Matrimonial Cases
Helping you craft the best possible solutions for your difficult situation
You’re going through a divorce. What happens next? You now have to make big decisions about the rest of your life during an already emotional difficult time. Decisions concerning your future. The future of your children. Your financial prospects.Forunta
Fortunately, you won’t be going through this by yourself.
Choosing the best matrimonial attorney is a personal decision. You want someone compassionate during one of the most difficult times of your life. However, you want someone who will fight for you aggressively if necessary. Even if you can’t see the big picture right now, you want someone who can. That’s where the experts at Volfman Law Group, PC come in. Let us help you during this difficult and sensitive situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it really necessary for me to hire a divorce lawyer?
While you are under no obligation to hire an attorney in any case, do you really want to proceed with a divorce without the assistance of an experienced attorney?
Although you may dislike the idea of hiring and paying for an attorney, it may be the best decision you ever make. An experienced attorney will protect your rights and ensure that you are not exploited by your spouse and/or her/his attorney.
Is it possible to get a divorce in New York based on marital fault?
While New York became the country’s last state to enact a no-fault divorce law in October 2010, it still has the various grounds for divorce that can be alleged in a divorce action that will assign marital fault.
How are assets divided in a divorce?
In New York, assets are divided “equitably.” This means that asset division in a divorce is decided in a way that is “most fair” to both parties.
How long must you be separated before filing for divorce?
The grounds for divorce determine how long you must be separated from your spouse before filing for divorce. You must be separated from your spouse for at least one year before filing for a “no-fault” divorce. If you are seeking a fault-based divorce, the length of separation will be determined by the grounds.
Can I change my name during a divorce?
Following the divorce, either party may resume using his or her pre-marriage name.
Do I need to go to court to get a divorce?
It all depends. Because divorce is case specific, it is possible that the parties could reach a global resolution of all issues in the divorce, sign all necessary paperwork, and obtain a signed divorce Judgment without either party ever entering the courthouse. Whether this can happen in your case depends on how well you and your spouse can work together and whether you both have similar ideas about how things should be resolved.