Uncontested Divorce
You can obtain an uncontested divorce when there is no dispute
regarding divorce-related issues such as child custody, child
support, division of marital assets, and health insurance. You
can also obtain an uncontested divorce if:
- Your spouse does not respond to the divorce action, or
- Your spouse does respond, but does not oppose the divorce
The paperwork for your uncontested divorce can be completed at
your 1st appointment. Your Judgment of Divorce can be obtained
in as little as 4 weeks with NO COURT APPEARANCE REQUIRED.
Contested Divorce
Not all divorces are amicable. In the event that you or
your spouse contests the divorce, our firm will seek an expeditious
settlement in your best interests. Our goal is to obtain
a favorable settlement and avoid unnecessary litigation and costs.
However, if your spouse is unwilling to reach a settlement, our
attorneys have the knowledge and experience to aggressively and
zealously represent you in all aspects of litigation.
Divorce by Publication
Sometimes, a person may want to obtain a divorce, but cannot locate
his/her spouse. Even under this situation, you are still
entitled to obtain a divorce. If your spouse cannot be located,
we will prepare and submit all necessary documentation with the
Court and seek an order to serve your spouse by publication in
a newspaper. This is commonly referred to as a “divorce
by publication,” and can be completed with NO COURT APPEARANCE
REQUIRED.
Separation Agreements
Sometimes a couple reaches a mutual decision to live apart, but
for personal, financial, or other reasons may not yet want a divorce. If
you are in this situation, you may obtain a legal separation through
a Separation Agreement. Unlike a divorce, a legal separation
does not end the marriage. However, a Separation Agreement
allows you and your spouse to resolve custody, support, property,
and any other issues important to you.
Since a Separation Agreement is a binding contract between you
and your spouse, this legal document should be drafted by an experienced
attorney. Our firm will prepare a favorable agreement to
protect your best interests at the time of your legal separation
and in the event of a future divorce action.
Annulments
You may be in a situation where your spouse promised you something
important to your decision to marry, which he/she had no intention
of carrying out after the marriage. In this case, an annulment
may be your way of erasing
Annulment is a legal
procedure for declaring a marriage null
and void. Unlike divorce,
it is retroactive: an annulled marriage is considered never to
have existed. The cause
of action for annulment in New
York State is generally fraud
Name change
There are many reasons why a person may want to change his/her
legal name. For instance, professional, religious, or simply
personal preference, are common grounds for a name change. An
attorney can prepare all necessary documents and represent you
in a Civil Court action for a name change. |
