Divorce Lawyers Serving Albany and Upstate New York
Obtaining a divorce in upstate New York can be extremely complicated. Unlike any other state in the country, New York does not have "no-fault" divorce. As a result, there are only two ways to obtain a divorce:
- Agree on all the property, support, and custody issues, sign a separation agreement and wait one year; or
- Prove adultery, cruel and inhumane treatment or abandonment for a period of greater than one year.
At the law firm of Maxwell & Van Ryn in the Albany suburb of Delmar, we often tell our clients that the most important thing in negotiating a successful divorce is patience. Your spouse will have to negotiate with you sooner or later. The more patient you are, the better deal you will obtain.
Drinking and divorce: If you want to spend two years in court and add $10,000 to the cost of your divorce, the best way to do it is to approach your spouse to negotiate after either of you has been drinking. Absolutely, positively, no discussions should take place under those circumstances, or when you are exhausted.
Listening to Your Concerns, Keeping You Informed
We are sensitive to the emotional turmoil you may be experiencing during a divorce. Our job, or vocation, as attorneys and counselors at law is to help you understand what the legal system can and cannot do for you. Although we are always prepared to go to trial, almost all divorce cases are better resolved by negotiation rather than by litigation.
Marriage dissolution should not be about punishing the other spouse. It should be about preserving the best quality of life — economically, spiritually and psychologically — for both of you.
Learn more about division or distribution of property.
Learn more about child custody and visitation.
Learn more about spousal & child support.
Contact us for an initial attorney consultation about your divorce with no obligation. Our law office is located in the Albany suburb of Delmar in upstate New York. We offer free parking.
