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At Goldberg Sager & Associates, Attorneys at Law , we are here to help people throughout the New York area who are going through difficult family issues, including divorce, separations, child custody, and more. On our main family law page, we go into more detail about how our lawyers can help clients through difficult times. On this page, we hope to give our Web site users valuable information about family law. The lawyers and staff of Goldberg Sager & Associates are here to answer any questions you may have. Either visit our contact page or call 718-645-6677 or toll free 1-877-NEED-LAWYER to set up an appointment with one of our attorneys. We have a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week live answering service. We help people throughout the New York City area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, and surrounding counties.
Family Law - An OverviewFamily law is the term applied to the laws and rules developed regarding family relationships. Family law rules define not only the relationships between members of a family but also between a family and society as a whole. More than any other area of the law, family law reflects the values society shares regarding how people who are related should treat each other. When you are faced with an important life decision regarding a key family relationship, the advice and assistance of a family law attorney often proves crucial to your understanding of the issues involved and your satisfaction with the ultimate outcome of your family law matter. Typically, family law attorneys assist people in making and breaking family relationships. Specific areas of representation include marriage and relationship planning, divorce, paternity, child custody, and child support. Some family law attorneys also provide assistance in the area of adoption. Child SupportThere are millions of divorced parents who have sole custody of their minor children. Federal legislation and uniform state laws exist to make enforcement and collection of child support easier for America's single parents. Because every state uses its own guidelines for establishing child support and each has various methods to set support amounts and recover support when it is overdue, it is often important to consult with a family law attorney who is familiar with the child support guidelines and child support enforcement laws in your state. If you have questions about the child support laws in your state, the rules for child support collection and enforcement that apply to your particular situation, or the process to establish paternity, contact a family law attorney at our firm to schedule a consultation. DivorceDeciding to pursue divorce is one of the most difficult and emotional decisions you will ever make, particularly if you have children. Divorce also involves financial matters that must be resolved and legal issues that must be addressed. A family law attorney at our firm can help you to understand the basic issues involved in divorce and to use a rational approach to the divorce process. Custody and VisitationWhen parents divorce, it is important to learn about the child custody and visitation options that are available and the legal standards that apply. In many cases, divorcing couples can ultimately agree on custody and visitation issues without the need for a court order. When an agreement cannot be reached, knowledgeable advice and representation from a family law attorney can often make the difference. MarriageMarriage is a voluntary, private contract between two adults. While it is a personal and emotional commitment, it is also a legal relationship that changes the legal status of both parties. A family law attorney at our firm can help you to understand the legal technicalities of marriage.
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