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 on Staten Island
A Staten Island divorce is filed in Richmond County Supreme Court, 26 Central Avenue, not in Brooklyn.
Richmond County is a smaller bench than Kings County. Practically, that means the calendar behaves differently and matters can move on a different rhythm than a Brooklyn case of the same complexity.
Staten Island Divorce Lawyer — common questions
Is a Staten Island divorce filed in Brooklyn?
No. Richmond County has its own Supreme Court at 26 Central Avenue, and a Staten Island divorce is filed there.
Is the process different from Brooklyn?
The law is the same statewide. What differs is the size of the bench and the calendar, so a Richmond County case can move on a different rhythm than a Kings County case of the same complexity.
Where do custody and support cases go?
Richmond County Family Court, unless they are being decided as part of a pending Supreme Court divorce. Which court is correct depends on whether a divorce action already exists.
The answers above are general information about practising divorce law on Staten Island, 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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