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Divorce
Welcome to Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP, New York City’s premier divorce and family law firm, where we represent high net worth and other worthy clients through…
Learn moreChild Custody – Litigation and Parenting Agreements
Experts in Child Custody Litigation and Parenting Agreements in New York Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP is New York City’s foremost matrimonial law firm with an expertise…
Learn moreChild Support and Child Custody
Expert Representation Across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester and Long Island Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP is one of New York City’s leading matrimonial…
Learn moreSpousal Support – Maintenance
What You Need to Know About Maintenance in New York Spousal support, called maintenance in New York, is money that one spouse may be ordered to…
Learn moreProperty Distribution and Valuations
Overview Once a court establishes the marital estate, it must value and divide marital property. New York courts apply an “equitable” standard, meaning fair distribution considering…
Learn moreComplex Financial Litigation
Navigating Financial Litigation in Manhattan and Surrounding Areas in New York When financial disputes escalate to litigation, the stakes can be incredibly high. At Cohen Stine…
Learn morePrenuptial Agreements (Prenups)
Protecting Your Future With a Prenup Marriage is both an emotional and financial commitment. A prenuptial agreement—commonly called a prenup—is a legal contract signed before marriage…
Learn moreAppeals
Divorce Appeal Services in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Westchester County and Long Island Appellate Advocacy for Matrimonial and Family Law Cases Navigating the…
Learn moreCohabitation Agreements
In New York, as in many other states, unmarried couples often face unique challenges when it comes to the legal aspects of their relationship. While marriage…
Learn moreCPS & ACS Issues
If you are under investigation by CPS (Child Protective Services) or ACS (Administration for Children’s Services) in New York, one of the most important steps you…
Learn moreFertility Law
We assist clients with: Family building through fertility treatments deserves thoughtful legal protection — and we are proud to offer that support to our clients. In…
Learn moreFrozen Eggs & Embryos
As more individuals in New York City turn to in vitro fertilization (IVF) and egg freezing, legal disputes over frozen eggs and embryos are becoming more…
Learn moreGrandparent Visitation
Supporting Grandparents’ Rights to Stay Connected Grandparents can play a unique and irreplaceable role in a child’s life, offering stability, love, and continuity, especially during times…
Learn moreInternational Custody / Hague Convention Cases
Legal Help for Cross-Border Family Matters When child custody crosses international borders, the legal, emotional, and logistical complexities increase dramatically. It’s critical to act swiftly and…
Learn moreMediation in New York Divorces
An Alternative to Path to Divorce We provide confidential mediation services for individuals seeking to resolve family disputes. Mediation may offer a path to resolution that…
Learn moreModifications to Child Custody and Support
Post-Judgment Changes to Custody, Support, and Divorce Agreements Life doesn’t stand still after a divorce or custody agreement is finalized. Circumstances change, children grow, incomes shift,…
Learn moreNon-Traditional Family Law Issues
Protecting the Rights of All Families in a Changing Legal Landscape We recognize that families take many forms. Whether you are in a same-sex marriage, a…
Learn moreOrders of Protection and Domestic Violence
Protection. Safety. Peace of Mind. If you are facing threats, harassment, or violence in your home or relationship, you are not alone—and legal protection is available.…
Learn moreParental Alienation
Protecting Parent-Child Bonds in High-Conflict Custody Cases Parental alienation occurs when one parent, either subtly or overtly, attempts to undermine or sever the relationship between a…
Learn moreParental Relocation
Legal Guidance for Custodial Parents and Parents Opposing a Move When a custodial parent wishes to move with a child, whether to another part of New…
Learn morePaternity
Establishing or Challenging Legal Fatherhood in New York Establishing legal paternity is a critical first step in many family law matters including child support, custody, visitation,…
Learn morePet Custody (Pet-Nups)
While pets are legally considered property in New York, a 2021 law requires judges to determine pet custody based on the animal’s best interests, similar to…
Learn morePost-Divorce Litigation
Common Reasons for Post-Divorce Proceedings in NYC Post-divorce litigation may involve: Why You Need an NYC Post-Divorce Attorney Life changes, and your divorce agreement may need…
Learn morePostnuptial Agreements (Postnups)
What Is a Postnuptial Agreement? A postnuptial agreement represents “a legally binding contract entered into by spouses after they are married.” Unlike prenuptial agreements signed before…
Learn moreSame-Sex Family Law
Protecting the Rights of LGBTQ+ Families in New York At Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP, we are proud to represent LGBTQ+ individuals and families with skill, discretion,…
Learn moreSurrogacy Issues
Surrogacy In the News Surrogacy Issues in New York New York Surrogacy Lawyers You Can Trust Before starting a family through surrogacy, let Cohen Stine Kapoor’s…
Learn moreUniform Child Custody Jurisdiction & Enforcement Act (UCCJEA)
What Does the UCCJEA Do? The Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act establishes guidelines for determining which state has authority in child custody cases. The…
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