Staten Island Divorce Attorney

Eric M. Gansberg, Esq.

36 Richmond Terrace Suite 207 Staten Island, New York 10301 USA

 (718) 395-6342 or (888) 329-5750
 (718) 447-4328

www.emgansbergesq.com
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Eric M. Gansberg, Attorney at Law, has committed his law practice to assisting clients in a comprehensive wide range of services. He helps clients handle changes to family dynamics, including the addition of children, marriage, divorce, the incapacitation of a family member, and death.

As an experienced Staten Island lawyer, Eric Gansberg has dedicated his law practice to assisting clients throughout the New York City area. We are committed to our clients, and identify with relevant law to explain how it applies to each case. Our goal is to resolve your matters amicably.

We develop solutions and provide individually tailored legal representation to fit each client’s needs and goals. We will stand by your throughout your case. We are not afraid to stand up and fight for your rights as aggressively as needed to seek the best possible resolution of your case.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Post-Divorce Modifications, Purchase and Sales Agreements

Practice Areas Description

- Divorce Annulment & Legal Separation

The laws in New York regarding divorce, annulment, and legal separation are complex. As an experienced divorce lawyer, Eric Gansberg can help you understand the laws and process for attaining a divorce, annulment, or legal separation. In addition, we can zealously protect your legal interests in these proceedings, whether an amicable resolution can be attained or adjudication in court is needed.


- Prenuptial & Post Nuptial Agreements

New York recognizes prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements. The difference between a prenuptial agreement (properly ante-nuptials) and post-nuptial agreement: A prenuptial agreement is executed before marriage and a postnuptial agreement is executed after marriage.


- Equitable Distribution of Marital Property

One of the most difficult challenges in New York family law is the equitable distribution of marital property.Before property can be divided between spouses, the property must be classified as marital property. Classification issues revolve around such terms as commingling or transmutation.


- Child Custody and Visitation

Physical custody determines where the child will reside and the determination is based on the best interest of the child. The child's best interest is determined by examining the emotional, physical, and financial needs of the child. Legal custody will determine who will make decisions on behalf of the child, and is sometimes joint custody. Custody and visitation are important issues and should be handled by an experienced child custody attorney.


- Post-Divorce Modifications

In order to obtain a decree or settlement modification in New York, you must be able to demonstrate that a significant change in circumstances warrants a modification. Typically, modifications to agreements are more difficult than modifications to court orders. In many cases involving agreements, you must demonstrate the substantial change that occurred was unforeseeable and not contemplated by the agreement.


- Elder Law

Elder law involves providing for elderly or incapacitated persons to insure financial stability and proper medical care and attention while addressing any special needs. As an experienced elder law attorney, Eric Gansberg has seen children who are at their wits end, tearfully requesting assistance in determining how to provide for their aging parents. We have also seen some parents come in and plan for their own care to avoid saddling their children with that responsibility.


- Wills Trusts & Estate Planning

Estate planning is a comprehensive plan to pass your property on while minimizing tax consequences and reducing liability exposure in case of a catastrophic event. In simple terms, that means estate planning will make sure everything your worked your whole life to accumulate will be protected in case of a catastrophe and will leave as much of your life savings and property in tact after taxes as possible.


- Spousal Support

In New York, there is a difference between spousal support and spousal maintenance. Spousal support is paid to a spouse who is without sufficient income when divorce or dissolution is not imminent. Spousal maintenance (formerly referred to as alimony) is paid when a divorce is imminent, with the purpose of providing the opportunity to a spouse to rehabilitate him or herself and become self-supporting.


- Real Estate Law

Handling real estate matters on your own can often be complex and intimidating. In order to address your situation effectively, you need the assistance of a law firm that thoroughly understands real estate matters and can help you comprehend the implications of your issues.


- Purchase and Sales Agreements

Buying a house is probably the biggest single investment you will ever make. Understandably, you are probably nervous and excited. Eric Gansberg has helped buyers and sellers with residential real estate purchase agreements throughout the Staten Island-New York City area.


- Mortgage & Refinancing

As an experienced Staten Island mortgage financing and mortgage refinancing attorney, Eric Gansberg assists home buyers throughout the Staten Island and New York City area with their financing and refinancing decisions and legal documentation.


- Wills and Health Care

Many of us witnessed the Terri Schiavo tragedy, about a young woman who was mentally incapacitated but did not have a living will or health-care proxy. Her husband said that they had discussed end-of-life issues. During the discussion, she confided in him that she would not want to live under those circumstances and would not want to be placed on life support. Her parents claimed she was a devout Catholic and would never consent to anything that would end up killing her.


- Family Law

As a New York family law attorney with over twenty years of experience, including serving as a Family Court Support Magistrate, Eric Gansberg provides individuals in the New York Metropolitan area with dedicated representation. Family law matters may be very emotionally charged and stressful, affecting the entire family. Mr. Gansberg is dedicated to treating family law cases with the sensitivity and dignity they require. We take the time to get to know your family dynamics to understand your specific situation better.


- Domestic Violence & Abuse

Domestic abuse is a family law issue, and sometimes a criminal law issue, involving anyone who is a family or household member. Household and family members include spouses, children, people related by marriage or blood, former spouses and people with children in common.


- Child Support

In New York, child support is based on a formula for the first $80,000.00 of combined parental income. The payment and receipt of spousal support are factors. Child support includes childcare costs, medical and healthcare costs, and educational costs (which may include paying for college). Child support is generally paid until the child turns 21, but may be extended by agreement.

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