Caring White Plains Divorce and Separation Attorney
Handling Simple and Complex, Contested and Uncontested Divorce Cases
Whether you own substantial financial assets, real estate, or have little else but debts to resolve in a divorce, the Law Offices of Joy Y. Frank can help. We pride ourselves on providing personal attention to each client, and are here to provide skilled legal counsel about your child custody, visitation, spousal support (alimony), property division and business valuation issues.
Located in White Plains, New York, our law firm concentrates on helping our clients with all matters of legal separation and divorce-related disputes. We have protected our clients' financial and personal interests for well over a decade, and are here for you as well.
Founded by compassionate and experienced attorney Joy Y. Frank, our firm tailors our approach around each client's unique goals and needs. Divorce lawyer Joy Y. Frank has been assisting people from diverse cultures and economic backgrounds facing complicated and simple divorce-related disputes for more than 10 years. Before signing any binding divorce decree or separation agreement, contact us to schedule a consultation.
Determining the Right Divorce Process for You
During an initial consultation, attorney Frank meets with clients to understand whether they are seeking a divorce at this time or are interested in a legal separation. She considers such things as:
- Are you living with your spouse?
- Are you two civil to each other; would an amicable divorce be possible?
- Do you openly communicate with your spouse?
- Are there special considerations like domestic violence or significant assets that need to be addressed?
Based on this information, attorney Frank helps clients zero-in on the divorce process that best suit your particular needs. Mediation is a cost-effective method for couples committed to reaching an amicable divorce by discussing the best options for their family. A neutral third party helps the couple air their grievances and work toward workable solutions. Ms. Frank handles mediations, where she does not advocate for either party, yet helps them resolve the issues between themselves. Unlike a non-attorney Mediator, Ms. Frank can handle all the legal paperwork necessary from beginning to the end.
Similarly, collaborative divorce provides an alternative to litigation. It differs from mediation in that both sides are represented by their own lawyers, who work towards resolving issues outside of court through developing separation agreements.
Of course, divorce litigation might also be an option, particularly if you are unable to amicably reach solutions in a non-adversarial manner. Regardless of which method of resolution you choose, attorney Joy Y. Frank will be there to guide you through the legal process to an effective dissolution of marriage.
Child Custody and Financial Support
In any divorce, spouses must eventually reach mutually acceptable agreements concerning complicated issues. Emotional disputes related to child support, child custody or visitation rights will hinder your ability to reach thorough, yet flexible parenting and visitation plans. Divorce lawyer Joy Y. Frank will assist you in reaching agreements that protect your parental rights as well as your financial future.
Business Interests and Property Division
Whether you have no assets to fight over in a divorce or you have significant property holdings, an experienced and caring divorce attorney can help you protect your rights and meet your goals. Where complex property division is an issue, she partners with outside appraisers and business evaluators to calculate the accurate value of her client's marital assets and its appropriate distribution.
If you are concerned about how a divorce will impact your business and your financial future, you also need an attorney savvy enough to handle the complex issues involved in property division. Wide ranges of assets need to be properly valued and equitably distributed in the event of a divorce. These include:
- Real estate holdings
- Business valuations (particularly difficult for smaller, family-owned businesses)
- Stock incentive plans
- Overseas investment accounts
- Deferred compensation
- Asset and brokerage accounts
- Executive and director compensation
- Pensions, IRAs, and 401(k)s and other retirement benefits
Ready to Protect Your Future
Our law firm represents people throughout New York, Westchester, White Plains, Hartsdale, Scarsdale, Rye, Harrison, and Portchester, including in Yonkers. Contact us today to schedule a convenient appointment and discover how we can help you. Reference our family law center to learn more about your legal rights.