Contested Divorce

Staten Island, New York, Contested Divorce Lawyer

If reasonable communication is possible between divorcing spouses — even in some contested divorces involving children or significant assets — it is best to try and reach an agreement without going to court. I encourage negotiation wherever possible and do not believe in unnecessary aggression or inflaming conflict that can complicate your dissolution of marriage.

Unfortunately, emotions run very high between many divorcing spouses, and it can be difficult to reach agreement on all matters critical to an amicable settlement. If disagreement and anger are intense, you definitely want a strong, experienced attorney on your side in a contested divorce. Contact me to discuss your situation and start working on a practical plan.

Your Goals and Priorities Help Form Our Case Plan

A contested divorce is difficult and stressful for all concerned, and can be costly and time-consuming. To avoid unnecessary regrets, you should carefully consider your needs and goals in numerous areas. Together, we can discuss your priorities and form a plan on issues, such as:

All aspects of child custody and visitation, including where the children will live, when and how the noncustodial parent will see them and who will make decisions involving their activities and welfare
Proper valuation and designation of all significant assets, so that we can pursue your best interests in determining what will happen to all property
The rights and claims of either spouse to maintenance and any special circumstances that should be considered in calculations of child support

Through close consultation, planning and negotiation, I take all possible legal steps to help you achieve your goals in a contested divorce. I keep you informed about steps, options and fees at all times so that you maintain control over your financial investment. Most importantly, when you contact Benjamin Haber, Attorney at Law, you can depend on straightforward, supportive counsel in every aspect of your contested divorce.