Protecting Your Rights During A Divorce
Whether you are considering filing for divorce or have been served with a Summons for Divorce, it is important to know your rights and options during this emotional and painful process. Despite all the upheaval associated with a divorce, a person can protect his or her rights and move forward as painlessly as possible with the guidance of a proficient and experienced team of attorneys.
At Bender Rosenthal Isaacs & Richter LLP, we are committed to successfully guiding our clients through the divorce process by resolving their issues, protecting their rights, and their family's best interests. Our lawyers have extensive experience in both negotiation and trial advocacy. We have the practical skills, personal dedication, and strategy to obtain the best possible result for our clients.
Basis For A Divorce
New York State only recognizes divorces based upon fault. Fault can be based upon cruel and inhuman treatment, adultery, abandonment, constructive abandonment, incarceration, or legal separation for one year. In many cases, couples agree upon a basis for obtaining a divorce; however, if the couple cannot agree, we have extensive experience litigating this issue in Court.
Children and Your Rights
Parents may confront the following issues during a divorce: (a) arrangements for, (c) requests for geographic relocation with children, and (d) child support.
You may feel overwhelmed with emotion confronting a dispute regarding the custody and visitation of your children. At Bender Rosenthal Isaacs & Richter LLP, we work closely with our clients during their custody disputes to limit their emotional upheaval. Simultaneously, we advocate on behalf of our clients to protect their rights as a parent and the best interests of their children.
With regard to child support, New York State has devised statutory guidelines as a means to determine a parent's child support obligation. The statutory guidelines are based upon the parent's income; however with families of high net worth, the statutory guidelines become subjective. At Bender Rosenthal Isaacs & Richter LLP, we have the knowledge and experience to present the Court with the appropriate documentation to advance a parent's claim for child support or defend against a claim for unmanageable obligations.
Financial Security After A Divorce
It is important to protect your financial rights during a divorce. At Bender Rosenthal Isaacs & Richter LLP, we work closely with our clients to ensure that they have economic independence and financial security after their matter has been resolved. To obtain our goal of economic security, we use our extensive experience, with regard to both equitable distribution and spousal support, to devise an equitable resolution for our clients. We handle many matters involving the following marital assets:
- Real estate
- Retirement accounts: 401(k), IRA, and pension
- Complex Investment Accounts
- Business Valuation
- Bonus awards
- Enhanced Earning Capacity
- Licenses and Degrees
Call our offices at 212-725-7111 or contact us by e-mail to schedule an initial consultation or case evaluation with a highly regarded and experienced New York City family law attorney.
