We always offer free consultations to help people navigate through the complex divorce process and local procedures. During your free consultation, at a minimum, we will discuss the following topics below and how they may apply to your situation.
The topics that must be resolved before a Court can Order a divorce are:
Grounds: Also known as the legal grounds for divorce. Some examples are described HERE and others are listed HERE.
Custody and Visitation: If you have children, click please click HERE.
Child Support: If you have children, click please click HERE.
Spousal Support: If you and your spouse have different income amounts, please click HERE.
Equitable Distribution: Also known as division of marital property. For information, click HERE.
The most cost effective way to get divorced is to have a settlement agreement that covers all of the above topics. The agreement is also known as an Opting Out Agreement. For more information, on this agreement, please click HERE.
New York Divorce Law is complicated so you should meet with an experienced divorce lawyer - even if you think your divorce will be easy or straightforward. The Underwood Law Firm is one of the few firms in the Syracuse area that offers free consultations on Divorce & Family Law so that everyone has an opportunity to speak with an experienced attorney about their case.
The Underwood Law Firm handles all aspects of family law including child custody, child support, separation, adoption and divorce cases in the following areas: Syracuse, Utica, Albany, Watertown, Oswego, Binghamton; Onondaga County and Madison County, including the towns, cities and villages of: Fayetteville, Manlius, DeWitt, Morrisville, Cicero, Liverpool, East Syracuse, Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Camillus, Clay, Fabius, Elbridge, Geddes, Jordan, Lafayette, Lysander, Marcellus, Minoa, North Syracuse, Otisco, Pompey, Salina, Skaneateles, Spafford, Tully, Van Buren, Eaton, Cazenovia, Canastota, Brewerton, Solvay, Central Square, Cato, Chittenango, Oneida and many other areas.
