Divorce Attorneys in New York City

We are a law firm handling divorce and family law in New York City and its suburbs. When you call us at 212-233-1233 during business hours, you are connected directly to the lead attorney, Albert Goodwin. Never to an associate or to an assistant. When you hire our firm, Albert Goodwin handles your case directly, with associates in supporting roles.

Going through a divorce is one of life's most challenging experiences. Our family law attorneys understand the emotional and financial stress you're facing, and we are here to guide you through this difficult process with compassion and skill.

Our Practice Areas

Divorce

Most cases we handle are divorces. We represent clients through every stage: Summons with Notice, Verified Complaint, preliminary conferences, discovery and depositions, pendente lite motions, settlement negotiations, and if needed, trial. Our priority is protecting your interests, your children, and your financial future.
Uncontested Divorce

When spouses agree on the major issues (custody, support, and division of property) an uncontested divorce is the fastest and least expensive way to end a marriage in New York. We prepare the entire packet of papers, file with the Supreme Court in your county, and shepherd your case to a signed Judgment of Divorce without you having to set foot in a courtroom.
Child Custody and Visitation

Custody decisions are made under New York's "best interests of the child" standard. We help parents secure legal and physical custody arrangements that work for their family, whether through negotiated agreement or litigation in Supreme Court or Family Court.
Child Support

New York's Child Support Standards Act sets presumptive support based on combined parental income and the number of children. We help calculate accurate support figures, handle add-ons for healthcare and childcare, and pursue or defend deviations and modifications when circumstances change.
Spousal Maintenance

New York courts apply statutory formulas to set temporary and post-divorce maintenance. We help clients understand their entitlement or exposure, negotiate fair terms, and litigate when the other side refuses to engage honestly.
Equitable Distribution of Property

New York is an equitable distribution state, not a community property state. Marital assets and debts are divided fairly, but not necessarily equally. We work with appraisers, forensic accountants, and pension valuators when needed to make sure you receive your fair share of real estate, retirement accounts, businesses, and investments.
Legal Separation

A legal separation is a formal alternative to divorce that resolves custody, support, and property issues while leaving the marriage legally intact. After living separately under the agreement for one year, either spouse may convert it into a no-fault divorce.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

A properly drafted prenuptial or postnuptial agreement protects premarital assets, family businesses, and inheritances, and reduces the cost and uncertainty of any future divorce. We draft, review, and challenge these contracts.

Why Choose Us as Your Divorce Attorneys

Direct Attorney Representation

When you hire our firm, Attorney Albert Goodwin personally handles your case. You will never be passed off to an unfamiliar associate or paralegal. Your case is given the attention it deserves.
Extensive Experience

Our firm has been practicing since 2008. We closely track updates to the Domestic Relations Law, the Child Support Standards Act, and recent Appellate Division decisions. This depth of experience allows us to provide timely, savvy counsel.
Command of New York Supreme and Family Courts

We use knowledge of local Supreme Court matrimonial parts and Family Court practice in all five boroughs and the surrounding suburban counties. This allows for better case assessments, forecasting, argument positioning attuned to local judges, and overall guidance consistent with court expectations.
Compassionate and Customized Guidance

Every family is different. We invest time upfront understanding your goals, your children's needs, and the financial picture before recommending a strategy. Whether your case is amicable or hotly contested, our advice is built around your circumstances.

How a New York Divorce Proceeds

Most divorces settle. The path below is the one a contested case follows, and knowing it makes settlement decisions easier.

First meeting. We map the assets, the income, the custody picture, and what you want the other side of this to look like.
Commencement. The action begins in Supreme Court in the county where either spouse lives.
Financial disclosure. Both spouses exchange sworn statements of net worth with supporting records. More cases are decided here than at trial.
Preliminary conference. The court sets the schedule and hears any immediate application for support, custody, or exclusive occupancy of the home.
Negotiation or motion practice. Most matters resolve into a stipulation of settlement. Where they do not, the open issues are litigated.
Judgment. The agreement or the court's decision is incorporated into a judgment of divorce, and the terms become enforceable.