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Dedicated To Fighting For Your Future

Our Experience And Professional Focus Set Us Apart From Other Attorneys

When you don’t know what the next step looks like, you need an experienced and knowledgeable advocate to help you be successful. We have fought for countless clients throughout the Southern Tier and Western New York, including Livonia, Rochester, and Monroe, and Livingston counties, and are passionate about helping them create a better future.

  • Over 25 years of success: Since 1996, we have guided clients through every aspect of the family law system.
  • Only one major practice area: By concentrating in family law, we have been able to continually develop our skills and enhance our ability to achieve the best possible result in your case.
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The Rock You Need In A Difficult Time

Divorce is a difficult time in a person’s life. When your future feels uncertain and you’re not sure who to trust, we can be the legal advocate and compassionate guide you need. Our team helps clients get through the divorce process efficiently and correctly, keeping them informed throughout the process to bring them confidence with every step forward. We will make sure your rights and best interests are protected while minimizing your stress from beginning to end. No matter where you are in the legal process, we can help you get to a better place.

What Sets A Focused Family Law Practice Apart

Many law firms divide their attention across a wide range of practice areas. Our firm made a deliberate choice to concentrate exclusively on family law, allowing us to build the depth of experience these matters require.

Because family law is all we do, we understand the legal, financial, and personal issues that can shape a case. We stay current on changes in the law and draw on decades of focused experience when evaluating your situation, identifying potential challenges, and developing a strategy designed around your goals.

When you work with us, you benefit from a team whose knowledge and experience are centered on the issues affecting your family and your future.

Family Law Matters We Handle

Our practice covers the full range of family law issues that individuals and families in the Southern Tier and Western New York region face. Whether your situation is straightforward or involves significant complexity, we have the experience to help you move forward. The matters we regularly handle include:

  • Divorce and legal separation: We guide clients through both contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, working to protect their financial interests and parental rights throughout the process.
  • Property division: New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital assets are divided fairly rather than automatically split equally. We work to ensure the division of property, retirement accounts, real estate, and other assets reflects a fair outcome for you.
  • Child custody and parenting time: Custody arrangements are among the most emotionally significant aspects of any family law case. We help parents pursue arrangements that serve the best interests of their children while protecting their own parental rights.
  • Child support: We assist clients in establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support orders in accordance with New York’s Child Support Standards Act.
  • Spousal support and maintenance: Whether you are seeking maintenance or facing a request for it, we provide clear guidance on how New York courts approach these determinations and what factors are likely to influence the outcome.
  • Modifications and enforcement: Circumstances change after a divorce or custody order is entered. We help clients return to court when a modification is warranted or when an existing order is not being followed.
  • Orders of protection: When safety is a concern, we assist clients in obtaining or responding to orders of protection in family court proceedings.

This list reflects the core of our practice, but every family’s situation is unique. If you are facing a family law matter and are not sure whether it falls within our scope, we encourage you to reach out. We are happy to discuss your circumstances and point you in the right direction.

How We Approach Each Case

No two family law matters are alike. The facts, the relationships involved, the financial circumstances, and the goals of the client all shape what an effective legal strategy looks like. From the moment you contact our firm, we take the time to understand your specific situation before offering any guidance.

We begin by listening. Understanding what you are facing, what matters most to you, and what outcome you are hoping to achieve gives us the foundation we need to advise you effectively. We will then walk you through the legal landscape as it applies to your case, explain your options honestly, and help you make informed decisions at every stage.

Throughout the process, we keep communication open and consistent. You will know where your case stands, what is coming next, and what we are doing on your behalf. We believe that an informed client is a more confident client, and that confidence makes the process easier to navigate.

When negotiation can resolve a dispute efficiently and fairly, we pursue it. When litigation is necessary to protect your rights, we are prepared to advocate for you in court. Our goal in every case is to reach the best possible outcome for you and your family while managing the process in a way that minimizes unnecessary stress, delay, and expense.

Taking The First Step

Reaching out to an attorney when you are facing a family law matter is one of the most important steps you can take. The decisions made early in a case, including decisions about what information to gather, what to say and not say, and how to respond to actions taken by the other party, can have a lasting impact on the outcome.

We make it straightforward to get started. Contact our office to schedule a consultation, and we will take the time to understand your situation, explain your options, and help you determine the best path forward.

You do not have to face this alone. With over 25 years of experience serving clients across Western New York and the Southern Tier, our team has the knowledge, the focus, and the commitment to help you through this difficult time and toward a better future.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Firm

  • Since 1996, we have provided dedicated legal advocacy for families throughout the region.
  • Because we focus exclusively on family law, our attorneys possess deep, specialized knowledge of local court rules and judges, allowing us to build strategies tailored specifically to the nuances of family legal matters.
  • We represent clients in Livingston, Monroe, Steuben, Wyoming, Ontario, Wayne, Allegany, Orleans, and Genesee counties.
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Meet Our Attorneys

Our attorneys are dedicated to helping you through difficult times, whether it be a divorce, child custody, or other family law matters. Our attorneys answer your questions thoroughly and honestly and listen carefully to your side of the story. Additionally, we will ensure your rights and best interests are protected, and that your goals are understood. Together, we will chart a course of action that can put this stressful crisis behind you.

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Supervising Attorney

Lakeville Office

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Lakeville Office
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Attorney

Rochester Office

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Attorney
Lakeville Office
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Lakeville Office
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Lakeville Office
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Law Clerk / Paralegal

Lakeville Office

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Rochester Office

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Lakeville Office

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Rochester Office

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Lakeville Office

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Rochester Office

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Personal Attention to Detail

We are a team dedicated to serving divorce clients in Livingston, Wyoming, Monroe, Steuben, Ontario, Allegany, Genesee, Orleans and Wayne counties. We can be reached at 585-346-3220. You may schedule an appointment by using our online scheduler, or we can be contacted through this email form.