New York Divorce and Family Law Attorneys

The Mandel Law Firm

370 Lexington Avenue, Suite 505 New York, New York 10017 USA

 (212) 697-7383 or (888) 294-6669
 (212) 681-6157

www.mandellawfirm.com
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Law Firm Overview

The Mandel Law Firm is a New York family law firm offering individual attention, knowledgeable guidance and experienced, aggressive representation. Our founder, Steven J. Mandel, has practiced law for more than 30 years. He is an aggressive trial attorney who knows when and how to fight hard and when a more subtle approach is more appropriate.

All of our attorneys understand that some cases are more suitable for settlement or alternative dispute resolution, while others must be fought hard in court to the end. We have practiced in state and federal courtrooms throughout the area and have a long track record of achieving successful results for people like you.

We approach legal problems by first trying to resolve them amicably without going through the time-consuming and expensive process of litigation. But if your case is one where litigation is warranted, remember that we are trial lawyers who are not afraid to fight for you, and we'll be with you every step of the way.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Grandparent and Non-Parent Visitation; Visitation, Parent Relocation and Parental Abductions; Divorce and Immigration; Gay and Lesbian Family Law; Cohabitation and Partnership Agreements; Gay and Lesbian Divorce; Gay and Lesbian Child Custody Rights; Same-Sex Couple Life and Estate Planning; Second Parent Adoptions; Post Divorce Disputes

Practice Areas Description

- Family Law

The Mandel Law Firm in New York City provides strong yet compassionate representation in all areas of family law. As experienced trial lawyers, we are ready to fight for you in court if necessary. We can aggressively advocate for your interests in a contested divorce, marital property division dispute or any other contentious family law matter. In fact, our firm has never lost a child custody case.

- Divorce

At The Mandel Law Firm, we work hard to resolve issues short of litigation, but we are also fully prepared to aggressively represent you every step of the way. Whether you are facing an amicable uncontested divorce or a contested divorce involving disputes over money, property, division of assets, spousal maintenance (alimony) or child custody, we know what it takes to successfully represent you.

- Child Custody and Visitation

Our lawyers are all parents themselves, so they understand the joys and rewards, trials and tribulations of parenthood. The Mandel Law Firm works hard to ensure that all parties remember that the real focus in any custody dispute is the child. We work with parents in Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester and Nassau counties, and throughout the New York City metro area to reach a result that is in the best interest of the child and works for all parties involved.

- Child Support

Don't wait until the court holds you in contempt for failing to abide by the terms of your divorce settlement or court order. This is a time to be proactive. The child support attorneys at The Mandel Law Firm help clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Nassau and Westchester counties, and throughout the New York City metro area establish workable child support arrangements. We also offer experienced legal counsel in the modification and enforcement of standing orders of support.

- Paternity

If you are a mother looking to establish paternity, it is important to act as soon after the birth of your child as possible. Paternity is critical in establishing child support payments that you may need to meet the day-to-day living expenses of your child. If you think you may be the father of a child, you need to establish paternity in order to obtain custody and visitation rights over your child. If you doubt that you are the father of a child born into your marriage, you may face significant legal challenges if you wish to avoid the obligation to support the child, as any child born into a marriage is legally presumed to be the child of the husband.

- Adoption

Adoption is often a complex legal and bureaucratic process, especially in unusual or nontraditional situations. In these cases, the advantages of having experienced legal guidance and representation are numerous. A knowledgeable New York City adoption attorney may be able to help you avoid obstacles and complications that can threaten an adoption or cause unnecessary delay and expense. At The Mandel Law Firm, we understand the legal intricacies of adoption and are prepared to guide you through the process.

- Gay and Lesbian Family Law

Our LGBT lawyers have the knowledge, experience and sensitivity necessary to answer questions and handle the variety of legal issues specifically faced by same sex couples: Domestic Partnership agreements; Cohabitation agreements and registration and termination of domestic partnerships; Division of property upon separation; Gay and lesbian divorce; Custody and support of children; Dissolution of long-term relationships; Estate planning, including Last Wills and Testaments and Durable Powers of Attorney; Tenancy agreements; HIPAA regulations and health care directives; Non-biological parent and second parent adoptions; Reallocation of assets; Transfer of real estate and other property; Same-sex domestic violence; Marriage contracts for transgendered/transsexual individuals; Donor insemination agreements; Living together agreements, including sharing of expenses; Contracts for long term couples; Agreements to combine income & assets; Contract for ownership of real property purchased together; and, Parenting agreements between biological parent & second parent.

- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Our family law attorneys have extensive experience helping New York couples with all of the legal details of establishing prenuptial agreements. A well-drafted prenuptial agreements can help you: Protect your assets; Avoid costly disputes in the event of a divorce; Define marital and separate property; Protect the interests of children from a previous marriage; and, Define future alimony and maintenance payments and obligations. A postnuptial agreement can perform many of the same functions as a prenuptial agreement, but it is established after the marriage. Circumstances that may lead a couple to pursue a postmarital agreement include: Significant change in your financial status; Career change; and, Substantial inheritance.

- Post Divorce Disputes

At The Mandel Law Firm we handle a wide range of post-divorce disputes and the modification of orders on behalf of clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and in Nassau and Westchester counties. We offer knowledgeable legal counsel and experienced representation when circumstances change, causing agreements or standing court orders to be no longer fair and workable. Such changes include: Substantial change in income; Job loss; Parental relocation for employment; Change in your child's educational or health care needs; and, Serious illness or physical or mental disability.

- Family Immigration

At The Mandel Law Firm we represent individuals seeking to enter into the United States to marry a fiance as well as those seeking to facilitate the immigration of a close family member such as a parent or sibling. Our attorneys can assist you in a wide range of family immigration and related matters, including: Filing fiancee visa (K-1); Filing Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) in order to obtain an immediate relative visa; Adjustment of status or preventing loss of status due to divorce; International divorce; Permanent residency issues; and, U.S. Citizenship and naturalization.

- Domestic Violence

At The Mandel Law Firm, we represent clients in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and in Nassau and Westchester counties who are facing issues of domestic violence in their household. Whether legitimate or fabricated, an allegation of domestic violence must be dealt with immediately. Contact us today online or by telephone to speak with an experienced New York domestic violence attorney.

- Child Abuse, Neglect, and Removal Proceedings

At The Mandel Law Firm, we represent individuals and couples in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Staten Island and in Nassau and Westchester counties who have been accused of child abuse and neglect and are facing child removal proceedings. Our experienced attorneys work rapidly to protect our clients' rights and keep families from being torn apart by the very bureaucracy designed to protect them.

Attorneys

Mr. Steven J. Mandel Attorney Business Litigation, Entertainment Law, Family Law, Personal Injury

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