Divorce Attorney

Serving Nassau & Suffolk Counties

Divorce involves the division of assets, as well as family law issues, including custody, visitation/access, and support. The divorce lawyers at Joseph Law Group, P.C. practice solely matrimonial and family law. We represent clients in divorce cases including cases that are relatively straight forward, to those that are incredibly complex, whether our clients have relatively modest means (by Long Island standards) or significant net worth.

Understanding Divorce & Family Law

Divorce and family law issues are best addressed with highly skilled and competent counsel with a reputable, professional law firm on your side. Our experienced attorneys ensure your case moves efficiently and effectively toward a fair and lasting resolution. We provide superb legal support, counsel, and advocacy throughout negotiations and litigation. Our firm will handle your matter with compassionate care and extensive experience in New York family law matters.

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Division of Assets

Equitable distribution is New York State’s approach to distributing assets and liabilities in a divorce. Our firm assists clients in obtaining a fair and reasonable distribution under the circumstances and work tirelessly to achieve such a resolution. Joseph Law Group, P.C. will, when appropriate, enlist the help of valuators, accountants, and other experts as needed to ensure a complete and compelling picture of your finances can be presented to the court and during negotiations.

While we do not give tax advice, we are conversant in the various tax issues that arise in a divorce proceeding and will utilize accountants and other experts as needed. Our team of qualified attorneys is dedicated to fighting for what you deserve in your divorce, and we are as skilled at negotiating fair property division as we are at litigating. With honest assessments, knowledge of the relevant statutes and case law, and the support of our team, you can rest assured that your asset and property division is in good hands.

Maintenance

New York has a statutory guideline formula for determining spousal support, also known as maintenance or alimony. It is important to remember that this formula is simply a guideline, and particularly in cases where the payor spouse’s income exceeds the statutory cap, various factors take on additional relevance.

For an individual who is likely to be required to pay spousal maintenance or one that is on the receiving end of such support, our team will determine the appropriate range of support and whether you are paying or have been awarded the correct level of payment. Our lawyers will advise you on the law and effectively represent you to help ensure the appropriate level of maintenance payments.

Child Support and Child Custody

When you have children, your divorce can be significantly more complicated—but it doesn’t have to be ugly nor unduly expensive. Joseph Law Group, P.C. has represented countless individuals in child custody, support, and visitation matters and achieved a fair resolution without unnecessarily prolonging the process. Our firm helps custodial and noncustodial parents by providing counsel with the goal of obtaining reasonable terms and conditions for custody and parenting time, child support, and advocating for your rights in and out of the courtroom. Our top-tier negotiation skills lead to fair and reasonable child support and custody resolutions, when possible, and when litigation is necessary to protect you and your children, we are highly skilled in the courtroom.

Divorce Involving W-2 Earners

If you or your spouse earn money as an employee, you will have been given a copy of a document known as a Form W-2. These documents report the earnings of an individual, in totality, for an entire calendar year. Normal wages will be reported on the Form W-2 along with additional earnings like any tips or bonuses received during the calendar year. During the divorce process, you or your spouse may be required to provide your Form W-2. This allows your attorneys to properly tabulate the total earnings you were able to receive over the course of a calendar year and ensure that both parties are compensated as appropriately as possible.

Peaceful Solutions for Divorce When Possible, Strong Advocacy When Needed

Consulting with a divorce attorney is essential for understanding the legal process and protecting your rights. An experienced attorney can and should offer clear and honest guidance on your options, ensuring you make informed decisions. Early consultation helps you resolve issues efficiently and effectively, through negotiation, mediation, or court proceedings, securing a fair and positive outcome for our clients.

Our attorneys and support staff have either been trained in, or are very familiar with, mediation and collaborative law, and when appropriate, will recommend those methods for resolving your issues. Further, those skills can solve divorce issues more efficiently and peacefully, whether inside or outside litigation. Our family law attorneys are skilled in negotiation and understand how to save clients time, money, and emotional turmoil. While we don’t hesitate to bring your divorce issues to court if needed, we’ll also ardently advocate on your behalf in the settlement room. When settlement is not possible, our demeanor, diligence, preparation and skills allow us to be highly effective at litigation, successfully taking cases to trial when appropriate.