New York Family Law Attorneys

Macht, Brenizer & Gingold, P.C.

State Tower Building
109 South Warren Street, Suite 510
Syracuse, New York 13202
USA

(315) 849-2319 or (888) 752-2095

(315) 422-6360

www.mbgpa.com

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Law Firm Overview

Macht, Brenizer & Gingold is located in Syracuse, New York. We are dedicated to helping our clients find solutions to difficult family challenges. Our attorneys devote their careers solely to the practice of family law in the Syracuse area. We are passionate about the work that we do in the service of individuals, couples and families who are in need of our guidance and assistance.

Our attorneys have practiced exclusively in the area of domestic relations and divorce law for decades. We are known for our expeditious, forthright and honest approach to attorney-client interactions.

In each family law matter we handle, we strive to resolve contested issues as amicably and efficiently as possible, while fully preserving the rights of our clients. Our attorneys understand the nuances and difficulties involved in family disputes, including: Child custody; Child support; Enforcement of court orders; Modification of court orders; Alimony; Legal Separation; Prenuptial agreements; Paternity; Orders of protection; Property division, including complex asset division; Grandparents' rights; and, Same sex relationships.

Our law firm welcomes inquiries from potential clients. We are good listeners, and enjoy explaining how we can help bring satisfactory conclusions to the family law matters that you are facing. We represent clients throughout Central and Upstate New York.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Orders of Protection; Property Division; Grandparents' Rights; Same Sex Relationships; Military Divorce; Orders of Protections; Cohabitation Agreements; Home Relocation Disputes

Practice Areas Description

Our family law practice includes:

- Divorce and Legal Separation

Our attorneys represent clients in traditional divorce cases as well as collaborative divorce and legal separation. We handle all issues that may arise in your divorce case, including property division, child custody and visitation, establishing fault grounds, alimony, child support and domestic violence.

- Alimony

If you anticipate a divorce in the near future and want to discuss specific related issues such as spousal support (alimony, spousal maintenance) with a knowledgeable attorney, you are encouraged to contact Macht, Brenizer & Gingold, P.C. Our experienced, compassionate family law attorneys are prepared to advise you on how alimony may be determined in the case of your divorce. You and your spouse may agree on spousal maintenance through settlement negotiations, through mediation or in a collaborative law setting-or a family court judge may order it.

- Child Custody and Visitation

We handle custody and visitation issues that arise in the context of divorce, legal separation and paternity proceedings, as well as initial petitions for child custody and visitation. We represent clients seeking a modification of an existing custody, visitation or child support order. Our attorneys represent mothers, fathers, interested third parties and grandparents in custody and visitation matters.

- Child Support

We handle child support issues that arise in the context of a divorce or paternity proceeding, and in petitions for child custody and visitation. We also represent clients in initial petitions for child support, as well as child support modification proceedings (motions to for increased or decreased child support).

- High Net Worth Cases

Issues that hold particular importance in a high net worth divorce include: Alimony; High earner child support; Complex asset division; Division of retirement accounts; Evaluation of degrees and careers; Business valuation; Asset protection; Real property disputes; Division of liquid assets; and, Division of marital debts. To speak with an experienced divorce and family law attorney about a high net worth divorce, contact Macht, Brenizer & Gingold in Syracuse, New York.

- Mother's Rights/Father's Rights

At Macht, Brenizer & Gingold, P.C., we understand that mothers and fathers each have rights in a divorce and those rights need protection. Moreover, we understand that mothers and fathers are fighting for the same thing in a divorce: A continued relationship with their children; The health and emotional welfare of their children; A fair share of their marital property; A secure financial future; Protection of their financial and parental rights; and, A sense of fairness and closure.

- Orders of Protections

When there is cause to believe that domestic violence may occur, a judge may issue an order of protection designed to keep the threatening family member out of reach from those whom she or he might seek to harm. Judges will often be safe rather than sorry when an individual requests an order of protection. The family law attorneys at Macht, Brenizer & Gingold, P.C., are ready to act quickly to help you request or refute an order of protection or restraining order.

- Paternity

Whatever your family circumstances or your relationship to a child born outside of marriage, you are welcome to contact Macht, Brenizer & Gingold, P.C., to schedule a consultation with an attorney regarding a paternity matter.

- Cohabitation Agreements

There are many issues that may be addressed by a cohabitation agreement, including:Ownership of property acquired during the relationship; Contingencies in the event the relationship ends; Contingencies in the event the parties get married in the future; Ownership of retirement accounts; and, Ownership of property in the event of death. If you are thinking about a cohabitation agreement, you and your significant other should each have separate legal counsel and a full disclosure of assets and debts should be made between the parties.

- Military Divorce

If you are a member of the military or your spouse is a member of the military, there are special considerations you should make before filing for divorce. The family law attorneys at Macht, Brenizer & Gingold can advise you of your rights and provide the sound legal advice you need if you are thinking about a military divorce.

- Collaborative Divorce & Mediation

In a collaborative divorce, each spouse has their own attorney who advises them of their rights. The attorneys and the parties all communicate and attempt to resolve all disputes without going to trial. The attorneys and spouses sign an agreement that states that if the parties are not able to resolve all disputes and must take the case to court, the attorneys will withdraw from their representation of the parties. Of course, the parties are free to hire new attorneys. Because the threat of going to trial is not used as a hammer in negotiations, the whole focus of the process is towards dispute resolution and reaching an agreement. People find that a collaborative divorce often saves considerable time, stress and unnecessary conflict. A collaborative divorce may also save clients the cost of taking a case to trial.

- Grandparent Rights

The answers to your questions regarding "grandparents' rights" in your family will vary depending on your particular circumstances. It is often more helpful to frame the questions in terms of goals and methods rather than rights. Our family law attorneys are experienced and adept at helping grandparents discover and implement ways to protect bonds with their grandchildren. For example, a guardianship may be in your family's best interests.

- Same Sex Couples

At Macht, Brenizer & Gingold, P.C., we draft and review cohabitation agreements and provide additional assistance to individuals in a same sex relationship.

- Asset Protection Agreements

At Macht, Brenizer & Gingold, P.C., we draft and review prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, separation agreements and cohabitation agreements, and counsel parties in pre-divorce planning.