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                                                _Family Law

                                                What Does a Family Lawyer Do?

                                                Family law encompasses many considerations that pertain to family relationships. A family law attorncy can help with such issues as:

                                                  ● Legal separation
                                                  ● Divorce - contested or uncontested
                                                  ● Child custody
                                                  ● Child support
                                                  ● Grandparents' rights
                                                  ● Marital property
                                                  ● Premarital agreements
                                                  ● Post-marital agreements
                                                  ● Domestic violence issues
                                                  ● Spousal support
                                                  ● Adoptions
                                                  ● Mediation
                                                  ● Other family-related issues

                                                Family law is a term that covers a wide range of legal concerns. However, as the name implies, they all have one thing in common and that is familial relationships. An attorney who specializes in family law may help people who are about to create a family relationship by marrying or adopting. Family law attorneys also step in when family relationships unravel. In that case, the lawyer may handle separation or divorce proceedings. Considerations such as child custody and visitation rights also fall under the umbrella of family law.

                                                At the Law Offices of Ira S. Newman, our experienced family law attorneys are your strong advocates when you need knowledgeable guidance in any area related to family considerations. Our family lawyers are sensitive to the fact that many family law concerns are emotional ones. We know that the breakup of a marriage can be traumatic for everyone involved, and we are especially aware of the value of calm and assured legal representation when issues about children are at the heart of a marital dissolution.

                                                When most people think about family law, separation and divorce actions are the first terms that come to mind. Indeed, the New York family law attorneys at our firm have built a respected reputation for their capable handling of legal separations and divorces. We understand that agreements that are fair to all concerned often can be worked out amicably. Our family lawyers can help settle disputes about the division of marital property, financial support, and issues related to children.

                                                We understand that the decision to separate or divorce is not an easy one, and we know how delicate this area of the law can be. At what is likely to be one of the most emotional and stressful times of your life, you want the assurance that you've engaged an attorney with experience you can rely on to help you make constructive decisions because the choices you must make now could affect the rest of your life and the lives of your children. At the Law Offices of Ira S. Newman, you'll find our family law attorneys to be accomplished professionals dedicated to serving your best interests.

                                                New York family lawyers at our firm understand that concerns pertaining to children are uppermost in the minds of parents. They have the capacity to become hot-button issues in relationships whether the parents are married or not. Considerations about the rights of grandparents, domestic partners, and other family members also may factor into relationship breakups. Our experienced family law attorneys know how to sensitively resolve disputes about custody, visitation, child support and other matters that directly affect your children's lives. We understand that their well-being is paramount, and we'll work tirelessly to resolve family law cases expediently and to the benefit of you and your children.

                                                At the Law Offices of Ira S. Newman, our New York family lawyers are pleased that families rely on our firm for excellent legal representation in joyous times, as well. When couples contemplating a marriage need to ensure that the assets they bring with them are protected, our family lawyers can help by crafting well-structured premarital agreements. Families who are contemplating the happy prospect of adoption also depend on the New York family law attorneys at our firm for their ability to effectively handle the legal considerations involved.

                                                At the Law Offices of Ira S. Newman, our New York family law attorneys are ready to help you through any of the transitions challenging your family. Our firm has the knowledge and the resources you need to ensure that the decisions you must make now lay the groundwork for a better future for you and for your children. At our firm, you'll find the respectful and dignified treatment you deserve, along with the legal experience your situation demands. We are honored to be the choice of New Yorkers who place their trust in us during some of the most confusing and crucial times they'll encounter.

                                                For a confidential consultation about your family law needs, contact the Law Offices of Ira S. Newman online, or call to schedule a meeting with our family law attorneys.

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