Our attorneys are involved in all aspects of matrimonial and family law and have both the skills and experience to represent our clients as they deal with the myriad of issues presented in marital and family disputes. We are especially sensitive to striking the correct balance between financial and emotional issues affecting our clients and their families. Our services include, but are not limited to, the following:

Advice on and preparation of Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements;

Preparation of all documents incident to the commencement of an action for divorce, child custody and related matters;

Trial and Appellate work as to any contested matters;

Advice and negotiations regarding prospective settlements of contested matters, including counseling the client on tax consequences of any settlement, for which our attorneys in our Taxation practice area are available to offer assistance;

Through coordination within our firm we work to ensure that our client’s other legal needs are met, which could include assistance from our Trusts and Estates attorneys.

A sampling of our firm’s work in Matrimonial and Family Law includes the following:

Separation Agreements, Stipulations of Settlement and Uncontested Default Divorces for numerous clients at all income and asset levels

Trials and Appeals of Custody Disputes, including Tropea, the case which established the prevailing law in New York on relocation;

Litigating all aspects of Family Court Proceedings and Divorce Actions, including Orders of Protection, Temporary Support Awards, Restraining Orders, Exclusive Occupancy of the Marital Residence, Maintenance, Child Support, Equitable Distribution of Marital Property and Establishing Separate Property Claims.

For further information on our Matrimonial and Family Law practice area, please contact Kathleen Donelli.