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Experienced Westchester Family Law and Divorce Lawyer

At the Law Offices of Joy Y. Frank, we skillfully represent clients in all manner of divorce-related issues. Regardless of whether you have an uncontested or contested divorce, need to settle a child custody dispute or are seeking to modify a preexisting spousal support order, we are here to help. We guide you through the difficult process of getting divorced, while protecting your financial interests and parental rights.

Our law firm is located in White Plains, New York, and represents men and women from diverse cultures, social, and economic backgrounds. We proudly serve people throughout White Plains, Westchester County, Yonkers, the Bronx, and Mt. Vernon.

Contact our law firm's founding attorney — Joy Y. Frank — to schedule a convenient appointment. She has years of experience helping clients resolve complex disputes involving child custody, visitation, child support, alimony, and property division.

Ms. Frank has travelled to numerous foreign countries and is conversant in Spanish. She is sensitive to clients' emotional needs during the difficult divorce process, but she is also extremely knowledgeable about the law to help clients with the financial and business aspects of divorce.

Divorce and Legal Separation

With over 13 years of trial experience, Ms. Frank has the legal knowledge necessary to advise you on the financial implications, business concerns and legal considerations of a divorce. Her goal is to explain your legal options in a manner you can understand, allowing you to make an informed decision about how to proceed. She clearly explains all the terms of a divorce or separation agreement to you before anything is signed. Whether you and your spouse are in the middle of a dispute or have worked through the issues, Ms. Frank is ready to help you. She tailors her approach around the unique goals and needs of each client.

When possible, we recommend that couples attempt to resolve disputes through cooperative methods before pursuing a trial. In addition to divorce litigation, our office also provides full-scale mediation and collaborative divorce services.

In addition, attorney Frank drafts prenuptial and marital agreements to define your rights and obligations while protecting your rights.

Some disputes can only be resolved in the courtroom. Our office represents clients in divorce-relating litigation, orders of protection hearings, modification proceedings and contempt hearings. Ms. Frank has the professional insight and legal knowledge to advocate for your rights every step of the way.

General Litigation

We also handle a variety of legal issues in other practice areas, including:

• Adoption
• Real estate
• Business law
• Personal injury (including medical malpractice)
• Estate planning
• Employment law
• Professional liability

We combine large law firm experience with personalized, small-firm service.

Ready to Help You

Whether you are concerned about getting divorced with a foreclosure looming, want to learn more about collaborative solutions or you need help enforcing a preexisting divorce-related order, the Law Offices of Joy Y. Frank can help.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation, and learn more about your legal rights in the meantime by visiting our family law center.