Long Island Divorce Lawyers

Divorce refers to the legal process of terminating or ending a marriage. Going through a divorce is never an easy process for either party. Common feelings of sorrow, betrayal, embarrassment, and anger make the divorce process one of the most emotionally difficult experiences in a person’s life.  When handling a divorce case, it is important to not only to meet the legal needs of our clients, but also to understand their emotional needs as well. At Meyers Law Group, PC, our dedicated Long Island divorce attorneys have successfully guided countless clients through the divorce process, and helped them reach a fair and favorable result.  

New York has state-mandated requirements that must be met before a divorce will be granted. First and foremost, in order to be granted a divorce at least one spouse must currently be a New York state resident for at least a year. Furthermore, in order to successfully file for divorce in New York, the couple must have legal grounds. If a couple does not have legal grounds to file for divorce, then they must legally separate for one year, after which they will be granted a divorce. A couple has legal grounds for divorce if any of the following circumstances are true:

• One or both spouses committed adultery
• One or both spouses committed abusive, cruel, or inhumane behavior
• One or both spouses has been incarcerated for three years or longer
• One spouse abandoned the other spouse for a continual period of one year or longer
• One or both spouses has refused to engage in marital relations for one year or longer
• Conversion of separation judgment (the couple is granted a divorce after living apart for a period of one year or longer as specified in the judgment)

Contact our Long Island Divorce Lawyers
Because the divorce process is a tumultuous time for both parties, it can be very difficult to reach mutual decisions regarding children, property, assets, and other marital responsibilities. If you are going through a divorce, it is important to hire your own attorney to ensure your needs, rights, and desires are protected and acknowledged. At Meyers Law Group, our compassionate Long Island divorce attorneys inform our clients of their rights, and provide them with the professional guidance they need to make informed and intelligent decisions. We are devoted to providing all of our clients with viable resources, individualized attention, and exceptional legal representation.