Family Law/Domestic Relations
Astor Weiss Kaplan & Mandel’s Family Law/Domestic Relations department is one of the area’s largest departments, with 10 attorneys. With more than 150 years of combined experience, our attorneys are committed to successfully negotiating or litigating all matters to a successful conclusion. We often meet with clients who are not yet ready to file for divorce but wish to ensure they are in the best position possible should a divorce occur. Clients include men and women from all backgrounds, ages and economic situations. We handle all aspects of the following:
Divorce
- Filing and defending fault and no-fault divorce complaints
- Equitable distribution
- Alimony/spousal support
- Drafting property settlement agreements
Child support
Child custody
Adoption
Domestic violence
Child abuse
Mediation
Same-sex agreements and/or cohabitation agreements
Prenuptial agreements