Divorce & Family Law

Is a legal separation required prior to divorce?

A relatively widespread assumption is that a legal separation is the first step in the divorce process. However, in New York State, it is no longer necessary or even common to be legally separated before being legally divorced. A divorce is considered either...

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An Experienced Advocate Through a Challenging Divorce

The following is a client-submitted testimonial... Alison has been phenomenal during a very challenging divorce. Her empathy and compassion for my situation while being direct with the realities of the legal system were reassuring and made me feel secure in the path...

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