New York Divorce Attorneys

Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. is a full-service family law firm located in Long Island, New York.  For over 30 years, our team of attorneys has been providing experienced, dependable, and high quality legal representation to families throughout Nassau County and Suffolk County, New York City and the surrounding areas. We understand the impact a divorce can have on the dynamics of a family, and that’s why we handle each case with sensitivity, compassion, and care.

Divorce in New York
In order to be granted a divorce in New York State, a 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

Because New York is NOT a “no fault” state, a couple must have reasonable grounds for filing for a divorce. This means that a couple will not be granted a divorce for reasons like “lost of interest” or “irreconcilable differences.” Acceptable grounds for divorce in New York include:

• 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

If a couple does not have legal grounds for divorce they must live separately for a period of one year under a court-issued separation agreement. After one year has passed, if the couple still wants to proceed with the divorce process, then the court will grant them a divorce. A couple does not need to have legal grounds to file a separation agreement.

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, and division of marital property. 

Contact our Long Island Divorce Attorneys
At Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C., we have the resources, skills, and knowledge to handle any divorce case in Long Island and in New York State.  We have helped hundreds of clients 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 New York. At Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C., we have a solid understanding of the New York family court system, and can confidently guide our clients through the legal process. 

If you are going through a divorce in Nassau County or Suffolk County or the surrounding New York area, please do not hesitate to contact one of our experienced and reliable Long Island divorce attorneys at (516) 773-8300 for a complimentary consultation.

Contact Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.

Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C. is proud to provide legal representation for clients in the New York Metropolitan area, including:  Long Island, Nassau County, Suffolk County, New York City, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester, Rockland Counties and New Jersey.