New York Family Law Attorneys

Family law and legal services with a difference

Since 1991, Novenstern Fabriani & Gaudio, LLP has provided legal services to a myriad of litigants.  Whether you need an advocate to vigorously represent you in a complex divorce case or a difficult custody dispute or wish to resolve issues without litigation, our attorneys are available to listen and assess your case. We provide you with information and options to work toward a resolution through collaborative law, divorce, mediation or litigation.

The firm's focus is on Family Law including divorce, separation, custody, visitation and support. We handle legal ethics matters and represent attorneys in disciplinary matters. We also provide representation for real estate transactions, traffic violations or criminal charges. We are known as zealous advocates with a broad understanding of the law and financial issues in a divorce. Whether you are seeking an aggressive advocate or an attorney experienced in divorce mediation or collaborative law, we can assist you through the emotional and financial issues that often arise in Family Law matters.

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Novenstern Fabriani & Gaudio, LLP

69 South Bedford Road,
Mount Kisco, NY 10549

Tel: 914.241.2400
Fax: 914.241.2402

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New York Matrimonial/Family Court Attorneys

Maintenance, child support, child custody, and visitation in New York

Maintenance, child support, child custody, and visitation are essential elements of divorce.  Below you will find a brief discussion of each.  Contact one of the experienced matrimonial lawyers of Novenstern Fabriani & Gaudio, LLP if you have any questions regarding what you read below.

Maintenance

A court can grant spousal maintenance (formerly referred to as alimony) in New York.  In deciding the amount and duration of the award, the court may consider many factors, including the following:

  • The length of the marriage
  • Age and health of the parties
  • The present and future earning capacity of the parties
  • Vocational skills, employability of the parties, and ability to become self-supporting
  • Income, assets and liabilities of the parties
  • Contributions and services to family of the party seeking maintenance
  • The opportunity of the parties to acquire future income and assets

While a divorce is pending, the court can order temporary maintenance.  

Child Custody and Visitation

The best interest of the child standard is used in New York when making custody decisions where the parents are unable to come to an agreement. In custody disputes, the court will consider factors such as the following:

  • The availability of parents to the child
  • The physical and emotional health of the parents
  • Evidence of child abuse or neglect
  • A parent's willingness to encourage the child's relationship with the other parent
  • The preferences of the child, if the child is mature enough to make his or her wishes known
  • The primary caretaker of the children
  • The home environment of both parents

Child Support

In New York, child support is based on the combined income of the parents and number of children each parent is responsible for supporting.  There are statutory guidelines to follow.  There is a statutory formula set forth in the Domestic Relations Law.  If there is a substantial change in financial circumstances, a New York child support order may be modified. 

The experienced family lawyers at Novenstern Fabriani & Gaudio, LLP offer flexible hours and are conveniently located in Northern Westchester, close to Northern Westchester Hospital.

Contact the divorce lawyers of Novenstern Fabriani & Gaudio, LLP today to discuss your New York family law questions.  We primarily serve Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, and New York counties.

 

 

 

We offer flexible hours and are conveniently located in Northern Westchester, close to Northern Westchester Hospital, at 69 South Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 : Telephone: 914-241-2400 Fax: 914-241-2402