When the going gets tough
Marriages do not always work out. Divorce can get very complicated, which is why it is important to have a divorce attorney when moving forward with one.
Guiding clients through the process of divorce and annulment is part of this practice. The length of time and level of involvement varies case by case, because there are different assets and different emotions for each couple. There is a great deal to factor in — family, assets, funds, the length of the marriage, possessions held before the marriage, and anything related to inheritance. Where there are substantial assets to be divided, and especially where there are children, it is important to have a divorce lawyer involved.
Annulment is not to be confused with divorce and requires a different set of procedures and filings.
Some of the legal aspects of divorce handled here include
- Marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships
- Adoption and surrogacy
- Child abuse and child abduction
- The termination of a relationship and ancillary matters, including divorce, annulment, property settlements, alimony, child custody and visitation, child support and maintenance awards
- Juvenile adjudication
- Paternity testing and paternity fraud
Filing in Bay Ridge
Bay Ridge is part of Kings County, so a divorce here is filed in Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street, the same as anywhere else in Brooklyn.
Being able to meet in the neighborhood rather than downtown matters more in a divorce than in most matters, because these cases involve repeated meetings over months rather than a single transaction.
Bay Ridge Divorce Lawyer — common questions
Do I have to travel downtown for a Bay Ridge divorce?
Court appearances are at Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street. Meetings with counsel happen at the Fort Hamilton Parkway office, which for most Bay Ridge clients is a considerably shorter trip than downtown.
Is an uncontested divorce cheaper than a contested one?
Substantially. An uncontested divorce is a document process; a contested divorce is litigation, with motion practice, discovery and possibly trial. The difference in cost is a difference in kind, not degree.
What if my spouse lives outside New York?
Jurisdiction over your spouse and New York's own residency requirement are two separate questions, and both have to be satisfied. Service on an out-of-state spouse also follows different rules.
The answers above are general information about practising divorce law in Bay Ridge, not legal advice, and do not create an attorney-client relationship. Court locations and filing offices are stated as of 2026; confirm current details with the court before relying on them.
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