{"id":3098,"date":"2023-09-19T00:46:45","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T00:46:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bpfamilylaw.com\/?page_id=3098"},"modified":"2024-02-27T22:23:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-27T22:23:50","slug":"divorce-separation-agreements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bpfamilylaw.com\/practice-areas\/divorce-separation-agreements\/","title":{"rendered":"Divorce & Separation Agreements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Going through a divorce is never easy, even when both spouses can agree on what\u2019s best for the family. Every divorce case is different, and with the best divorce lawyers Suffolk County, NY has to offer with our attorneys here at Picarello & Saciolo, PLLC. we make sure that all of our clients’ cases are handled with care and personal attention. Our legal team will guide you through all the facets of your dissolution of marriage, including:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Picarello & Saciolo, PLLC. can assist you in the negotiation of a settlement agreement and filing the necessary paperwork to obtain a judgment of divorce without the need to ever see the inside of a courtroom. In many situations, you may not even need to come into our office. Everything can be done via email and on the telephone.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n
New York law does not distinguish between heterosexual and same-sex couples in legal separation or divorce. Typical divorce concerns such as equitable distribution, alimony\/ spousal support, child support, and child custody and visitation are handled through negotiation or trial.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The experienced attorneys at Picarello & Saciolo, PLLC. will help you understand the specifics of your particular situation and work with you to set achievable goals. Our objective in same-sex divorce is the same as in any other case \u2014 to help you resolve your legal problems quickly and affordably so you can begin the next chapter of your life.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n
If you are thinking of filing for divorce, contact us today for a free consultation. We will make sure to educate you on every option you have and make certain that your rights are honored and upheld.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n
New York uses an equitable distribution system to divide marital property. This method attempts to divide the property fairly between the spouses. That doesn\u2019t mean equally. The goal is to achieve an equitable, or fair, distribution.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Equitable distribution has three steps:<\/strong><\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n Timing is often the most important element in the determination of marital assets. Usually, anything acquired from the date of the marriage through the date of separation will be included in the marital estate from which assets will be distributed.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n Courts generally favor increasing the marital estate; therefore, any spouse claiming the existence of separate property needs clear evidence to support their position. Usually, separate property includes:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n In order to establish that something is separate property, it must have stayed within exclusive ownership and control of one spouse. This can be very difficult to prove. If the separate property is combined with joint property, a court may include that property among the other property divided upon divorce.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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