Syracuse, New York Divorce Lawyer

As a divorce attorney, Beth Locastro believes it is important for clients to be involved in their case and to understand the options that are available. In addition to helping clients understand grounds for divorce, we also help you understand your options such as divorce mediation and divorce litigation. With this knowledge, you can be involved in the decisions that are made regarding your future.

If you are interested in scheduling your free consultation, call the Law Office of Beth A.S. Locastro, Esq., Attorney & Counselor at Law at 315-579-0273. You may also fill out a contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you promptly.

Grounds for divorce in New York

New York is a "fault" state which means that you need to have a statutory ground to file for divorce. Attorney Beth Locastro can clearly explain the grounds for divorce in New York. Some examples of the grounds are as follows:

• Adultery
• One year abandonment
• Three years imprisonment
• Cruel and inhuman treatment
• Living separate and apart with a valid decree of separation
• Living separate and apart with a valid separation agreement

You may have many questions about grounds for divorce and how they will affect child custody and support. We are here to answer your questions and help you through this process.

Our firm can assist you in completing all initial paperwork and filing it promptly with the court. We can also advise your options based on your individual situation. Depending on your situation, you may consider divorce mediation or divorce litigation.

Divorce mediation involves discussing issues with your spouse and reaching workable decisions in a relatively amicable manner. You will have more control over the final result. Beth Locastro is a Certified Mediator.

Divorce litigation happens in a contested divorce when the parties are unable to come to an agreement in mediation and are unable to form an amicable result. Often, divorce litigation can arise when there is unequal bargaining power between the parties. For example, domestic violence may have been present in the marriage.

In an uncontested divorce, one party files for divorce and the other party defaults and thereby waves their time to respond. The party is served with divorce papers, does not respond and by default agrees to the divorce.

Separation agreements may be required in uncontested divorces depending upon the parties individual circumstances.  Separation agreements can also be used to settle contested divorces. Separation agreements provide directives for custody, visitation, child and spousal support. Additionally, marital assets and debts are divided. Marital assets and debts can include the marital home, debts, pension plans, personal property, bank accounts and loans.

Contact us to schedule your free consultation. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with evening and weekend hours available by appointment.

The Law Office of Beth A.S. Locastro, Esq.,
Attorney & Counselor at Law
100 Kreischer Road
North Syracuse, NY 13212
Phone: 315-579-0273
Fax: 315-422-3259
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The Law Office of Beth A.S. Locastro, Esq., Attorney & Counselor at Law is located in Syracuse, New York and provides family law representation to clients in the cities of Syracuse, North Syracuse, Liverpool, Chittenango, Cicero, North Syracuse, Brewerton, Phoenix, Mexico, Manlius, Fayetteville and DeWitt.

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