Divorce / Separation

New City Divorce and Separation Lawyers

At Hirshfeld & Hirshfeld in New City, New York, we believe that although many similar issues reappear, all divorce cases are different and must be handled differently. Our first goal at Hirshfeld & Hirshfeld is to ensure that your rights are protected. Although we believe in the concept of collaborative law in those cases that lend themselves to cooperative decision making, we stand ready to litigate any case that needs a court's intervention.

Child support, custody, and visitation issues need to be handled with great care, putting the interest of the children first. Division of assets, property, and debts must be equitable. Unnecessary contention between the two parties on any of these issues will only increase the time and money spent on the divorce.

At our firm, we understand that divorce is expensive and will, at your request, exhaust all possible avenues to settlement before commencing litigation. In addition, at the request of our client, our attorneys will attempt to mediate your dispute in an effort to reach an accommodation that is agreeable to all parties.

At Hirshfeld & Hirshfeld, our experienced divorce attorneys strive for a successful outcome with both sides cooperating and, in the end, agreeing on a settlement. If mediation is not an effective way of resolving the divorce, then we will prepare your case for court.

Following your divorce, there may be the need to make post-decree modifications to your divorce decree or family court order based on changed circumstances. Job changes and layoffs can result in upward and downward modifications by the court. Additionally, visitation agreements may have to be modified if the custodial parent relocates to another city or state. In these types of modifications, various factors come into play, including the physical distance of the move, the amount of visitation by the noncustodial parent, the nature of the relationship between parent and child, and the effect of the relocation on that relationship. If you are seeking a post-decree modification or need help defending against one, you should consult an experienced family law attorney at Hirshfeld & Hirshfeld.

For more information or to schedule an appointment regarding a divorce or paternity matter, please contact us today.