Divorce Services to Meet Your Specific Needs
Albany, New York, Family Law Attorneys
Contested and uncontested divorce are two very different means to ending a marriage. In a contested divorce, couples have one or more points of disagreement that require resolution. In an uncontested divorce, couples agree on most, if not all, divorce-related matters and may never have to go to court.
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Contested Divorce
A contested divorce is a divorce in which parties disagree on one or more issue such as property division, child custody, visitation, or alimony. Many contested divorces go to trial, prior to which a judge will encourage a settlement. Our firm attempts to identify the points of disagreement and involve the court from the beginning, which can help to shorten and simplify the process.
Uncontested Divorce
In an uncontested divorce, parties come in agreeing on most if not all divorce-related issues. Very often, parties attend mediation at some point during the process to resolve any potential disagreements. Uncontested divorces tend to be much cheaper and quicker than contested divorces.
New York is the only state that still requires grounds for divorce. Find out more about cruel and inhuman treatment, one potential ground for divorce.
We Can Help You With All Divorce-Related Issues
Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, you probably have many questions about your responsibilities and the legal process in New York. At Colwell, Colwell & Petroccione, LLP we can help you resolve all your divorce-related issues:
- Equitable Distribution of Property
- High Net Worth Divorce
- Separate Property and Debt
- Business Valuations
- Hidden Assets
- Licenses, Degrees, Enhanced Earning Capacity
- Professional Practice Valuation
- Pensions, 401Ks and IRAs
- Collaborative Divorce and Mediation
Grounds for Divorce
- Adultery/Grounds for Divorce
- Abandonment/Grounds for Divorce
- Constructive Abandonment
- Cruel and Inhumane Treatment
- Joint Legal/Sole Legal Custody
- Out-of-State Custody Proceedings
- Modifications of Custody, Visitation and Support
- Parental Relocation
- Enforcement of Custody, Visitation and Support
- Child Support
Begin the Process of Moving On
If you are ready to meet with an attorney and begin the process of filing an uncontested or a contested divorce, please call 866-377-0285. Otherwise, contact a lawyer to schedule a free initial consultation where we can answer all your questions regarding divorce in New York.
