Long Island Family Law Firm

Working for Fairness and Equity

The state of New York requires that property be split in an equitable way. When it comes to child custody and support, the state decrees that the best interest of the child is paramount in determining the final arrangements. 

All of that begs the question – who decides what’s equitable? It has to be emphasized that “equitable” does not mean 50/50. It simply means that the settlement has to be fair. Who makes that determination, and who decides what the best interests of children are in each specific situation? 

If a divorce case goes to court, the answer to that question will be a family law judge. That underscores the importance of working hard to get a fair and just settlement worked out between the spouses and avoiding putting these basic questions into the hands of the judicial system. 

The ideal solution is for the spouses to work out a settlement with the guidance of their attorneys. They know their own interests and those of their children better than a judge does. The challenge lies in the fact that communication between spouses has usually broken down by the time a divorce negotiation begins. Trust has often been lost. Mediation can be a valuable tool for facilitating discussion and eventual agreement. 

Whether you need a third-party mediator to help open up negotiations or are looking for counsel to be your advocate in mediation, Attorney Rosenberg is ready to assist. 

Ultimately, though, spouses need a fair settlement, both for themselves and their kids. If negotiations and mediation don’t get us there, clients need a lawyer who is strong enough to take their case to court and skilled enough to produce good results.

No one can ever promise an outcome in any case, but at RFL we can confidently say this – the track record of Attorney Lee Rosenberg is pretty good. He’s good enough that his clientele includes people who are lawyers themselves, and who trust him to negotiate and – if necessary – litigate their case.