Matrimonial and Divorce Law
Unfortunately, sometimes marriages do not work out the way you may have expected. Some people try to get divorced without attorneys. We recommend you consult with counsel and we will keep the rates affordable.
Therefore, as your Pawling and Mahopac divorce and matrimonial law firm, we strongly encourage people to obtain the counsel of their choice when reviewing a proposed divorce separation agreement or stipulation of settlement. In fact, when you retain this office for a divorce, if your spouse has no attorney, this office will recommend that he or she obtain one. This way, if your spouse ever challenges an agreement and claims he or she did not know what he or she was signing, it will be extremely difficult for a Court to invalidate part or all of the agreement.
Courts grant two types of divorces: contested and uncontested. Uncontested divorces result where the parties agree on the terms, and in New York the only judicial intervention they require is for a judge (or in certain larger counties in New York State, a Court Attorney-Referee) to sign a Judgment of Divorce. In Connecticut, you will need to appear before a judge to show to him or her that you each understand the agreement and that it is not substantially unfair to one party.
For certain separating or divorcing couples, I offer mediation services as an impartial mediator, providing recommendations and solutions based upon the divorce laws. I make it clear to both parties that I cannot give legal advice to either party, that each party should have the attorney of his or her choice review any agreement, and that if negotiations fails, I cannot represent either party as an attorney.
Contested divorces occur where at least one party requests judicial intervention. This could come in the form of a scheduling conference or a motion for temporary relief, such as child support, custody, maintenance, or even attorney's fees. The Law Office of Jonathan Victor PLLC has significant experience drafting and arguing for these so that parties and their children receive the care they need, as well as defending against these to make sure that people do not get saddled with disproportionately unmanageable obligations. Call (914) 263-9779 for a free consultation with your Pawling, Dutchess County and Mahopac, Putnam County divorce law firm.
Attorney:
Jonathan M. Victor, Esq.
Jonathan M. Victor, Esq. has operated the Law Office of Jonathan Victor PLLC since 2012, and expanded to Connecticut in 2014. He has a JD/MBA and has an extensive financial background, having worked with Morgan Stanley, Commonwealth Financial, Rothstein Kass (since acquired by KPMG), and Elizabeth Arden, as well as a private law practice in Rockland County, New York before opening his practice. Other work experiences include various nonprofits and state government work, including with the New York State legislature. He believes in treating every client with respect and appreciation for his or her business.
Jonathan Victor is admitted in New York, Connecticut, and Florida, as well as the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, District of Connecticut, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, US Court of Federal Claims, and Supreme Court of the United States. He lives locally with his wife, human son and daughter, and fur children.
Unfortunately, sometimes marriages do not work out the way you may have expected. Some people try to get divorced without attorneys. We recommend you consult with counsel and we will keep the rates affordable.
Therefore, as your Pawling and Mahopac divorce and matrimonial law firm, we strongly encourage people to obtain the counsel of their choice when reviewing a proposed divorce separation agreement or stipulation of settlement. In fact, when you retain this office for a divorce, if your spouse has no attorney, this office will recommend that he or she obtain one. This way, if your spouse ever challenges an agreement and claims he or she did not know what he or she was signing, it will be extremely difficult for a Court to invalidate part or all of the agreement.
Courts grant two types of divorces: contested and uncontested. Uncontested divorces result where the parties agree on the terms, and in New York the only judicial intervention they require is for a judge (or in certain larger counties in New York State, a Court Attorney-Referee) to sign a Judgment of Divorce. In Connecticut, you will need to appear before a judge to show to him or her that you each understand the agreement and that it is not substantially unfair to one party.
For certain separating or divorcing couples, I offer mediation services as an impartial mediator, providing recommendations and solutions based upon the divorce laws. I make it clear to both parties that I cannot give legal advice to either party, that each party should have the attorney of his or her choice review any agreement, and that if negotiations fails, I cannot represent either party as an attorney.
Contested divorces occur where at least one party requests judicial intervention. This could come in the form of a scheduling conference or a motion for temporary relief, such as child support, custody, maintenance, or even attorney's fees. The Law Office of Jonathan Victor PLLC has significant experience drafting and arguing for these so that parties and their children receive the care they need, as well as defending against these to make sure that people do not get saddled with disproportionately unmanageable obligations. Call (914) 263-9779 for a free consultation with your Pawling, Dutchess County and Mahopac, Putnam County divorce law firm.
Attorney:
Jonathan M. Victor, Esq.
Jonathan M. Victor, Esq. has operated the Law Office of Jonathan Victor PLLC since 2012, and expanded to Connecticut in 2014. He has a JD/MBA and has an extensive financial background, having worked with Morgan Stanley, Commonwealth Financial, Rothstein Kass (since acquired by KPMG), and Elizabeth Arden, as well as a private law practice in Rockland County, New York before opening his practice. Other work experiences include various nonprofits and state government work, including with the New York State legislature. He believes in treating every client with respect and appreciation for his or her business.
Jonathan Victor is admitted in New York, Connecticut, and Florida, as well as the Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, District of Connecticut, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, US Court of Federal Claims, and Supreme Court of the United States. He lives locally with his wife, human son and daughter, and fur children.