Filing for Divorce in New York City?

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Getting Divorced At Goldweber Epstein LLP, we are NYC divorce lawyers helping clients in Manhattan and all of New York City find practical solutions to their marital challenges. This means we look to the immediate needs of our clients while addressing issues that may arise down the road. When divorce is the only practical solution, we provide the guidance, resources, and representation necessary to protect your interests.

Throughout the past 30+ years, our New York City divorce attorneys have helped hundreds of clients. We know from our experience that no divorce is easy and each presents its own unique challenges. Some divorces require extraordinary negotiating skills. Others demand a full commitment to litigation. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your case, we emphasize personal contact and a team approach to resolving your legal issues.

Divorce is never easy but our lawyers can make it easier for you.
Secure our services by calling (917) 809-7669.

Is New York a No Fault Divorce State?

Since there are still grounds for divorce that exist, New York is not a true "no-fault" state. However, plenty of couples are filing for divorce under the no-fault law. A no-fault divorce essentially means that you do not need to show proof that the marriage is ending based off of the behavior or actions of the other. The only thing that must be shown is that the marriage has been irretrievably broken for at least six months. Keep in mind that before the divorce is settled, issues such as custody, property division, and support must be arranged.

Is NY A 50 50 divorce state?

In New York, property division is handled in a way that is deemed "most fair". This does not mean that property will be split down the middle, however New York is an equitable distribution state, so it evaluates many factors to help determine what assets are divided. To go in more detail, here are some of the factors the court will examine during the distribution phase:

Length of the marriage
The income of each spouse
Non-financial contributions from each party
Age and overall health of each spouse
The liquidity of the property involved

What is a wife entitled to in a divorce in New York?

The wife is entitled to the following:

Equitable distribution of the marital assets, which means that the court will split property and assets based off what is ruled as "most fair".
Child support
Spousal support, depending on the income of each party.
A share of compensation of pensions accrued during the marriage.

Protecting Your Interests through Knowledge & Experience

In view of the high financial and emotional cost of prolonged matrimonial proceedings, we make every effort to avoid litigation, while still striving to achieve the best resolution for our clients. We firmly believe that the trauma of divorce is minimized through settlement, allowing our clients and their families to move forward with their lives in the most constructive way.

Occasionally, resolve, determination and the ability to litigate the matter through the court system to completion are necessary to achieve a successful resolution. Any skilled divorce attorney at our firm is in the best position to advise you when litigation is necessary and to see it through.

Our practice is devoted to handling:
High-asset and high net worth divorce
Property division
Child custody and child support
Spousal maintenance
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
Relationship agreements
Domestic partnerships and dissolutions
Same-sex marriages and civil unions
Same-sex adoptions

When you reach out to us, we will arrange a time to sit down face-to-face and review the circumstances of your divorce.

Call a New York City divorce attorney from Goldweber Epstein LLP at (917) 809-7669 or submit an online contact form to discover the benefits of working with our team.