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Family Law Attorney in New York
New York family law covers divorce, child custody, child support, and domestic violence. New York uses equitable distribution to divide marital assets in divorce.
Family Law Laws in New York
- New York courts determine child custody based on the best interest of the child
- New York uses equitable distribution — assets are divided fairly but not necessarily equally
- Child support in New York is calculated using income shares or percentage of income guidelines
- New York divorce proceedings typically take 3 to 12 months depending on whether the case is contested
- New York protective orders (restraining orders) can be obtained quickly to protect domestic violence survivors
Why Hire a New York Family Law Attorney?
New York attorneys are licensed in NY and understand New York courts, local rules, and NY statutes. A local attorney can appear in New York courts and knows the New York legal landscape.
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