Divorce
DIVORCE LAWYER
Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens Divorce Lawyer
MATRIMONIAL LAW
Going through a contested divorce is never easy. In fact, it can be one of the most trying and difficult times in your life. What will happen to the house? Who will have custody of the children? How often will I be able to see my kids? How will I be able to support my family?
These are not easy questions, and sometimes the answers can be hard to accept or even understand. If you are faced with a contested divorce, you must know your legal rights as well as your legal obligations.
CHOOSING A NASSAU COUNTY DIVORCE ATTORNEY
If you live in Nassau County, it would make sense to retain a divorce lawyer that is familiar with the courts, judges, procedures, and opposing attorneys within those counties. But experience should only be one factor to consider when you are choosing a matrimonial attorney.
Your lawyer should be compassionate, understanding, available, and should always find the time to answer your questions. He or she should always act professional and be respectful at all times. Your attorney should be tempered, courteous, and should always have your best interests in mind.
If you are seeking a divorce, or if your spouse is suing you for divorce, we encourage you to contact Ezdrin, Woods, & Gluzberg and schedule a consultation. We won’t rush you out the door and we’ll take time to address your concerns and questions. If after meeting with one of our attorneys, you don’t feel comfortable with our firm, we would encourage you to keep looking for a divorce attorney that you do make a connection with. Your attorney will be protecting your rights and will be helping you chart your future. It is important that you have confidence in your attorney and that you know that you are their number one concern.
CONTESTED V. UNCONTESTED DIVORCES
A contested divorce can occur when one spouse wants to end the marriage but the other spouse does not. Contested divorces can also occur when the spouses disagree over maintenance, marital property, assets, pensions, custody, etc.
An uncontested divorce usually involves situations where both spouses agree that the marriage should end AND there is a substantial agreement as to custody and how the marital assets should be divided. These types of divorces are better suited for what’s called “divorce mediation.” If you find yourself in this situation, we suggest you review the divorce mediation heading found on our home page in order to educate yourself in regards to the substantial benefits mediation can bring.
However, if you believe that your divorce will be difficult, be confident that Ezdrin, Woods, & Gluzberg will aggressively represent you in regards to your contested divorce. We will work diligently so that you may obtain the best possible results under the law. Give us a call and schedule a free consultation in our office in Nassau County.
DIVORCE MEDIATION
Nassau County, Suffolk County, Queens Divorce Mediation
Sometimes marriages just don’t work. There may be no ill will towards either party, just a mutual realization that neither is happy and both wish to move on.
If you and your spouse find yourselves in this situation, we urge that you consider divorce mediation. Divorce mediation in Nassau County is usually the least controversial and therefore, the least expensive way to obtain a divorce. It is a relatively easy process that avoids many of the emotional entanglements that a full-fledged contested divorce may bring.
IS DIVORCE MEDIATION RIGHT FOR YOU?
At Ezdrin, Woods, & Gluzberg, we offer divorce mediation services for residents of Nassau County. If you have arrived at the regrettable conclusion that your marriage is over, you should consider divorce mediation before either yourself or your spouse retains an attorney.
Divorce mediation might be the right choice for you if:
Your divorce is uncontested and you both can reasonably agree or believe you can reasonably come to some agreement regarding child custody, division of property/assets, maintenance, and child support
There are no children involved (or if there is custody/visitation is not going to be an issue) AND the marital assets/property are limited (for example: there is a house, two cars, a pension, and maybe some stocks or bonds)
Both spouses agree on how to resolve MOST of the issues involved with the divorce but need some guidance in resolving ALL of the disagreements
You both just want to be “done with it” and both spouses are just ready to move on.
If you believe that your situation resembles any of the above examples, call Ezdrin, Woods, & Gluzberg and schedule a consultation. We can help you mediate your divorce, save a lot of money in legal fees, and file all the requisite paper required by the court
Remember, divorce mediation is exactly that; a mediation. Both parties do not have to agree on everything prior to engaging mediation services. The mediator will explain the law to both spouses and provide guidance as to what is fair and equitable in regards to your dispute. The mediator will also help you resolve your disagreements without the expense of court intervention. For this reason, divorce mediation in Nassau County may be the best option depending on your circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
CONTESTED VS. UNCONTESTED DIVORCES
Contested divorces occur where one spouse wants to terminate the marriage but the other spouse does not or where spouses disagree about custody, visitation, spousal maintenance, child support, and distribution of marital property.
Uncontested divorces involve circumstances where both spouses agree on terminating the marriage and agree on major factors including custody, visitation, spousal maintenance, child support, and distribution of marital property.
HOW CAN I CHANGE MY SPOUSAL MAINTENANCE OBLIGATION OR AWARD?
Where any of the following conditions are met, we can file a modification petition on your behalf:
The payee's inability to be self-sufficient
A substantial change in circumstances of the payor, including financial hardship
Partial or full retirement of the payor if retirement results in a substantial change of financial circumstances
MY EX-SPOUSE IS NOT PROVIDING SUPPORT AS ORDERED BY THE COURT. WHAT CAN I DO?
We can file a contempt motion on your behalf. Such motion asks the Court to hold a hearing where the non-compliant spouse must explain why they do not comply with the Court’s order. A spouse determined to be in violation of the Court’s order can be found in contempt, and a Judge can issue sanctions against the non-compliant spouse, including incarceration or money damages.
IS IT ADVANTAGEOUS TO PURSUE SEPARATION RATHER THAN DIVORCE?
A separation agreement is a written contract between spouses that controls the rights and responsibilities of each spouse while living apart.
The benefits of separation rather than divorce include the ability to remain on a spouse’s health insurance plan and reaching an agreement regarding the distribution of marital property prior to commencing a divorce action.