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New York Family LawEvery Family Law case is as unique as the family involved. The facts and circumstances are ever-changing and there are no guarantees. Whether you wish to adopt a child, or are facing a child custody matter, a child support case, need to establish or challenge paternity, or seek a name change for a child, an experienced attorney is imperative to helping ensure your rights are protected and the best interest of your family is safeguarded.
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Adoption
Adoption cases are some of the most joyful work a family law practitioner gets to do, and it is an honor to be a part of creating or adding to a family. Whether you are a stepparent who wants to make their parental relationship official, a relative taking over the care of a child in need, or working with an agency to provide a child a loving home, I can assist you in filing the appropriate paperwork and obtaining the necessary information to complete your family. The process can be overwhelming and daunting, and an experienced attorney can see you through from start to finish so you can focus on the child, not the paperwork.
Contact me to discuss your adoption case.
Contact me to discuss your adoption case.
Child Custody
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Agreements, Enforcement, Modification
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When it comes to the well-being of your children, nothing is more important, and you want to know that you have a dedicated and passionate advocate on your side. You may be fortunate in that you and the other parent of your children can effectively co-parent, but you want the peace of mind of having your arrangement memorialized in writing. Or you may have fundamental disagreements about what is best and cannot find a compromise on your own. Or you may have an existing agreement or custody order that you want enforced or modified. Whatever situation you find yourself facing, when it comes to negotiating and drafting an agreement, resolving this issue as part of your divorce, or navigating Family Court, you want an attorney who will listen, help you plan for the long-term as well as the short-term, and tirelessly advocate for what is most important to you while being ever-mindful of your and your children's best interest.
I will talk through your situation with you and about your desired outcome, help you understand the law and how it will impact your case, and help you work towards a fair settlement when possible so that you and your children can move on with your lives as quickly and confidently as possible. Contact me to discuss your child custody case.
I will talk through your situation with you and about your desired outcome, help you understand the law and how it will impact your case, and help you work towards a fair settlement when possible so that you and your children can move on with your lives as quickly and confidently as possible. Contact me to discuss your child custody case.
Child Support
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Agreements, Enforcement, Modification
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Your ability to support yourself and your children when a relationship ends or when you are not living with the other parent of your children can be a frightening and anxiety-inducing issue to face. I can help you understand the child support laws in the state of New York and discuss with you child support to which you may be entitled or which you can reasonably expect to pay so that you can plan for your future accordingly.
There are various factors which are considered by the courts in calculating child support such as the number of children you have, the custodial arrangement, whether your combined or individual income is over or under a certain level, whether your children have special needs, or whether there exist other circumstances which may be cause for deviation from the child support guidelines. I can help you navigate Family Court or that aspect of your divorce to achieve a fair child support outcome.
When justified, I can also help you pursue a modification or enforcement of an existing child support order. Contact me to discuss your child support case.
There are various factors which are considered by the courts in calculating child support such as the number of children you have, the custodial arrangement, whether your combined or individual income is over or under a certain level, whether your children have special needs, or whether there exist other circumstances which may be cause for deviation from the child support guidelines. I can help you navigate Family Court or that aspect of your divorce to achieve a fair child support outcome.
When justified, I can also help you pursue a modification or enforcement of an existing child support order. Contact me to discuss your child support case.
Paternity
There are several scenarios for which you need a competent and experienced Family Law attorney in the area of paternity. The paternity of a father may need to be established to obtain child support or for a biological father to have custodial rights to a child, or paternity may need to be challenged or legally terminated for various reasons.
Establishing or challenging paternity can have a lifelong impact not only on the adults involved, but on the child. As such, these cases need to be handled deftly and competently by an attorney fully versed in the applicable law and with respect for all parties involved.
I will discuss with you the situation in which you find yourself and the possible impact of pursuing or defending a paternity matter, and I will guide you through navigating the court system. Contact me to discuss your paternity case.
Establishing or challenging paternity can have a lifelong impact not only on the adults involved, but on the child. As such, these cases need to be handled deftly and competently by an attorney fully versed in the applicable law and with respect for all parties involved.
I will discuss with you the situation in which you find yourself and the possible impact of pursuing or defending a paternity matter, and I will guide you through navigating the court system. Contact me to discuss your paternity case.
Name Change
Following a marriage or adoption, or in some cases to protect a child, you may want to legally change a child's name. To do so an application to the court is necessary and a judge will determine if the name change is in the child's best interest based upon a list of factors the court is required to consider. Among the relevant factors are the child's wishes if appropriate given the child's age, the motives and intention of the parent or legal guardian seeking the name change, the impact of the name change on the child's relationship with each parent, and any negative consequences which may come from keeping the same name or changing to the proposed new name.
A name change for a child can be obtained without the consent of the other parent, but the objecting parent must be given the opportunity to be heard by the court before a final decision is made. Each situation is unique and I can discuss with you your reasons for seeking a name change for your child and advise you how best to proceed. If appropriate, I will facilitate obtaining consent from the other parent or fully litigate the matter if consent will not be given. Contact me to discuss your name change case.
A name change for a child can be obtained without the consent of the other parent, but the objecting parent must be given the opportunity to be heard by the court before a final decision is made. Each situation is unique and I can discuss with you your reasons for seeking a name change for your child and advise you how best to proceed. If appropriate, I will facilitate obtaining consent from the other parent or fully litigate the matter if consent will not be given. Contact me to discuss your name change case.