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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.

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...

Changing Legal and Financial Documents After Divorce

Once your divorce is final, there is still a list of items to address as you start your new life, including updating legal and financial documents. Some of these may have been done during the divorce proceedings. If not, you should complete them now to avoid problems...

What Should You Do If Your Spouse Objects to a Divorce?

It’s not unusual for spouses who are having marital problems to have different opinions on what to do about them. Some may want to keep working on their issues, while others reach the point where they feel the marriage is over and divorce is the only option. If your...

Why You May Want a Fake Marriage Ceremony

Most couples have one wedding ceremony that is legally recognized and valid. However, there are some instances where a couple may want to have a fake marriage ceremony in front of friends and family, with a view that a valid ceremony will occur later. As long as the...