Divorce Lawyer Located in White Plains and Jamaica

With so many factors to consider during a divorce, you want a lawyer who will help you figure out what is best for your family. I am attorney David Bliven, and from my offices in White Plains and Jamaica, I can help you with all your divorce concerns, including child custody and the division of marital property. Providing clear advice on the entire process, I will be there for you every step of the way.

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While New York allows many different types of uncontested and contested divorces, fault is technically required on all divorces. Some reasons for divorce in New York include abandonment, cruel and inhuman treatment, constructive abandonment, and adultery. I will take a close look at your situation and help you with all aspects involved with your divorce, including:

• Spousal Maintenance/Spousal Support/Alimony
• Division of Marital Property and Debt
• Child Custody and Visitation: The court will look into the best interests of the child when it comes to determining child custody and visitation.
• Child Support: New York has statutory guidelines, although individual support plans can vary.

Spousal Maintenance

Spousal maintenance is determined in divorce court along with the other aspects of your settlement. It comes in many forms, including temporary spousal support and permanent alimony. Support can also be granted as the divorce is pending. A spouse can also seek spousal support in family court without actually seeking a divorce.

Property Division

In most cases, the state of New York tries to split property fifty-fifty, but individual property settlement plans vary based on notions of equity. All property and assets acquired during the marriage will be subject to division, including:

• Retirement Assets
• Real Property
• Businesses
• Debt

I always encourage our clients to work toward reaching an agreement that is best for their family. If a fair agreement that protects your rights cannot be agreed upon, I will be ready to take your case to trial.

Contact My Offices to Discuss Your Divorce Concerns

The resolution you reach in your divorce will affect you for the rest of your life. From my offices in Jamaica and White Plains, I will listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and make sure you have the information you need to do what is best for your family. Contact me today for a free initial consultation.*  I accept personal checks, including credit card checks, for payment.

*Free consultations offered for most cases. Some referral sources do charge for the consultations, so please verify with either us, and/or the referral source, as to whether there is a charge for the consultation.

I am attorney David Bliven and from my offices in White Plains and Jamaica, NY, I represent clients throughout Westchester County and Queens County, including Astoria, Corona, Elmsford, Elmhurst, Forest Hills, Harrison, Hartsdale, Jamaica, Long Island City, Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Queens, Regal Park, Ridgewood, Scarsdale, Valhalla, and Yonkers, New York.