Lawyers Helping You Dissolve Your Marriage With Dignity
At The Law Office Of Robert G. Venturo, we recognize that every marriage is unique and so is each divorce. Our compassionate attorneys carefully listen to your personal objectives and help you make the best choices for starting your new life.
No-Fault Divorce In New York
In 2010, New York state joined the rest of the country in allowing no-fault divorce. There is no longer any pressure to give fault grounds that explain your matrimonial problems. If your marriage “has broken down irretrievably for a period of at least six months,” you may file for divorce immediately – even if you still live together. No separation period is required. However, for a no-fault divorce without trial, you must present an agreement showing the resolution of:
- The equitable distribution of marital property
- The payment or waiver of spousal support
- The payment of child support
- Payment of counsel and experts’ fees and expenses
- Custody and visitation with the minor children of the marriage
Our knowledgeable attorneys can help you put together a fair and equitable agreement that will be quickly accepted by a judge with minimal cost to the client. However, many cases cannot be resolved without the necessity of court intervention. In those cases, we provide vigorous representation at trial by our experienced trial attorneys.
Equitable Distribution Of Property
Our lawyers work to ensure that you get your fair share of the marital property during your divorce proceeding. New York divorce law allows you to keep your separate property, which includes:
- Property acquired before the marriage
- Inheritance
- Gifts you received from someone other than your spouse
- Certain compensation for personal injury cases
- Property established as separate in a prenuptial agreement
All other property acquired during the marriage is understood to be marital property and is divided by the court. If you want to avoid a trial and can negotiate with your spouse, our experienced attorneys help you achieve a non-litigated solution through mediation or collaborative divorce.
Maintenance, Alimony, Or Spousal Support
Maintenance, also commonly known as alimony, is not an automatic part of divorce. Maintenance may be awarded if one spouse can prove the need for it and the other spouse has the means to pay it. Maintenance can be awarded in family court as well, but it is referred to as spousal support. Our lawyers help you establish an alimony arrangement that is fair and reasonable under your particular financial circumstance.
Prenuptial Agreements
You can gain peace of mind before marriage by making decisions about how your property will be divided in the event of divorce. Our attorneys can help you create practical, reassuring prenuptial agreements.
Get A Fair Deal In Your New York Divorce
The Law Office Of Robert G. Venturo approaches your divorce with sensitivity and clarity of purpose. For reliable assistance with your major life change, call our Long Island attorneys at 631-735-3153 or contact us online.