Family Law Hudson Valley and New York Metro Region
Family Law Attorneys
Family law encompasses many aspects of law, generally those that affect your family and loved ones. We concentrate our practice on specific areas of family and matrimonial laws to best represent our clients in areas where specialized help is needed. We help families in the following areas:
Family Law Services
Child Custody- Child custody primarily deals with divorce cases. Because a childs parents have joint guardianship over that child when married, the parental rights are equal. When a couple separates, each parent has an equal right to the custody of the child under normal circumstances.
Child Visitation- When a parent is awarded exclusive custody of a child the non-custodial parent maintains the right to see and visit the child. Courts may impose visitation restrictions based on the best interest of the child.
Spousal Support- Spousal support, also known as alimony, is the monthly payment made from one spouse to another after the finalized divorce. The courts will decide if a spouse needs spousal support and considers relevant factors in the marriage.
Child Support- Child support, like spousal support, is the ongoing payment made by a parent for the financial benefit of a child following a divorce. As the name infers, money (support) is paid on behalf of the child based on a number determined by the court.
Guardianship- Guardianship is the management of affairs on behalf of a person who is unable to manage his own affairs.
Paternity- Paternity is the process of determining the legal father of a child. A legal father has certain obligations to the child so in court it is important to make this determination particularly in cases of child support.
Divorce- A New York divorce is the termination of a marital union. They can be contested (your spouse will oppose the divorce) or uncontested. In contested divorces the spouses or courts must agree on the division of property, finances and other things.
Marital Agreements- A marital agreement is a written agreement entered into by divorcing spouses stating their rights and agreements pertaining to property, support and custody.
Child Abuse- Child abuse is infliction of cruelty on a child including physical, sexual, emotional mistreatment, or neglect.
Child Neglect- Neglect is the failure of a parent, guardian, or other caregiver to provide for a child's basic needs including physical needs, medical needs, educational needs, and emotional needs.
Juvenile Law- Juvenile law pertains to children under the age of 18 who committed some sort of crime. The juvenile criminal justice system operates under the grounds that youth are fundamentally different than adults, both in terms of level of responsibility and potential for rehabilitation.
Divorce and Child Custody can be Easier with a Family Law Attorney
When someone says family law they could be talking about one of the many facets of family law matters. Having such a wide variety of laws and unique situations makes family attorneys very useful when charged with a crime falling under family law. Family law offices specialize in family law and aid in research, education of the client, and representation throughout the case.
Divorce is very complicated and can be a very stressful event. A good result requires a client that understands the process and outcome, both short-term and long-term. A family attorney will carefully examine all aspects pertaining to your situation and work towards getting you the results you deserve.
Child custody and visitation is another aspect of family law. There are several factors that the court will take into consideration to determine who maintains custody of a child. A family attorney will navigate to the right decisions to achieve a positive outcome for the child/children involved. There are certain parental rights that exist to protect the rights of both parents involved and these will be combed through thoroughly by a family attorney to ensure justice is obtained.
Child and spousal support calculations must be accurate and true to yield the appropriate outcome. Having results that are accurate to your income will ensure that everything is fair and that neither parent nor child involved will be put in a situation that might cause financial stress.
Abuse and neglect petitions are often false allegations filed with the court to gain advantage in a child custody case. Respondents are entitled to receive discovery before trial in order to prove the allegations are false. Knowing your rights in cases such as this could mean avoidance of long term problems with the custody of the child/children involved in the allegations.
Paternity is another aspect of family law. Paternity may need to be established, through DNA testing and other discovery methods in order to ensure a positive outcome.
Adoption can also be a very long and stressful process. Family law offices will ensure that every aspect is considered and that the process does not take any longer than it has to.
The many aspects of family law make it very difficult for someone to comprehend and having an attorney who is knowledgeable in these areas will greatly improve your outcome.
The attorneys from the Law Office of Benjamin Greenwald understand the difficult circumstances which lead our clients to seek our family law services, and we are committed to helping you in your time of need. We firmly believe that you should never feel alone during these difficult legal matters, and it is crucial to have an experienced, compassionate attorney standing beside you. We work closely with you throughout the entirety of your case, and will always discuss ALL of your legal options with you so you may make the most informed choices possible about your life and your family's well-being.
Our practice is concentrated on the following family and matrimonial law areas:
- Child custody and visitation
- Spousal and child support
- Guardianship
- Paternity
- Divorce
- Marital Agreements
- Child abuse and child neglect
- Juvenile Case work
The information contained herein is considered advertising and informational in nature and should not be used in the place of retaining counsel. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes in future cases.