At the law firm of Pollak & Slepian, you can receive help from a proven Queens attorney. The team at this office offers services in probate, real estate law, and family law, and they are equipped and qualified to take on your case and assist you at this time. If you are on the brink of a divorce and are wondering where you can turn and who you can trust at this crucial juncture in your life, you should first seek out the support of the team here. Do you need professional assistance in regards to making child custody or spousal support matters? Are you looking for help in making a residential and commercial sale or purchase? You should not hesitate to seek out the help and support you need at this time. Moreover, if you are facing complications in regards to landlord and tenant issues or the drafting of wills and trusts, let a lawyer here provide you with the representation your case calls for today. Contact this law firm now.
We have deep knowledge of matrimonial and divorce law and are proud to say that we protect spousal rights in an aggressive but compassionate manner. Call us today for a case review and allow us to communicate why we are the best queens divorce attorneys serving the Metropolitan area.
Child Support
If a judge has ordered your former spouse to pay child support and he or she has not done so, you need skilled legal assistance from Pollak & Slepian, L.L.P. on your side. Or, if you require an increase in financial contribution from the other parent or conversely, are unable to meet your child support responsibilities and would like to petition the court to modify your payments, a seasoned attorney from the firm is prepared to help. The firm’s team of New York child support lawyers has more than eight decades of combined legal experience-insight they put to work on your behalf to help you obtain the results you and your family need.
Child Custody and Visitation
When pursuing custody or visitation rights, you need to ensure that your rights are being upheld and that you are not being taken advantage of during these legal proceedings. Divorce can often be fraught with highly contested and hostile issues, and some couples go through the process feeling betrayed and hurt. Such emotionally volatile circumstances often result in retaliation by one parent against the other. This can cause dissension as well as legal complications.
Adoption
You need a family law attorney on your side who has traversed the complex area of adoption law many times in the past, and can guide you through all of the legal issues and paperwork in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Our firm understands the issues that will arise, has the expertise you need, and you will receive the full extent of our talent when you retain our services.
Paternity
If you are hoping to establish paternity for the father of your child, the family law lawyers at Pollak & Slepian, L.L.P. are ready to assist you. They can put their more than eight decades of legal experience to work on your behalf, fighting tirelessly to protect your interests through each stage of the legal process. They recognize how challenging and emotionally charged paternity actions can be. That’s why they pair aggressive litigation with compassionate dedication to their clients. You don’t have to face this situation alone. Turn to the firm that will give your case the time and attention it deserves.
Premarital Agreement
New York is an equitable distribution state, which means that, in cases of divorce in which there is no prenuptial agreement or postnuptial agreement, all marital property will be equitably divided among the divorcing spouses. Equitable distribution of assets may not necessarily mean a strictly equal split; property is divided in a manner that is meant to be fair to both parties based on their unique circumstances. According to New York law, marital property includes any property accumulated by either spouse after the marriage has become official. Division of assets can be one of the most highly contested issues in divorce, and it is essential that you are able to fight to ensure that your rights are being upheld and that you are not being taken advantage of or shortchanged.
Guardianship
If you are a family member of a loved one who passed without a will or trust, you need to act quickly to protect their assets. Before the government has a chance to take a hold of your inheritance and property to distribute as it sees fit, contact Pollak & Slepian, L.L.P. Our firm’s team will help with probate and administration of a decedent’s estate and provide counsel regarding guardianship proceedings. We understand how crucial these matters are to your family’s well-being and we will actively pursue the best possible outcome for any legal situation.
Spousal Support
Plan Ahead Financially: If you think you will require spousal support after the divorce in order to maintain your current standard of living, take extra steps to ensure you’re getting the right amount. Your comfort and wellbeing could be on the line if you are granted too little per month. Additionally, start opening new accounts – bank and credit – in only your name now.
Legal Separation
Martin Pollak’s practice focuses on all phases of Matrimonial Law, including dissolution and legal separation proceedings, child custody and visitation, spousal and child support, equitable distribution of marital and separate marital property division.
Consider Your Safety: If emotions have flared to violent levels – or you feel there is reason for such an event to occur during the divorce – you should consider getting a restraining order against your spouse as soon as possible. You don’t have to wait for the divorce to finalize before obtaining one, and you don’t have to feel embarrassed by the fact that you want protection.
Contract disputes usually arise when one party in a legally binding agreement is accused of failing to deliver on his or her end of the deal, or when one party is accused of carrying out an action that is prohibited in the contract. Sometimes, conflicts arise because both parties interpret certain parts of the contract differently. These types of conflicts can lead to major financial losses for businesses, serious personal losses, ruined business relationships and many other negative repercussions.
The lawyers at Pollak & Slepian, L.L.P. have in-depth understanding of real estate law in the state of New York, as well in-depth understanding of how contracts work. They can use this knowledge to help you stand up for your rights when your contract terms are not properly being honored, or when you are being falsely accused of a breach of contract. Contact the firm today so one of our new york real estate lawyers can help you effectively resolve your case!
Construction Litigation
There are numerous other areas that are covered under real estate litigation, including but not limited to complex commercial construction issues, disputes with banks and developers, and lawsuits between purchasers and sellers of property. Whatever issue you are facing, it is essential for you to have skillful representation on your side to fight the process and protect your rights. Pollak & Slepian, L.L.P. is dedicated to providing its clients with strong and aggressive representation to ensure that they are not taken advantage of and that their rights are upheld throughout the duration of the transaction at hand. Contact the firm today to discuss the real estate litigation issues that you are facing and to schedule your initial consultation to retain the services you need.
Real Estate Transactions
Purchasing property is often one of the largest investments a family will make, and it is essential that an attorney is present when negotiations begin regarding price and terms of sale. With the help of an understanding attorney who knows how to protect your rights, you can feel confident in the methods taken to ensure that your real estate transaction is completed effectively. Having an attorney on your side and acting on behalf of your best interests is more advantageous to the outcome than if you forego legal counsel.
Land Use and Zoning
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
We have conducted hundreds of residential and commercial real estate closings. Our veteran attorneys will assist you in all aspects of the law, from landlord tenant issues, bankruptcy, zoning and more. Hire Pollak & Slepian to be your Nassau county real estate attorney.
With more than 85+ years of combined legal experience, our lawyers are committed to serving you in the areas of divorce, real estate contracts, estate planning, estate administration, civil litigation, and more.
Wills
Probate is a court process that proves the authenticity of your Last Will & Testament, and permits the passing of your property to those designated in your Last Will to receive it. If one dies “intestate” or, without a Last Will & Testament, the similar process of “administration” of the estate is used to transfer a decadent’s property to his or her heirs at law, or distributees.
Trusts
While most estates that have a will require probate to determine their validity, there are a few ways for decedents’ heirs to avoid probate. Trusts are not required to go through the probate court, so persons that create living trusts may skip the probate process and therefore the fees that are associated with probate. Another way might be to name a joint owner to your property or to designate a beneficiary to receive your property upon your death. Then your estate will automatically go to the joint owner or beneficiary rather than going through a probate court. Talk to a probate attorney from the firm to find out the best course of action.
Power of Attorney
In order to maximize assets and make sure that property is distributed as desired, persons may create an estate plan. This plan may utilize a number of different legal documents, such as a will, trust, power of attorney, and others. The goal of an estate plan is to reduce future confusion and disputes over the decedent’s assets, hopefully allowing more peace among potential heirs.
Probate
At Pollak & Slepian, L.L.P., the attorneys stand ready to provide their clients with outstanding legal representation and dedicated experience in drafting and executing wills and trusts. The team has more than 85+ years of combined legal experience and an in-depth understanding of the intricacies of probate law in New York. With each client that the firm takes on, the lawyers fully review the situation and ensure that all of the client’s needs are met in the will or trust. A guardian, or administrator or executor, will be appointed, and the firm will work with the appointee or you throughout the entire proceeding. Questions or concerns about drafting a will and establishing a last will and testament or living trust can be directed to Pollak & Slepian, L.L.P. during a consultation.
Are you facing foreclosure threats on your home? There are a number of different ways to fight foreclosure and prevent significant damage to your credit and financial situation. It is essential that you seek the legal assistance of a real estate attorney as soon as possible in order to begin preparing a defense to your situation and evaluate options that are available to you. While not always possible, there are many cases in which an attorney can look through contractual agreements to uncover any mistakes that were made during preparation that may unbind you from the agreement or nullify the contract. Another option that you may have is a short sale of your home, or a deed in lieu. While both of these options mean giving up your home, they can leave your finances almost unscathed after foreclosure threats, and this can be a better option than foreclosure. A short sale will allow you to sell your home on the market for far less than its value in order to obtain enough funds to pay off the mortgage that you owe. A deed in lieu is a trade for forgiveness of the debt owed. Both of these transactions can prevent a foreclosure on your credit report, which is a tremendous advantage for you when you begin looking for a new home.