Long Island Divorce Lawyer

Divorce Attorney Serving the Nassau & Suffolk Counties

When you are considering a divorce in Long Island, you need an attorney at your side who can not only protect your interests outside of the courtroom through divorce mediation in an uncontested divorce but also in the family courtroom in a hotly contested divorce. Since 1976, the attorneys at Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. have been helping clients in Long Island with their divorce cases and all other family law matters. We understand that these legal issues are often complex for many reasons, including the emotional and financial impact they may have on you now and for many years into the future. That is why we are committed to aggressively asserting our clients' rights while offering them the compassionate guidance and assistance they deserve.

For a free case review from a Long Island divorce lawyer who has the experience and know-how to help you, contact our law offices today.

Long Island Divorce

In order to be granted a divorce, a Long Island couple must meet certain residency requirements. New York law stipulates that in order to be granted a divorce, a couple must meet at least one of the following requirements:

The couple must have been married in the state of New York as husband and wife
At least one spouse has been a New York resident for at least one continuous year before filing for divorce
The couple resided in New York state as husband and wife
The grounds for divorce occurred in New York

Until recently, New York did not allow for a "no-fault" divorce on the basis of irreconcilable differences or mutual consent. In August of 2010, however, Governor Paterson approved a No-Fault Divorce bill. Prior to this, acceptable grounds for divorce in Long Island included:

Cruel, abusive, or inhumane treatment
Adultery
One spouse abandoned the other for at least one year
One spouse has been imprisoned for at least three years
The couple lived separately for at least one year under a separation agreement
The couple lived separately for at least one year under a court judgment

The final option now allowable is a relationship between a husband and wife that has been irretrievably broken for at least 6 months. All that is required for this basis for divorce is that one of the spouses testify that this is so.

Areas of Practice

In any divorce there are a number of marital issues that must be addressed and resolved. At Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C., we can help our clients through all aspects of their divorce. Whether a client is involved in a contested divorce or an uncontested divorce, our team of attorneys can provide them with the resources, guidance, and legal care they need to get through the divorce process. In addition, we also effectively represent our clients in hearings to determine child support, spousal support, property division, child custody, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and more.

Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. has been in the business of family law and divorce since 1976, which means that we have more than three decades of experience in the field. Divorce is almost always a difficult time for those involved, whether you are trying to negotiate the terms of property division, establish visitation rights with your children or determine spousal support agreements. Without the help of a legal professional, you will be hard pressed to accomplish any of these tasks in a satisfactory matter. However, obtaining the wrong legal representation – someone who is unprofessional or inadequate at their job – can be equally as frustrating and detrimental to your case. Therefore, trust in the skillful experience of a firm that has been in practice since 1976. Our team of lawyers is dedicated to helping individuals going through divorce or separation throughout the state of New York.

Involving a Divorce Attorney

Our firm has the resources, skills, and knowledge to handle any divorce case in Long Island, including in Queens, Brooklyn and the Bronx. We have helped hundreds of mothers, fathers, grandparents, stepparents and others throughout our careers, and are committed to continuing to represent wives and husbands with their divorce cases. During the divorce process, it is important to work with a lawyer who has experienced first-hand the workings of divorce court in Long Island. Our lawyers have a solid understanding of the Long Island family court system, and can confidently guide our clients through this legal process.

Contact a Long Island divorce attorney at our law offices today to see how we can help you and your family through this difficult time.