Contested Divorce

If a couple cannot come to an agreement on issues relating to their divorce, it is considered a contested divorce.  During a contested divorce, the husband and wife may have conflicting terms regarding separation agreements, spousal support, or marital property.  These issues are typically the hardest to work through as they directly impact each spouse’s way of living. 

Contested divorces, unlike uncontested divorces, can become very costly rather quickly. 
A contested divorce can also be very distressing for the involved parties.  The emotional turmoil of the divorce is only amplified when couples have to make abrupt decisions about their economic well-being alone.

How can a Divorce Attorney Help?
When going through a contested divorce, it is always a good idea for spouses to have separate legal representation.  By hiring separate attorneys, each spouse can be assured that their individual rights and assets will be protected.  New York matrimonial attorneys can also help spouses mediate through their problems, which will allow them to come to a mutual settlement instead of leaving important decisions in the hands of a judge. 

By working with a divorce lawyer, spouses can alleviate anger and confusion.  A divorce lawyer can help draft a marital separation agreement, provide up-to-date information on New York divorce laws, negotiate terms of spousal support and marital property distribution, protect your separate assets, and make sure that your individual rights are not violated. 

A divorce attorney can also evaluate your situation to make sure that the grounds for divorce and residence requirements are met.

New York Divorce Residence Requirements
Before a spouse can file for divorce in the state of New York, certain residential requirements must be met.  Spouses can file for divorce in New York if:

• The husband and wife were married in New York, and one of them was a resident for at least a year before filing for divorce.
• The couple lived as husband and wife, and one spouse was a resident of New York for at least a year before filing for divorce.
• The grounds for divorce took place in the state of New York, and one of the spouses was a New York resident for at least a year before the divorce petition was filed.
• The grounds for divorce took place in New York and both spouses were residents of New York for at least a year before the divorce petition was filed. 

New York Divorce Attorneys
At the Law Offices of Scupp & Berman, LLP, our attorneys have over 20 years experience with New York divorce law and have handled a variety of complex cases.  When you work with our law offices, you will receive the knowledge, attention, compassion, and professional legal representation you need to be comfortable throughout your contested divorce. 

Our initial consultations are free of charge so that you can seek the guidance you need without having to spend money on unjustifiable fees. 

Contact The Law Offices of Scupp & Berman, LLP
(516) 683-1990

The Law Offices of Scupp & Berman, LLP proudly serves clients throughout New York in Long Island, Garden City, Suffolk County, Nassau County, and Mineola.