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 Brooklyn
A Brooklyn divorce is filed in Kings County Supreme Court, 360 Adams Street. Divorce is a Supreme Court matter — Family Court can decide custody, visitation and support, but it cannot grant a divorce.
If a Family Court case is already open on custody or support, it interacts with the divorce rather than running independently of it. Sorting out which court decides what, and in what order, is worth doing at the outset.
Brooklyn Divorce Lawyer — common questions
Where do I get an index number for a Brooklyn divorce?
An index number is purchased from the Kings County Clerk, in the same building as the Supreme Court at 360 Adams Street. It is the first filing step and the case cannot proceed without it.
Do I meet New York's residency requirement?
New York requires a residency connection before it will hear a divorce — generally at least one year, and two years in some situations, depending on where you married, where you lived as a married couple, and where the grounds arose. It is worth confirming before anything is filed.
Can Family Court grant my divorce if a case is already open there?
No. Family Court can decide custody, visitation and support, but only Supreme Court can grant a divorce. If a Family Court case is already open, the two proceedings interact and the sequencing needs to be handled deliberately.
The answers above are general information about practising divorce law in Brooklyn, 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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