New York City Divorce Lawyer

Serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and the Surrounding Metropolitan Area

Getting a divorce can be one of the most emotionally trying experiences of your life, with long term repercussions both financially and personally. There are options to make the process less stressful and lead to a better outcome in many cases. At Perez & Cedeño P.C., we believe that everyone has a right to happiness, and if you and your spouse are no longer able to enjoy life together, we will help you end the marriage swiftly and efficiently. We protect our clients' legal rights throughout the process of dissolving a marriage so that you are able to start this new phase in your life in the best possible position.

We pride ourselves on being experienced and effective divorce and family law attorneys . Our goal is to give you the support and representation you need through this difficult period of transition. We are members of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the New York State Bar Association. H. Benjamin Perez is a member of the Dominican Bar Association, and Mr. Cedeño is a former president of that group. Our staff is also fluent in Spanish.

We know that deciding to end a marriage can be a difficult decision, and we will answer all your questions during an initial consultation. You can get some common questions answered on our FAQ page. Recent legislation has made it possible to get a no-fault divorce in our state, but the fact that it is now easier to get a divorce doesn't mean you won't still have to fight to get what you deserve in the settlement. We will attempt to work with your ex spouse's attorney to carry out a collaborative divorce if at all possible.

Divorce & Family Law Practice Areas

Our firm provides mediation for couples who want to work out an equitable distribution of marital property without the need for court intervention. An uncontested divorce is usually far easier for everyone involved, and the cost of uncontested divorce can be significantly lower than the alternative. If you and your former spouse is making unreasonable demands, we are prepared to fight for your rights in a contested divorce, where issues such as child custody, child support, visitation, asset division and spousal maintenance are decided in court. We are skilled negotiators, but when litigation is the only option, you can have confidence that you have an attorney that knows how to present a case and how to fight for you and your interests.

You may be asking yourself, "Why hire a divorce attorney?" You simply can't afford to take chances by placing your case in the hands of an inexperienced attorney. We know divorce law, and no case is too complex for our team. We can help you during a military divorce, a high net worth divorce or with legal questions about same sex marriage and the recent marriage equality act. If you want to execute a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement, we will ensure that it embraces every relevant issue and is carefully drafted to minimize the potential of a later challenge.

Our family law practice isn't just limited to divorce. We can also assist in the months and years after your marriage has ended when you need to obtain modifications to spousal support, modifications to child custody or child support modifications, as well as representing you in enforcing child custody and enforcing child support. Come to us if you have questions about grandparents rights, name changes, paternity, parental alienation, relocation or adoptions. Many people choose to get a legal separation so they can try to salvage the marriage, or because of religious prohibitions against divorce. If domestic violence is an issue, we can assist you with orders of protection.

Divorce Attorney in New York City

Any person considering a divorce needs the support of a powerful and confidence legal advocate. It is easy to underestimate how difficult it can be to get a settlement that is fair. With an attorney who isn't prepared to tackle the issues, your divorce could drag on far longer than necessary. We make every effort to bring the matters to a resolution as quickly as possible, with your costs in mind. You need to work with a New York City divorce lawyer from our firm. We are committed to protecting your rights, pursuing your objectives and standing firm on the matters that concern you.

Contact a New York City divorce lawyer for a consultation about your case and to get started today.