A Suffolk County divorce lawyer should know these courts from the inside — and our office is in the heart of Suffolk County, on Veterans Memorial Highway in Islandia. Most Suffolk County matrimonial cases are heard at the Supreme Court in Central Islip, roughly five minutes from our door. Picarello & Saciolo, PLLC handles divorce, custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and appeals throughout the county — from the North Shore to the South Shore and out east.
Suffolk is large and its courts are busy. Knowing how the Central Islip matrimonial part actually operates — its support magistrates, its preliminary-conference rhythm, and how local judges treat deviation and imputed-income arguments — is a real advantage for our clients. We use that local knowledge to move cases efficiently and to set realistic expectations from the first meeting.
Divorce and Family Law Across Suffolk County
Suffolk County stretches from the Nassau border to Montauk, and we represent clients throughout it — Islip, Smithtown, Brookhaven, Babylon, Huntington, and the East End towns. Wherever you live in the county, your matrimonial case runs through the same Central Islip courthouse, and our Islandia office keeps you close to both your attorney and the court.
Every Suffolk County divorce is different, but the issues are familiar: dividing the marital home and retirement accounts under New York’s equitable-distribution law, calculating child support and spousal maintenance under the state formulas, and building a parenting plan that works for your family. For business owners along the Hauppauge corridor and higher-earning households, we also handle business valuation and above-cap maintenance. And because the firm handles appeals, every case is prepared with the trial record in mind from the start.
If you are beginning to think about divorce anywhere in Suffolk County, the first step is a free, confidential consultation. We will explain how your case is likely to unfold in the Central Islip courts, what it will cost, and what to expect — with no pressure and no obligation.
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What we handle across Suffolk County
- Contested and uncontested divorce
- Child custody and parenting time
- Child support and spousal maintenance
- Equitable distribution, including the marital home, businesses, and retirement
- Divorce mediation for couples who can settle
- Appeals to the Appellate Division, Second Department
The Suffolk County courts
Matrimonial actions are handled predominantly at the Suffolk County Supreme Court in Central Islip (400 Carleton Avenue), with some matters in Riverhead. Family Court matters — custody, support, and orders of protection for unmarried parents — are heard at the Family Court in Central Islip. Because our Islandia office sits between these courthouses, in-person appearances and client meetings are simple to coordinate.
Where is my Suffolk County divorce case heard?
If you are divorcing, your case is filed in Supreme Court and most Suffolk matrimonial matters are handled in Central Islip. Custody or support cases between unmarried parents go to Family Court, also in Central Islip or Riverhead if you live further east.
How long does a Suffolk County divorce take?
An uncontested divorce can finish in a few months once the agreement is signed; contested cases with custody or financial disputes take longer. Mediation is usually the fastest route when both spouses can cooperate.
Do you handle all of Suffolk County?
Yes — from Montauk to Huntington, to Babylon, Islip, Brookhaven, and the East End. Our Islandia office is central to the county.
Related on this site: Divorce & Separation Agreements, Child Custody, and Divorce Mediation.
Free consultation — call (631) 392-4949 or request a callback.
Office: 1601 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Suite 500, Islandia, NY 11749.
