. Often the emotional aspects of divorce take over and parties lose sight of the benefits of an efficient end to their disputes. We believe couples should try to resolve as many issues as they can between themselves. Only when negotiations fail do we recommend aggressive litigation.

We work to create positive outcomes for our clients.

We view divorce as a positive step for couples who see going their separate ways as a better direction for their lives. By focusing on their needs and desires, we can better understand their goals. This helps us to obtain the results they want on the issues that are most important to them.

Should You Temporarily Separate from Your Spouse?

When you get married, you envision it lasting for a lifetime. Unfortunately, things don't always work out that way, and you may wonder whether you should continue your marriage. If you aren’t sure if you’re ready to divorce, a temporary separation may be a good idea....

Using a Post-Nuptial Agreement as a Divorce Planning Tool

Post-nuptial agreements don’t get the same publicity as prenuptial agreements. Essentially, they are the same document except for the timing. A post-nup is signed after the wedding, a prenup before. The goal in both cases is to decide how to address certain financial...

Timing Your Divorce

There is no perfect timing for a divorce. Once you’re certain about your decision, you can choose to file at any time. However, delaying or speeding up filing can be advantageous in certain instances. How to File for Divorce To start a divorce action, you file a...

Are You Concerned About Your Prenuptial Agreement?

Prenuptial agreements are becoming increasingly common as couples marry later in life and bring more income, assets and/or debt into marriage. However, that doesn’t mean the prenup should be treated lightly. A prenup is a contract and should be carefully negotiated...

How to Get a Neutral Appraisal in Divorce

When divorcing couples have property that needs to be valued, they often turn to an appraiser or valuation expert. Determining what marital property is worth is essential to equitable division in divorce. Hiring an expert helps ensure that the valuation is accurate....

Has Your Property Been Appraised Accurately for Divorce?

If you’re getting divorced, your marital property has to be split between you and your spouse in a process known as equitable distribution. The first step is to value property that isn’t going to be sold. That’s where an appraisal comes in. A professional is brought...

Can You and Your Ex Disavow Your Divorce Settlement Agreement?

If you and your ex aren’t happy with your divorce settlement agreement, can you disavow it and renegotiate? Courts favor parties resolving their own disputes and will enforce their agreements in most situations. Therefore, it isn’t easy to reject an agreement and get...

Who Gets the Pets in Divorce When There Is a Dispute?

You’re getting divorced, and you and your spouse can’t agree on who gets your pets. What do you do? In New York, a law passed in 2021 changed how courts handle this issue, treating pets more like children and less like property. However, it creates another area of...

Should You Consider Legal Separation Instead of Divorce?

If you’re having serious marital problems and don’t want to live with your spouse, divorce may seem like the only option. However, legal separation is an alternative that can work for many couples. It leaves open the possibility of reconciliation and retains some of...

Who Gets to Hold Your Child’s Passport After Divorce?

Traveling with your child after you and your spouse have split up can come with some added stress. [link to Traveling with Your Child During and After Divorce] While married, you either went on vacations together as a family or, if it was just you and your child,...