Long Island Divorce Lawyer

Skilled Representation for Divorce and Family Law Cases

The Meyers Law Group, PC, is a full-service Long Island family law firm that focuses on divorce and all associated legal topics. We are proficient in helping our clients navigate their way through the process of divorce by giving trustworthy legal counsel, support, and forceful legal action when necessary. Whether you would like to find out more information about the Marriage Equality Act or need help resolving paternity issues, our law firm is ready to help. Other areas of practice that we can assist with are domestic partnerships, mediation, and divorce litigation. Our firm has a broad scope of experience and knowledge, which is why we are able to help clients with many different issues. We have successfully helped countless mothers, daughters, fathers, and sons handle their legal issues with compassion, sensitivity, and care. Our reputable attorneys have extensive training, knowledge, and experience in this area of the law and are dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to all of our clients.

Trusted Legal Counsel to Guide You Through the Process

While it is true that any family law case has the potential to be highly complex, emotionally charged and difficult to deal with, experienced legal counsel can make all the difference. A skilled lawyer from our firm can assist you in taking the proper approach to your divorce or other family law case. Our firm helps individuals through issues of modification proceedings, contested and uncontested divorce cases, and separation. By fully preparing you, we can take preventative measures and can actually help you avoid various problems later on. We can assist you with equitable distribution, child custody, child support, and figuring out child visitation schedules with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. By actively protecting your legal rights through the entire process, we can seek an outcome that is in you and your family’s best interests. Your case may have a lasting financial and emotional impact on you, your spouse and your children and therefore, you should do whatever you can to seek an advantageous result. The most profitable way to achieve this is with an experienced lawyer's help and guidance.

Understanding No-Fault Divorce

Significant changes have recently been made in regard to divorce in New York. In August of 2010, new laws were passed affecting divorce, temporary spousal support and attorney fees in family law matters. Perhaps the most important change is the fact that New Yorkers may now file for divorce on a "no-fault" basis. A spouse may file for divorce on the grounds that the marriage is irretrievably broken and has been for a period of at least 6 months. Prior to this, spouses could only file for divorce based upon the following grounds: adultery, abandonment, abuse, imprisonment or separation for one year. This is no longer the case.

Additional changes were made in regard to the award of temporary maintenance to a spouse who makes less than two-thirds of the income of the other party in a divorce. Other changes that were made affect the award of attorney fees in divorce, enforcement and modification proceedings to the spouse with significantly less income. We welcome you to contact our offices to learn more about how these new laws may affect you. Recent legislation affecting the outcome of your case can also be explained to you, as well as any issues relating to relocation after a divorce or real estate and trust matters.

Importance of the Marriage Equality Act

With the passing of New York's Marriage Equality Act, same-sex couples all across Long Island are preparing to get marriage licenses and wed in the State of New York. If this your case, before you embark on the adventure, our firm strongly advises you to speak with a seasoned Long Island family law attorney. The firm is prepared to guide you through any type of issue involving relocation or a move-away case, alimony, and same sex family law cases regarding same sex marriage and civil unions. The new law that grants permission to same-sex couples to marry in New York also provides them with benefits for their partner as well. To learn more about the Marriage Equality Act in New York, contact our office today!

We take great pride in protecting the needs and rights of our clients, and fighting on behalf of their best interest. Our legal team is experienced in helping families with nuptial agreements, prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements, which are highly suggested if you have any valuables that you wish to retain in the event of a divorce. We understand that divorce and other related disputes are some of the most emotionally difficult experiences to endure. Which is why when dealing with these matters, it is important that we not only meet the legal needs of our clients, but also understand their emotional needs. In each case, we must customize our approach and perspective, for example, if the divorce is a result of domestic violence, a sensitive and understanding approach will have to be taken because that can be a very emotional issue. Our Long Island divorce attorneys exhaust all possible resources to protect our clients during these hard times and keep their personal matters in strict confidence. Furthermore, our attorneys make sure each client receives the time, dedication and compassion they deserve.

Protect the People You Love

When your family's future is on the line, do not trust your case to just any lawyer. Make sure you involve a team of professionals that actually care about the outcome of your case and its impact on you and your family. The decision to terminate a marriage, whether easily reached or hotly disputed, is often a tumultuous and overwhelming affair. Although it may be the best solution for a marriage that was not living up to the standards envisioned on the wedding day, it is nonetheless a difficult process to endure. For these reasons, it is absolutely essential to feel secure in the legal counsel you choose to represent your case. Our firm can be by your side every step of the way and help you deal with issues involving orders of protection, and parental alienation. Dissolving a marriage requires each party to have their own divorce attorney; therefore, you want to make sure that the professional on your side is someone whom you can rely on and trust.

No matter what the conditions of your divorce may be, there is no denying that you will need help attending to the legal aspects of the issues involved. We can offer support in many areas, including the protection of fathers' and grandparents' rights. Even if your case comes about after the divorce is enacted, The Meyers Law Group is experienced in helping individuals with spousal maintenance or modification. There is no need to wait any longer if your marriage is dissolving; our firm can guide you through a process that is often very difficult for everyone involved. It is our desire to protect you and those you love by giving guidance, support, and litigation.

Choose Proven Advocacy for Your Long Island Case

At Meyers Law Group, PC our devotion to our clients is unwavering. We pride ourselves on providing all of our clients with the highest standard of legal care which will be tailored to meet their specific needs. Furthermore, we strive to give our clients the guidance they need to make informed and intelligent decisions regarding their legal matters. We achieve this goal by providing each client with personalized attention, frequent communication, viable options, and a thorough evaluation of the case at hand. It is always our primary goal to ensure that the needs of our clients are met during the settlement of their case. The plans you may have for the future should not be hampered because the results of your divorce. If you are experiencing a child custody dispute or anything else that does not allow for your ultimate wishes and desires to be met, our firm may be able to help. We do not rest until we have done all we can to make it possible for our clients to walk away with a fair and just outcome and a rewarding experience. Contact a Long Island family lawyer from our firm today!

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