Practice Areas
Strategic Family Law Representation for Every Stage of the Process
Family law issues often involve far more than legal questions. They affect your children, your finances, your home, and your future. Whether you are considering divorce, responding to a custody dispute, or seeking to modify an existing court order, having the right legal strategy can make all the difference.
At DMB Matrimonial & Family Law, P.C., we provide thoughtful guidance, practical advice, and strong advocacy tailored to your unique circumstances. We believe every client deserves to understand their options, feel confident in their decisions, and have an attorney they can trust to guide them through the process.
Divorce
Whether your divorce is uncontested or highly contested, we help clients navigate every stage of the process—from filing through settlement or trial. Our goal is to protect your interests while developing a strategy that allows you to move forward with confidence.
Services include:
Contested Divorce
Uncontested Divorce
High-Asset Divorce
Property Division
Equitable Distribution
Spousal Maintenance
Settlement Negotiations
Divorce Litigation
Child Custody & Parenting Matters
Few issues are more important than your relationship with your children. We work with parents to develop parenting arrangements that protect their children's best interests while advocating for meaningful and lasting solutions.
Our representation includes:
Legal Custody
Physical Custody
Parenting Time
Relocation Cases
Attorney for the Child Issues
Parenting Agreements
Custody Litigation
Child Support
Child support can be one of the most misunderstood areas of family law. We help clients understand their rights and obligations while ensuring support calculations are accurate and reflect the circumstances of their family.
We assist with:
Initial Child Support
Modifications
Enforcement
Support Arrears
Income Determinations
Financial Disclosure
Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Thoughtfully drafted agreements can provide clarity and certainty before problems arise. Whether you are planning a marriage or seeking to define financial expectations during one, we prepare agreements that are tailored to your specific goals and comply with New York law.
Orders of Protection & Family Offenses
When personal safety or allegations of family offenses are involved, immediate and experienced legal guidance is critical. We represent both petitioners and respondents in Family Court proceedings involving orders of protection and related family offense matters.
Post-Judgment Matters
Life changes. Court orders sometimes need to change as well.
We represent clients seeking to:
Modify Custody
Modify Parenting Time
Modify Child Support
Modify Spousal Support
Enforce Court Orders
Address Violations
OCFS Indication Appeals
An indicated finding by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) can have lasting consequences, affecting employment, professional licensing, foster or adoptive parenting, and future interactions with child protective agencies.
If you have been notified that an ACS investigation resulted in an indicated finding, you may have the right to challenge that determination through the OCFS administrative appeals process.
We represent individuals seeking to amend or expunge indicated findings by preparing administrative appeals, developing the evidentiary record, and advocating throughout the fair hearing process.
Our representation includes:
Review of ACS investigative records
Administrative appeals to OCFS
OCFS Fair Hearings
Requests to amend or expunge indicated findings
Strategic guidance throughout the administrative review process
Mediation & Settlement
While litigation is sometimes unavoidable, many family law matters can be resolved through thoughtful negotiation. We help clients explore settlement opportunities while ensuring they fully understand the legal and financial consequences of any agreement before making a decision.
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE DMB
Clients come to us during some of the most uncertain periods of their lives. They are often overwhelmed by the legal process and unsure of what comes next.
Our role is to provide more than legal representation. We provide trusted guidance, thoughtful strategy, and practical advice so our clients can make informed decisions with confidence. Whether your matter is resolved through negotiation or litigation, we remain focused on helping you protect what matters most and move forward with a clear plan.
Schedule a Consultation
Every family law matter begins with understanding your unique circumstances and developing a strategy tailored to your goals.
If you're ready to discuss your situation, we're here to help.