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The gravity of the legal, financial, and emotional consequences of divorce makes it one of the most challenging topics in family law. It is necessary to face your divorce or separation with the support and guidance of an experienced New York divorce attorney. The family law attorneys at Toscani Shakh LLP understand the significance your divorce bears on your family’s future, which is why they approach every divorce case with an individualized strategy and zealously advocate for the best interests of their clients.

From both a legal perspective and emotional standpoint, the determination of child custody and visitation can be one of the most difficult aspects of any divorce or separation. The attorneys at Toscani Shakh LLP have more than a century of combined legal experience on Long Island and in the greater New York Metropolitan area, which provides them with a valuable competitive edge in all family proceedings, regardless of location  

To ensure a dependent spouse is able to maintain a lifestyle similar to that shared by the couple during marriage, the court can order one spouse to pay spousal maintenance. Depending on the factors of your case, spousal maintenance—previously known alimony—may last for the duration of a divorce or continue for years afterward. Although the court strives to reach a fair and impartial outcome, representation by an experienced New York spousal support lawyer who understands the nuances of spousal support laws is critical. Toscani Shakh LLP understands your concerns and will advocate for the best possible outcome for you and your family.

All parents have a responsibility to support their children, regardless of any changes that may occur within the family structure. Child support is a financial obligation that helps ensure children are adequately provided for following the divorce of their parents. New York child support laws are designed to provide a level of certainty and stability for children of divorce by removing any guesswork involved in determining who is responsible for a child’s wellbeing.   

At Toscani Shakh LLP, our attorneys provide you with the knowledge and guidance necessary to navigate all matters related to child support.

Protecting yourself during a divorce requires advice and representation from an attorney with an in-depth understanding of property valuation and equitable distribution litigation. In many cases, ensuring an equitable division of assets begins with accurately determining what constitutes marital property. An experienced Long Island divorce and separation lawyer can help identify which items will be included as marital property, including assets such as pension plans, 401(K) funds, businesses, professional licenses, real estate, and certain liabilities such as loans and credit card debt. 

When making plans for your marriage, the last thing you want to consider is the possibility of its dissolution. However, a prenuptial agreement can preserve your assets and help you avoid expensive and unnecessary litigation in the future. The benefits of a prenuptial agreement are particularly evident for high net worth individuals, but are relevant for anyone entering into a marriage, regardless of their financial status. The family law attorneys at Toscani Shakh LLP can help craft the best prenuptial agreement for you.

  Over many decades, we have worked with thousands of couples and have developed a sincere, personal understanding of the impact of divorce on a family. Having worked with many individuals and navigated a wide array of issues, we are deeply familiar with the complex legal, financial and personal intricacies involved in the many decisions that divorcing couples face. We know how critical it is to achieve complete and lasting agreements that satisfy all parties and are tailored to the unique needs of each family. Each of us at Toscani Shakh, LLP strives to help couples achieve the best possible resolutions, even in the most high-conflict situations, as a result of our commitment to our client’s priorities and creative problem-solving abilities. 

There are few occurrences that are more devastating for a family than domestic violence. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence estimates that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men experience domestic violence in their lifetime and every year more than 3 million children witness domestic violence in their home. The practiced Long Island family law attorneys at Toscani Shakh, LLP treat matters of domestic violence with the sensitivity, discretion, and honesty they deserve.

The Domestic Relations Law in New York mandates that, when spouses were married in a religious ceremony, the Plaintiff (the spouse commencing the action for divorce) must take, or must promise to take, all actions in his or her power to remove any barriers to the other spouse’s remarriage. No final judgment of divorce may be granted where the Plaintiff has failed to take these steps. The Defendant may waive his or her rights under this section of the Domestic Relations Law