New City Family & Divorce Lawyer
If you are going through a divorce or have another family law dispute, you are naturally worried about the future of you and your children. Our New City family & divorce lawyer has the necessary experience to negotiate with the other side to ensure the process is fair and that it runs smoothly. When negotiations are unsuccessful, our attorney also has the necessary courtroom experience to take your case to trial so you obtain the best possible outcome.
Divorce
You do not have to accuse your spouse of any wrongdoing when getting a divorce, and you do not have to prove it to the court, either. You or your spouse must only state that there are irreconcilable differences and that you and your spouse cannot resolve them. Still, there are many laws that govern the divorce process, including meeting a residency requirement to ensure the New City courts have jurisdiction over your case. An attorney can advise on the many different aspects of divorce including child custody, child support, property division, spousal support, and more.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can help couples avoid many of the issues presented in divorce. A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can define separate and marital property, outline spousal support obligations, protect children from a previous marriage, and more. It is a common myth that today the courts will not uphold these agreements. In fact, the courts do continue to uphold and enforce these agreements, but they must be drafted properly and comply with the law.
Parental Rights
Family law issues that involve children are some of the most contentious. Before many issues such as child custody and child support can be determined, paternity must often be established. When a married couple has a child together, it is presumed that the mother and father are both the biological parents of the child. The same presumption is not made when two unmarried people have a child together. In these cases, paternity must first be established before determining any other issue.
For example, a mother may want a man she alleges is the father of her child to pay support but the man denies they are the other parent. Or, an unmarried couple may have a child together and after breaking up, the father wants custody of the child. In both instances, paternity must be established before a decision can be made in either case.
There are different ways to establish paternity in New York. A New City family law and divorce lawyer can explain what they are and help you through the process.
Our Family Law and Divorce Lawyer in New City Can Protect Your Rights
If you have a family law issue, do not try to resolve it on your own. At The Law Office of Robert S. Sunshine, P.C., our New City family law and divorce lawyer can advise on the laws that apply to your case and help you through the process so you obtain the most favorable outcome possible. Call us now at 845.735.1300 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
