Long Island Divorce and Fathers' Rights Attorney

Fathers' Rights Lawyer in Long Island

Going through a divorce is a difficult time for the entire family. Emotions run high and uncertainty of what the future holds can be stressful. In the event that you and your spouse have made the decision to divorce, it is important to work with a Long Island fathers' rights attorney who will protect your rights as a father, and fight on behalf of your best interest in court.

Legally speaking, divorce refers to the legal process of terminating or ending a marriage.  During the divorce process, many important legal matters will need to be discussed and decided upon, such as child custody and visitation, child support, spousal support, and equitable distribution. By retaining the services of a knowledgeable, experienced and effective Long Island divorce lawyer, you can ensure that your best interests will be protected at all times.

Divorce on Long Island, New York

In New York, a couple must meet certain residency requirements and have acceptable grounds for divorce in order to be granted a divorce by the court. The residency requirements for a divorce in New York are as follows (a couple only has to meet one of the following requirements):

• At least one spouse has been a resident of New York for one continuous year or longer immediately preceding the divorce
• The spouses were married in New York state
• The spouses resided in New York as husband and wife at the time of filing for divorce
• Grounds for the divorce took place in New York state

Acceptable grounds for divorce in New York include the following (including the latest addition, passed in August of 2010, which allows for "no-fault" divorce in New York):

• Abandonment for a period of one year or longer
• Adultery
• One or both spouses have been imprisoned for three years of longer
• Cruel and inhumane treatment
• The couple has lived separately for a period of one year or longer under a court-approved separation agreement
• The couple has lived separately for a period of one year or longer under a court-approved judgment of separation
• The relationship between husband and wife has broken down irretrievably for a period of at least 6 months 

Divorce Attorney Protecting Your Rights as a Father

If you have decided to end your marriage, it's important to hire a Long Island divorce attorney who has successfully guided many fathers through the divorce process. At Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C., we have a thorough knowledge and understanding of New York's divorce and family laws, and have the resources, knowledge, and experience to effectively handle any divorce case-complex or not. Furthermore, our number one priority has always been to protect our clients' best interest, and ensure that their unique needs and desires are acknowledged, understood, and met.

Contact a New York fathers' rights attorney for help with your divorce.