New York Divorce Lawyers

Divorce can be one of the most traumatic events you face in a lifetime; not only does it take a toll on you, but it can also severely impact your children. At the New York Law Offices of Norka M. Schell, LLC, we understand your emotional, financial, and legal challenges in divorce proceedings. 

Our legal team has resolved countless divorces for clients throughout New York City, from the simple to the complex, including those that involve high net worth, same-sex relationships, and international marriages. 

We strive to lessen the stress involved in the breakup of such a fundamental and intimate matter by giving your case the attention, care, and professionalism you need and deserve. We know how difficult it can be to overcome negative feelings, from fear and resentment to loss and anxiety. We are here to give you the confidence to meet your case’s difficulties. 

Our divorce lawyers provide creative and pragmatic solutions to seemingly irresolvable problems, from contentious child custody to marital property division. A practical and tailored approach can help our clients avoid prolonged and stressful court battles; we strive to help you resolve your case as effectively and efficiently as possible so you can move forward confidently. 

Reserve your consultation with a New York divorce attorney at our firm by contacting us at (212) 258-0713.

Overview of New York Divorce

To understand how divorce works in New York, it’s crucial to understand the critical matters that need to be resolved before a divorce can be finalized:

• Division of marital property and debt: New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning that marital property is divided fairly, though not necessarily equal. The court considers many factors, such as the length of the marriage, each spouse’s earning ability, income, and property when they married, a parent’s need to remain in the family home to raise children, each spouse’s age and health, and other issues.
• Child custody and visitation: If the couple has children, the court will determine both physical and legal custody arrangements, with the child’s best interest as the guiding principle. Visitation rights for the noncustodial parent are also determined.
• Child support: Child support is calculated based on each parent’s income and the number of children needing support. The purpose is to ensure that the child’s financial needs are met and that the child receives the benefits of both parental incomes.
• Spousal support (alimony or maintenance): Spousal support is awarded case-by-case. Factors considered include the duration of the marriage, the age and health of both parties and each spouse’s income and property.

You and your spouse can work through any differences on your issues and agree on your own. You can also avoid litigation with the help of your attorneys through negotiation or mediation outside of court. Should these methods fail, a trial may ensue in which a family court judge will determine the outcome of your case.