Westchester County, New York, Family Law Attorneys

Matrimonial Law ▪ Domestic Relations Law ▪ Divorce Law

The family law attorneys at Grimes & Zimet have over 45 years of combined legal experience helping clients in a wide range of family-related legal matters. We approach most family law cases in a spirit of cooperation and collaboration. Our many years of experience have only strengthened our belief that no one wins in a contentious family law battle. We have seen too many clients left emotionally exhausted and financially strained by a hostile and lengthy divorce. We have seen too many children caught in the middle of a nasty custody fight.

At Grimes & Zimet, our family law attorneys are trained in collaborative divorce law. We encourage clients to use mediation and other alternative methods of dispute resolution. Collaborative divorce and mediation can help clients peacefully work through disputed issues, while saving time and money and preserving relationships. However, we recognize that not all cases can be resolved out of court. As skilled litigators, we are prepared to fight for our clients in the courtroom when, and if, necessary.

Comprehensive Legal Representation in Divorce Actions

We understand the unique stressors that may be placed on individuals and families when a marriage breaks up. Our law firm strives to take the pressure off of our clients by effectively addressing the issues at hand in a calm and often collaborative manner. We are proud to provide our clients with comprehensive representation in most divorce matters, including:

Child Custody and Visitation - physical and legal custody, parenting plans, visitation schedules

Support and Maintenance - calculation of child support, negotiation and litigation of spousal maintenance (alimony)

Equitable Property Division - splitting up the property and assets accumulated during the marriage, as well as assigning responsibility for marital debts.

Experienced Legal Help in Family Law Proceedings

As experienced family law attorneys, we can help individuals and families through a wide variety of family legal issues besides divorce, including:

• Marital Agreements
• Prenuptials Agreements
• Domestic Violence
• Adoptions (including step-parent adoption and traditional adoption)
• Paternity Actions (Establishing the legal father-child relationship of a child born to unmarried parents, custody and support orders)
• Enforcement and Modification of Agreements (motions to change custody, enforce payment of child support, modify a visitation schedule)

For more information about family law matters, please feel free to review our Family Law FAQs and our New York Divorce Information. These are excellent resources and may help answer some preliminary questions that you may have about your divorce or family law case.

Contact us to schedule an initial consultation with an experienced family attorney at Grimes & Zimet today. From offices in Chappaqua and New York City, we serve clients in Westchester County and the surrounding areas.

We are dedicated to standing by you throughout the entirety of you case. You have an ally in the fight for your family's rights. Let a member of our legal team assess the possibilities for your case during a consultation at our office. We offer flexible appointment times in order to accommodate your family's already busy schedule.

Call Us for Experienced Legal Help

914-238-1377 - Chappaqua Office
212-570-6375 - New York City Office