Long Island Divorce Lawyer
New York No-Fault Divorce
Offering a wide variety of services related to divorce and its accompanying issues, The Law Offices of Barbera & McElhone, P.C., advises Long Island residents on the best approach to protect family interests.
Contact our New York law firm to schedule a free, confidential consultation. Our Long Island divorce attorneys have nearly 50 years of combined legal experience, which allows us to come up with more creative and workable solutions for your divorce and property division concerns.
A Dependable Resource for All Your New York Divorce Needs
To assist clients in obtaining the information they need to make important decisions about their family's future, our Long Island attorneys provide accommodating service and exceptional legal counsel for:
The frustration of dealing with divorce disputes can be overwhelming, emotionally and financially. Financially speaking, New York is an equitable distribution state for marital property. Contrary to popular belief, this does not mean that property is actually divided 50/50, but rather in a way that is fair and "equitable" to both parties. For example, one party may be assigned two vehicles, but the other party gets stock accounts with the same monetary value.
New York Now a No-Fault Divorce State
New York is what is known as a "no-fault state" when it comes to dissolution of marriage; therefore, grounds no longer must be named for divorce. Though often cited as a requirement for divorce, legal separation is not mandatory prior to divorce.
Many of the old grounds for divorce are still reasons couples separate. These grounds include cruel and inhuman treatment, constructive or physical abandonment for a period of one or more years, imprisonment for a period of greater than three years and adultery. Our divorce lawyers have experience dealing with all types of divorce circumstances and can help you move on with your life.
Contact Our Long Island Divorce Lawyers for a Free Consultation
Call the Long Island law firm of Barbera & McElhone to discuss your case with an attorney during a free initial consultation. Contact the firm by calling us at 631-791-9693.
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