Representing Families in Nassau, Queens, and Suffolk Counties
Family transitions require the advice and guidance our firm provides. We assist clients from all walks of life, including middle-income earners, young families, high-net-worth couples, and LGBTQ families with matters such as:
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- Divorce (uncontested, contested)
- Division of marital property
- Child custody
- Legal separation
- Spousal and child support
- Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
- Post-judgment modifications and enforcement
- Paternity
- Domestic violence (Orders of Protection)
Regardless of the challenge, you can depend on our family law attorney to help you make informed decisions about your family’s future.
Long Island Matrimonial Lawyer
New York is a no-fault divorce state, meaning neither party is required to show the other engaged in misconduct (e.g. adultery). Instead, grounds for divorce are “an irretrievable breakdown in the marital relationship.” Divorce on Long Island can be uncontested or contested:
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- Uncontested divorce – Both parties agree on the key issues that can be expediently resolved
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- Contested divorce – Court intervention may be necessary if the parties cannot agree on the terms
Either way, you need a compassionate and skilled matrimonial lawyer by your side. From dividing marital property to resolving support issues and negotiating custody agreements and parenting plans, Gail Saul will work strategically to protect your property rights. Gail knows that a marital breakup is never easy and will help you navigate this difficult transition.
Our Firm Handles All Types of Family Law Issues
In addition to divorce, our firm represents clients on a host of family-related issues, such as:
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- Spousal and child support – Support issues are frequently a bone of contention, regardless of the couple’s financial or marital status. Our attorney understands support calculations under New York law and will work closely with you to secure the financial future of you and your children.
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- Child custody – Nassau, Queens, and Suffolk family courts often award joint legal and physical custody. Just the same, working out the details of co-parenting is difficult. Let us work with you to create a custody and parenting time agreement that is in the best interests of your child and gains the Court’s approval.
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- Modifications/enforcement – Our family law attorney helps clients establish, modify, and enforce support and custody orders.
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- Paternity – Establishing paternity when the father’s identity is in question is essential for resolving child custody, visitation rights, and child support issues. Whether you need to establish your parental rights, obtain financial support for your child, or defend a paternity action, our family law attorney has been there before and will be there for you.
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- Domestic violence – Married couples, parents and children, household members, and dating partners can be afflicted by domestic violence. Whether you need help obtaining a protective order or defending against false accusations of domestic violence, our firm will stand by you.
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- LGBTQ Family Law Issues – Our attorneys understand the unique challenges same-sex couples and LGTBQ families face and work with them to enforce their rights under applicable laws.
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- Prenuptial/Postnuptial agreements – By working with our firm, you can create a Prenuptial or Postnuptial agreement that will protect your property rights.