Friendly Divorce In New York

April 21, 2011 - PRLog -- Is a friendly and amicable New York divorce really possible?

When couples can’t seem to agree on anything, sometimes divorce seems like the only reasonable option. In those situations, it is imperative to deal with an experienced matrimonial attorney who is sensitive to family needs and the impact that impending divorce will have on them.

Joshua Ketover, an experienced Garden City, New York matrimonial attorney, knows the legal and practical family issues of divorce intimately and has always been a reliable source of resolution and comfort to families. Contrary to popular belief, the two issues are not exclusive of each other.

Joshua Ketover observes that nearly every person in New York will need to hire an attorney at some point during his or her lifetime. For many, the first time you hire an attorney will be in connection with the dissolution of your marriage. What should you look for when choosing a divorce attorney?

First and foremost, choose a New York divorce attorney with whom you feel comfortable. You are going to have to confide in this person the details of your relationship with your spouse as well as the details of your finances and lifestyle together. Choose someone with whom you can communicate easily.

Second, select an attorney who is capable of taking your case to trial. Even though an overwhelming percentage of divorce cases will settle before trial, you want to have someone on your side that can try your case if necessary. If you select an attorney who is not equipped with trial skills and trial experience, then your spouse's attorney can - and most likely will - take advantage of your attorney's lack of courtroom experience and use that advantage to force a settlement in your divorce that is more advantageous to your spouse and less advantageous to you.

Third, if you or your spouse owns a business, select an attorney who has some background in business, either by way of education or experience. The attorney you choose should be able to analyze business and personal tax returns, balance sheets, and other basic financial information. This type of analysis will be crucial in identifying issues in your divorce relative to marital income, lifestyle and support.

Finally, consider choosing a divorce attorney from a New York legal firm that offers diversified services to its clients. Ketover and Associates in Garden City, for example, has a number of specialties within its practice. Sometimes, lawyers specialize in one or two practice areas and have limited general knowledge in other areas. A diversified firm can offer you specialized knowledge in numerous practice areas, depending on the firm's size. Not only will a diversified law firm provide your divorce attorney with legal resources in the event complex issues develop in your case, but they will provide you with legal resources for other concerns that could arise out of your divorce, such as the need for a Will or a Power of Attorney, or occur during your lifetime, such as a workplace injury, automobile accident or municipal court matter.

For additional information, visit http://www.ketoverlaw.com, or call them at 877-703-2000 for a free case evaluation.

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Joshua Ketover and his legal team have handled all manner of complex litigation and transactional issues including, but not limited to, family law, criminal law, negligence, employment law, corporate disputes, as well as real estate and property disputes.