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Divorce Attorneys in New York City

Going through a divorce is one of life's most challenging experiences. Our family law attorneys understand the emotional and financial stress you're facing, and we're here to guide you through this difficult process with compassion and skill.

We provide experienced legal representation in all aspects of divorce and family law. Our approach focuses on protecting your interests while working toward fair solutions that serve your family's best interests, especially when children are involved.

Whether your divorce is amicable or contentious, we help you understand your rights and options, ensuring you're prepared to make informed decisions about your future. Our goal is to achieve the best possible outcome while minimizing stress and conflict.

Attorney Albert Goodwin

Divorce Proceedings

We help couples navigate the divorce process with care and understanding. Divorce is one of life's most challenging experiences, affecting not just your legal status but your finances, family relationships, and future plans. Having experienced legal help makes this difficult time more manageable.

Our team provides guidance throughout the entire divorce process, from initial separation to final decree. We work to protect your interests while seeking fair solutions that minimize conflict and emotional stress. Protecting your children's wellbeing is our top priority when custody and support matters are involved. Our divorce and family law services include:

  • Uncontested divorce - simple divorces where couples agree on major issues
  • Contested divorce - cases requiring court intervention and negotiation
  • Legal separation - formal separation without ending the marriage
  • Asset division - fair distribution of marital property and debts
  • Spousal support - determining alimony and maintenance obligations
  • Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements - protecting assets before and during marriage
  • Domestic violence protection - keeping families safe from harmful situations

Whether your divorce is amicable or contentious, we provide the legal guidance needed to achieve a fair outcome while minimizing stress on you and your family. We understand that every family situation is unique, and our approach focuses on finding solutions that protect everyone's interests while respecting parental rights.

Child Custody and Support

When children are involved in divorce, their wellbeing becomes the most important consideration. We help parents develop custody arrangements and support agreements that serve their children's best interests while protecting parental rights.

Our child custody and support services include:

  • Child custody agreements - creating parenting plans that serve children's best interests
  • Child support calculations - determining appropriate financial support based on New York guidelines
  • Visitation schedules - establishing fair and practical time-sharing arrangements
  • Custody modifications - changing existing arrangements when circumstances change
  • Enforcement of support orders - ensuring support payments are made as required
  • Parental relocation issues - handling cases where one parent wants to move

We work hard to create arrangements that allow children to maintain strong relationships with both parents while ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met.

Property Division and Financial Matters

Dividing marital assets and debts fairly requires careful analysis of financial records and understanding of New York's equitable distribution laws. We help ensure you receive your fair share of marital property while protecting your financial future.

Our property division services include:

  • Asset valuation - determining the value of real estate, businesses, and investments
  • Debt allocation - fair division of marital debts and obligations
  • Retirement account division - properly dividing 401(k)s, pensions, and other retirement assets
  • Business valuation - handling division of business interests and professional practices
  • Hidden asset discovery - finding assets that may have been concealed
  • Tax planning - minimizing tax consequences of property division

We work with financial experts when needed to ensure accurate valuations and help you understand the long-term financial impact of settlement decisions.