Long Island Contested Divorce Lawyer

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When a divorce is contested, a court gets heavily involved in the process. For the divorcing couple, this often means a longer and more expensive split. If you find yourself facing the possibility of a divorce trial, you urgently need an experienced and dedicated family law attorney in your corner.

For decades the Long Island contested divorce lawyer at Rubenfeld Law Firm has handled divorce cases throughout Suffolk County and New York. We bring more than 30 years of family law and divorce experience to the courtroom.

How does a contested divorce work in New York?

This divorce process starts with filing a summons with notice or filing a summons and complaint with the county clerk’s office. The divorce becomes contested if divorcing spouses cannot agree on issues pertaining to their marital dissolution

The stages of a contested divorce will include pleadings, discovery, motions, and potentially a trial. No matter how complex or lengthy you divorce will be, our firm can deliver the dedicated, personalized representation you deserve. We will work to protect your rights and to ensure that your child’s best interests are made the first priority.

Serving Clients with More Than 30 years' Experience

Contested divorces can be difficult for all members of a family. Whether you are facing a high net worth divorce with complex property division, a heated child custody battle, or any other difficult divorce process, you can rest assured that our firm will work tirelessly to protect your rights. Striving to uphold the strictest professional and ethical standards, we will do our utmost to secure as swift and favorable a result as possible.

We approach each case seeking to understand our client’s unique situation and perspective, crafting the personalized legal strategy he or she needs. From start to finish, we are ready to deliver trusted legal counsel with responsive communication and client-dedicated advocacy. Don’t wait to see how we may be able to help you.