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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.

Can I Get Full Custody of My Child?

In many divorces, it’s not unusual for one or both sides to seek full custody of the children. However, New York courts rarely grant full custody. Generally, they favor joint custody based on the public policy that children should have a relationship with both...

Can I Challenge My Prenuptial Agreement?

If you are considering signing, or have signed, a prenuptial agreement that you aren’t happy about, you may be wondering whether you can contest it later. Prenups are contracts signed by a couple in anticipation of their marriage. New York courts have a preference for...

Should I Be Worried If My Divorce Lawyer Gets Along with My Spouse’s Lawyer?

When you’re in the middle of a divorce, the last thing you may want to see is your lawyer being friendly with your spouse’s lawyer. Your attorney is supposed to fight for you, not have polite conversations with the other side or give in to requests for more time....

Do I Have Rights to My Spouse’s Past Financial Records in Divorce?

If you’re considering divorce and worried that you don’t know much about your spouse’s finances, New York law offers protection. Spouses have the right to access financial records related to the marriage during divorce proceedings. Typically, each side will request...

Who Pays the Taxes on Spousal Support in New York State?

Many people assume New York and IRS tax rules are identical when it comes to taxing spousal support payments. Before the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”) was enacted, New York and federal law were the same. However, the TCJA changed federal law, and New York...

Can You Keep Your Income While Your Divorce is Pending?

Marriage is an economic partnership under the law. When you are married, both you and your spouse have a one-hundred percent right to each other’s income. You also have a duty to support each other. This is true even if one of you isn’t earning any money. A spouse...

Do You Have a Right to Your Spouse’s Income If It Is Kept in a Separate Account?

It’s common today for couples to have separate financial accounts. This may be done for convenience, financial independence or other reasons. Most people think that by depositing their income into a separate account, their spouse has no rights to those funds, but...

When Does a Prenuptial Agreement End?

If you’re getting married and considering a prenuptial agreement, it’s important to understand when a prenup is triggered and when it ends. A prenuptial agreement is a valuable tool that encourages couples to discuss and decide how they want to handle certain...

How Can I Protect My Rights When Buying a Home with My Fiancé Before Marriage?

If you’re engaged and you and your fiancé decide to buy a home together, you need to be aware that you don’t have the same rights as you would if you waited until you got married. You should take steps to protect your rights in case something goes wrong in your...

Can My Friend or Family Member Officiate My Wedding?

It’s not unusual for a couple to want someone close to them to perform their wedding ceremony. Rather than a government official or a member of the clergy who doesn’t know them, they would like a friend or family member to officiate the wedding. This can bring extra...