Long Island’s
Divorce Authority
Bryan L. Salamone & Associates, P.C., handles uncontested and contested divorces for families across Suffolk and Nassau counties. With 30+ years of results-driven experience, we cut through legal complexity so you can move forward with confidence.
Experienced Long Island Divorce Lawyers Providing Personalized Representation
New York Attorneys Handling Family Law Matters Across Nassau And Suffolk Counties
At Bryan L. Salamone & Associates, P.C., we welcome clients who demand excellence. Whether you’re seeking a swift, inexpensive divorce from a cooperative spouse or preparing for a courtroom battle, we will make your case our priority. Our experience winning strong results in highly contested marriage dissolution cases encourages meaningful negotiations and serves as insurance for our clients when fair settlements cannot be reached.
Regardless of the forum, we are Long Island divorce lawyers who approach matters of property and child custody by focusing on our clients’ well-being during the divorce process and long after the marriage has been dissolved. Located in the heart of Long Island, our Melville firm features seasoned attorneys who thrive on helping clients achieve their goals.
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New York Attorneys Handling Family Law Matters Across Nassau And Suffolk Counties
For more than 30 years, the lawyers at our Long Island divorce firm have built a reputation for providing effective solutions in all types of family law matters. When spouses agree on key issues, we guide them through the uncontested divorce process.
Should differences exist, we frequently utilize mediation and other out-of-court options to finalize a resolution while minimizing conflict and delay. If a simple divorce isn’t possible, we are trial attorneys who are equipped to handle complicated matters involving finances and parental rights.
With knowledgeable Long Island divorce lawyers on your side, you can avoid common pitfalls and move forward with confidence.
Our success is grounded in:
- Personalized counsel: We strive to avoid unnecessary stress and cost whenever possible, but we provide strong courtroom advocacy when needed.
- Extensive experience: As a busy Long Island family law firm, we handle uncommon and complex issues, including cases involving allegedly hidden assets and support for special-needs children.
- Personal investment: We prioritize close attention and genuine care so clients never feel like a case number.
- Recognized authority: Our founding attorney, Bryan L. Salamone, is frequently consulted by major media outlets for insight on New York divorce law.
If you believe that you deserve top-quality representation, hire a Long Island divorce attorney at Bryan L. Salamone & Associates, P.C.
Our Attorneys Guide Clients Through The Marriage Dissolution Process
When you are facing the end of a marriage, working with an experienced Long Island divorce lawyer can help you understand your rights and navigate New York’s divorce laws. New York allows fault-based and no-fault divorces.
Most couples today choose the no-fault option by citing an “irretrievable breakdown” of the marriage for at least six months. However, fault grounds still exist and may be relevant in certain cases, including those involving cruel and inhuman treatment, abandonment for at least one year or adultery.
To file in New York, parties must meet residency requirements. Generally, at least one spouse must have lived in the state for a continuous year before filing, and the marriage must have a connection to the state (i.e., it took place in New York, the married couple lived there or the cause of action arose in the state).
Alternatively, if both spouses are New York residents when the case begins, no minimum duration is required. These rules apply equally across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Comprehensive Legal Support For Your Long Island Divorce
When you retain our services for your divorce in Suffolk County or Nassau County, we will provide detailed guidance on every aspect of your case, such as the issues below.
Contested Vs. Uncontested Divorce
In an uncontested divorce, spouses agree on all parenting and financial terms, while a contested divorce involves disputes that require negotiation, mediation or court intervention.
Division Of Marital Property
New York’s equitable distribution law requires judges to determine what is a fair division of marital property if the spouses cannot reach a settlement.
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
Sometimes referred to as alimony or spousal support, maintenance may be temporary or long-term, depending on income disparities, length of the marriage and each spouse’s financial circumstances. We have created a calculator.
Child Custody And Visitation
Custody orders address parental decision-making authority, the child’s residential arrangements and visitation schedules.
Child Support Obligations
New York’s Child Support Standards Act sets guidelines for payments from one parent to another when they live apart, factoring in income, parenting time and the children’s needs. We have created a calculator.
Divorce Mediation And Collaborative Divorce
These alternatives to traditional divorce trials promote cooperative problem-solving to help spouses move forward in a civil manner. At our firm, these are done in connection with, never in place of, a divorce. The supreme court strongly encourages divorce mediation in some counties.
Legal Separation
Couples may choose separation to resolve financial and parenting issues while remaining legally married.
Protecting Your Financial And Parental Rights
Effective representation gives you the best chance at a fair division of assets and a parenting plan that helps you maintain strong bonds with your children.
Prenuptial And Postnuptial Agreements
These contracts define financial terms if the couple gets divorced and can avert lengthy legal battles when executed properly.
Domestic Violence
Courts can issue orders of protection and take safety concerns into account when determining custody and support. We will vigorously assert your rights on all these matters as we pursue the best outcome possible for your divorce.
Uncontested
Divorce
$1,500*
- How Much Does an Uncontested Divorce Cost?
- How Long Does Uncontested Divorce Take?
- How to File for an Uncontested Divorce in New York
- Uncontested Divorce Process
* Plus $500 for court costs and filing fees
Amicable
Divorce
$1,725*
Additional work billed at an hourly rate of $345
- Separation
- Divorce/Separation Mediation
- Uncontested Divorce Process
- Mediation vs. Fighting a Divorce
* Not including clerk and court costs and regular expenses
Contested
Divorce
$3,450*
Additional work billed at an hourly rate of $345
- What to Expect in a Divorce
- Asset Division
- Equitable Distribution Laws
- 401k & Divorce
- Protecting Your Business From Divorce
- Inheritance & Divorce
* Not including clerk and court costs and regular expenses.
Bryan L. Salamone
Bryan L. Salamone, Esq., has successfully represented thousands of clients in matrimonial and family law cases. He is a seasoned trial attorney who is well-known for his aggressive courtroom style. Mr. Salamone was voted “best lawyer on Long Island” in The Village Voice, the iconic New York publication.
How It Works: The Smarter Divorce
The Smarter Divorce process provides our divorce clients with a linear seven-step program so they always know exactly where they are in the process, based on what step they are on.
Maintenance And Child Support Calculator
Use our calculator to get a quick, approximate estimate for child support and maintenance payments in New York.
Hire A Long Island Lawyer Who Will Find The Right Divorce Solution For You
Bryan L. Salamone & Associates, P.C., provides personalized counsel to Long Island clients in divorce and other family law matters. You can call us for a free initial consultation at 631-388-6009 or contact our office online using the form below.
