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Family & Matrimonial Law

Complicated divorce and custody issues threaten everything our clients hold dear: where their children live and who makes their decisions, what will happen to the marital residence, how all assets and finances will be divided, and who should keep the family business, to name a few. Our firm provides zealous advocacy to help navigate these tricky waters and ensure that our clients’ interests are protected during this difficult time.

Family law issues are by nature difficult and emotionally complex. Our family law practice group provides years of domestic relations litigation experience in all aspects of family law. Although every case is different, we recognize that all family law matters require a combination of compassion and a formidable command of matrimonial law.

We work closely with our clients to develop a “big picture” approach so that we can navigate a path to the best possible outcome for each individual situation. When it is appropriate, we are skilled at using negotiation and mediation to resolve divorce or custody issues. If it is necessary, we are competent and aggressive litigators, who will take all the necessary steps to achieve our client’s goals. We select the approach that is best for each client and each individual situation.

The care, concern, and attention that we provide for our clients is unparalleled. Services include:

  • Divorce
  • Custody/Visitation
  • Child support
  • Property valuation & division
  • Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
  • Separation agreements
  • Domestic violence orders of protection
  • Maintenance (Alimony)
  • Enforcement of orders/Contempt
  • Post-judgment modifications
  • Mediation
  • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
  • Tax planning

Attorneys

Clayton H. Hale, Jr.

Partner and Co General Counsel

Ami S. Longstreet

Partner and Co General Counsel

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Custody in the Time of COVID-19

In the past month, New Yorkers have been told to shelter-in-place and self-quarantine in an effort to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus and “flatten the curve.”  Non-essential workers are working from home while others are unfortunately laid off or furloughed as businesses temporarily shutter their doors.  It is an uncertain time for us…

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Custody in the Time of COVID-19

In the past month, New Yorkers have been told to shelter-in-place and self-quarantine in an effort to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus and “flatten the curve.”  Non-essential workers are working from home while others are unfortunately laid off or furloughed as businesses temporarily shutter their doors.  It is an uncertain time for us…

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Collaborative Law: An alternative to consider when facing Divorce

Separation and divorce can be an overwhelming and terrifying process.  In an instant, everything you hold nearest and dearest – your children, your home, your business, your money – is being examined, considered, and divided.  This process is overseen by a judge, a person you have never met, who does not know you, and who…

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