Strong, prepared advocacy when you and your spouse cannot agree on the terms of your divorce.
When you and your spouse cannot agree on the key issues, your divorce is contested, and the stakes are real. At Shim Law Group, P.C., we build a strong case and advocate for your interests in negotiation and, when necessary, in court. We prepare thoroughly so you are never at a disadvantage.
New York is a no-fault divorce state, but disputes over property, support, and children still have to be resolved. We know how courts apply equitable distribution and the best interests of the child standard, and we use that knowledge to press for a fair result.
We gather the financial and factual record your case needs, protect your rights through every step of the process, and keep you informed. Where a fair settlement is possible, we pursue it. Where it is not, we are ready to litigate.
Our family law attorneys are ready to review your situation and answer your questions. Contact us today at (718) 878-1177 or fill out our online form for free.
A divorce is contested when the spouses cannot agree on one or more issues, such as property division, support, or custody. Even a single unresolved issue can make a case contested.
It depends on the number and complexity of the disputes and the court's schedule. Some resolve in months through negotiation, while heavily disputed cases can take longer. We work to move your case forward efficiently.
New York follows equitable distribution, which means marital property is divided fairly, though not always equally. Courts consider many factors, and we work to present yours in the strongest light.
Yes. Many contested divorces settle once the issues are clarified and the evidence is developed. We prepare every case for court, which often creates the leverage needed to reach a fair settlement.
When you and your spouse agree on the key issues, we help finalize your divorce efficiently, keeping costs down and your personal matters private.
Learn MoreWe negotiate and, when necessary, litigate custody and visitation schedules that protect your relationship with your children.
Learn MoreWe help calculate a fair support arrangement for your family and pursue modifications or enforcement when circumstances change.
Learn MoreWhen safety is at stake, we help you petition for an order of protection, and we defend those who have been wrongly accused.
Learn MoreWe draft and review prenuptial agreements that protect your assets and set clear expectations before marriage.
Learn MoreWhen a parent needs to move with a child after a divorce, we handle the petition or the objection and work to protect your parenting time.
Learn MoreBeyond divorce, we handle guardianship, modifications, enforcement, and the other family law matters life brings, with the same personal attention.
Learn MoreWe pursue or defend spousal support, also called maintenance, and seek modifications when your financial circumstances change.
Learn MoreFor couples who are not ready to divorce, we prepare separation agreements that settle finances, property, and parenting arrangements.
Learn MoreWhen you and your spouse agree on the key issues, we help finalize your divorce efficiently, keeping costs down and your personal matters private.
Learn moreWe negotiate and, when necessary, litigate custody and visitation schedules that protect your relationship with your children.
Learn moreWe help calculate a fair support arrangement for your family and pursue modifications or enforcement when circumstances change.
Learn moreWhen safety is at stake, we help you petition for an order of protection, and we defend those who have been wrongly accused.
Learn moreWe draft and review prenuptial agreements that protect your assets and set clear expectations before marriage.
Learn moreWhen a parent needs to move with a child after a divorce, we handle the petition or the objection and work to protect your parenting time.
Learn moreBeyond divorce, we handle guardianship, modifications, enforcement, and the other family law matters life brings, with the same personal attention.
Learn moreWe pursue or defend spousal support, also called maintenance, and seek modifications when your financial circumstances change.
Learn moreFor couples who are not ready to divorce, we prepare separation agreements that settle finances, property, and parenting arrangements.
Learn moreShim Law Group is always looking to help those in need.
