Matrimonial & Family Court
Cohen Schneider LLP provides guidance, counseling and representation in the negotiation of all marital agreements, including the creation of pre-nuptial agreements for individuals of all ages and financial status to establish financial rights in the event of divorce of the death of a spouse. When the termination of a marriage is at hand, we can provide both cost effective processing of uncontested divorces as well as competent, aggressive representation in contested matters.
Our attorneys have years of combined experience in representing individuals in all family court proceedings; including, petitions for support, enforcement of support obligations, increases and reductions of support obligations, adoptions, prosecution and defense of orders of protection matters and charges of abuse and neglect.
Our Services include:
- Pre-nuptial Agreements
- Post-nuptial Marital Agreements
- Legal Separation Agreements
- Review of Mediation Agreements
- Divorce Actions (contested and uncontested)
- Custody Disputes and Enforcement (including relocation problems)
- Spousal and Child Support Disputes and Enforcement
- Orders of Protection/Domestic Violence
- Family Court Neglect and Abuse Matters
- Adoptions
Family/Individual Legal Services
Cohen Schneider LLP has assisted hundred of families in the New York Metropolitan Area concerning family financial questions and difficulties. We have represented many individuals regarding claims denied by their insurance providers concerning their residences, automobiles and medical care. In addition, our clients have derived financial benefit and piece of mind through the utilization of our "legal checkup" services. We have also represented adults and parents of children in name change applications and provide representation regarding guardianship of minors. We offer the following services:
- Credit counseling
- Debt management
- Mortgage refinancing
- Budget analysis
- Family businesses
- Investment portfolio review
- Contractor disputes
- Small Claims Court Matters
- Insurance claim disputes
- Name changes
- Guardianship of Minors
