David R. Addelman PC

DID YOU KNOW:

• That effective October 15, 2010 New York State now permits a “no fault" divorce? This is a change from the previous requirement that you must have grounds to obtain a divorce or separation in New York State.
• Both parents are legally obligated for the support of a child, even if they were never married.
• Child Support in New York is generally based upon a percentage of income and is set forth in the law.
• Most property acquired during marriage is considered marital property regardless of the title to the property, and all marital property is subject to distribution at the time of divorce.
• If you do not file a separate order, known as a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (in addition to your Judgment of Divorce), you may not receive any of your spouse's pension benefits, regardless of what was in your written agreement.

Divorce or Separation?

Child Support Obligation

If you are considering seeking legal counsel with regard to a difficult family situation, you may fear the legal process.  David R. Addelman, Esq. is sensitive to these concerns.  At this firm, we seek to handle every case with discretion, sensitivity and diligence. The firm handles virtually every aspect of family law including divorce, custody, support enforcement, visitation, and paternity.

Many times, cases in this area of law are settled by the agreement of the parties. It is our goal to assist in finding a reasonable negotiated solution.  In the cases in which that objective is not available, we
offer the experience earned from conducting hundreds of trials and hearings. If negotiations break down and a Court is called upon to decide the contested issues presented in your case, you will be
represented by an experienced professional.

The information you obtain on this site is not meant to be relied on as legal advice.  You should consult an attorney for individual advice concerning your particular siutation.

Still have questions? Please contact us anytime! We look forward to hearing from you.