Divorce Attorney Serving Long Island
If you are considering a divorce, are involved in a same sex couple in need of addressing a family law matter, are faced with a custody dispute or are dealing with any type of related case, it is important to talk to a Long Island divorce attorney at our law firm. At the Meyers Law Group, P.C. we have the experience and knowledge necessary to properly address our clients' cases. We are ready to provide you with the legal representation and compassionate, one-on-one service you need.
Family law cases are potentially difficult for various reasons. These are legal proceedings and are therefore highly complex. They are also typically emotionally charged due to the fact that they deal with marriage, the family unit and children. Finally, they may have a significant and lasting impact on involved parties from financial, emotional and legal standpoints. All of these issues combine to make divorce and all family law matters best approached with the guidance and protection of a competent attorney.
Long Island Divorce & Family Law
You can learn more about our firm's key areas of practice by clicking on any of the links listed below. You will find basic information about the particular topic at hand and you can find out how we can assist in any matter.
Alimony
Before the divorce can be finalized an attorney will need to help you determine if spousal support, also known as alimony, will need to be paid to a party of the splitting couple. Read more about alimony…
Child Custody
If you want to ensure that you receive custody of your children you will need to find a lawyer on whom you can trust to represent your needs and goals for the future of you and your children. Read more about child custody…
Child SupportChild support payments are calculated based on the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA), a set of laws that formulaically determine how much money is owed on a weekly basis. Both parents are required to share financial responsibility of their children. Read more
about child support…
Child Visitation
Your divorce lawyer can help work out the visitation rights that will be awarded to you and the spouse from whom you are separating. Visitation rights will be denied to any parent that displays inappropriate, abusive or neglectful behaviors. Read more about child visitation…
Civil Unions
Legally recognized partnerships that are not actual marriages are referred to as civil unions. These are recognized in New York; however they are not recognized by the federal government. Read more about civil unions…
Contested Divorce
Some marriages do not end mutually or easily. Cases that are hotly disputed and full of arguments often need to be taken to court and represented by a divorce attorney. Read more about contested divorce…
Divorce Litigation
Some divorce cases will need to be addressed and settled in court. For these matters, a divorce attorney will best be able to meet the needs of such cases. Read more about divorce litigation…
Divorce Mediation
An unbiased third-party mediator can often help a splitting couple determine all of the necessary stipulations of a divorce. Mediation allows for the divorce process to be handled outside of the courtroom. Read more about divorce mediation….
Domestic Partnership
Domestic partnerships are legally binding agreements for the protection of assets, property and even children when a couple is not actually wed. For some couples, this may be a good alternative to marriage. No matter what the reason, a divorce lawyer can help ensure that the process is completed correctly. Read more about domestic partnership…
Domestic Violence
Cases of domestic violence and abuse can be addressed by a professional divorce attorney. Legal counsel can help you file a restraining order, begin the divorce process and offer other suggestions on how to address the abusive behaviors taking place in your home. Read more about domestic violence…
Equitable Distribution
All mutual property and assets will need to be equally divided between each individual of a divorcing couple. Marital assets and property that were acquired during the marriage need to be split in a mutually agreed upon way. Read more about equitable distribution…
Fathers' Rights
Courts no longer default to favoring the mother when it comes to parents going through a divorce. It is important that men know their rights as fathers because they too are entitled to custody and/or visitation rights. In some cases, they will be awarded custody over the mother if she is deemed unfit. Read more about fathers' rights…
Same Sex Marriage
New York is among one of the few states that has instated a law permitting same-sex marriages. The Marriage Equality Act now allows for couples of same sex to wed, but before doing so it would be beneficial to speak with a family law attorney who can advise you on all of the legal stipulations involved in the process. Read more about same sex marriages…
Grandparents' Rights
When a couple with children divorces, grandparents are sometimes worried that their visitation rights may be compromised depending on which spouse is awarded custody. Grandparents' have rights too, and these can be represented and protected by a family law attorney. Read more about grandparents' rights…
Maintenance
After a divorce it is sometimes necessary for one spouse to provide financial support to the other. This type of maintenance is necessary in cases in which the marriage dissolution leaves one person substantially unable to support themself without help. Read more about maintenance…
Marriage Equality Act
Same sex couples have been legally granted the right to marry with the June 2011 enactment of the Marriage Equality act in June 2011 Act. Read more about the Marriage Equality Act…
Modification ProceedingsThe conditions of spousal support, visitation rights, and custody that are established at the time of a divorce may not be effective as time proceeds. A divorce lawyer can help you legally make modifications to the predetermined stipulations. Read more
about modification proceedings…
Nuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements can be drafted before a marriage takes place; these will account for the separation and division of assets should the marriage later terminate. Postnuptial agreements of the same nature can also be made, but they are created after the wedding rather than before. Read more about nuptial agreements…
Orders of Protection
The most common orders of protection are restraining orders. These are used to protect victims of domestic violence or other types of abuse from their abusers. Read more about orders of protection…
Parental Alienation
When splitting spouses are forced to divide the time spent with their children one parent may intentionally or unintentionally receive more time with the children. This can influence how a child feels and behaves around the other parent, sometimes resulting in alienation. Read more about parental alienation…
Paternity Proceedings
Paternity is determined in one of three ways: the birth of a child to a wedded couple is automatically assumed to be that of the husband's; properly executed acknowledgement of paternity by two unwed individuals; or court established paternity. Read more about paternity proceedings…
Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements can protect against your spouse's debt or ensure that the family business is not harmed should the marriage turn sour. Read more about prenuptial agreements…
Recent Legislation
2010 saw many adaptations of the Domestic Relations Law. To best understand these changes and how they could affect you, a divorce and family law attorney can provide a thorough explanation of all processes involved. Read more about recent legislation…
Relocation Proceedings
The best interests of the child or children involved in a divorce will always be the first priority of the courts. When the issue of relocation is at hand a legal agreement signed by both parents will need to be in place if you do not wish to involve the courts. Read more about relocation proceedings…
Same Sex Couples
Same-sex couples that marry will experience all of the same issues that arise for every other wedded couple, including the decision to divorce in some cases. This will require the expertise of a divorce attorney who can help establish the necessary conditions of a marriage termination. Read more about same-sex couples…
Separation
Legally separating from your spouse can give you time apart without divorcing. Read more about separation…
Uncontested Divorce
While divorce litigation is not needed in cases of uncontested divorce, a lawyer will still be required to handle the case. When a couple can mutually agree upon the terms and conditions that need to be established before a divorce can be finalized it is usually less emotionally and financially taxing on everyone involved. Read more about uncontested divorce…
In addition to reviewing the information on this site, we welcome you to call our offices at your earliest convenience to talk about your particular case and concerns. We can answer your questions and will take the time to offer applicable guidance when you need it most, so you can make the right choices about your case and retaining our services in the first place.
Contact a Long Island divorce lawyer at our firm today to find out how we can help you.