New York and New Jersey Divorce Attorney
With More Than 15 Years of Experience
Jersey City • Hoboken • North Bergen • Hudson County • New York City
A divorce proceeding is difficult for anyone. It is a lawsuit to end a marriage, and like all lawsuits, it can quickly become costly and time-consuming for both parties. Before long, it can take a financial and emotional toll on you and your family.
At the law office of Frances Nicotra, Esq., we know the damage a divorce can cause. We work toward a mutual resolution of all divorce issues while protecting your rights as a spouse and as a parent.
It is our aim to be the gateway of transition away from difficult times into a much happier, healthier and more harmonious chapter in your life. Contact our office in Jersey City, New Jersey, to speak with experienced divorce lawyer Frances Nicotra.
We Effectively Resolve the Issues of Divorce
Our goal is to resolve your legal issues without the need for litigation. Doing so can save you money and minimize the overall damage to your family. Litigation is so costly and time-consuming that it is rarely in our clients' best interest. We maintain our focus on keeping you involved and informed through every phase of the process.
- Cause for Divorce — The petition must state a valid cause or "grounds" for the divorce such as abandonment, mental cruelty or irreconcilable differences.
- Spousal Support (Alimony) — In many cases, the non-wage earning spouse is entitled to continuing financial support after the marriage. In order to determine an appropriate amount, the court considers the length of the marriage, the non-wage earning spouse's ability to earn and what each spouse contributed to the marriage.
- Child Support — The obligation to financially support your children does not end when the marriage does. Both parents owe a continuing financial duty to the children.
- Parenting Time (Child Custody and Visitation) — Each parent is entitled to parenting time with the child unless the parent poses a threat to the health, safety and well-being of the child.
- Marital Property Division — The cause of your divorce has nothing to do with what you will get when the property is divided. We will see that you get a fair and just distribution of the marital assets.
- Marital Debt Negotiation — We represent couples in marital debt negotiation with creditors so that they can resolve one of the most important issues that can lead to and complicate divorce. In many cases, resolving overwhelming debt can prevent the divorce altogether.
- Same Sex / Gay Marriage — We can also assist with any issues that arise out of a domestic partnership, including asset division, domestic partnership agreements or child support and parenting time issues.
- Prenuptial Agreements — If you are considering marriage, we can help you preserve your assets with a prenuptial agreement.
After a divorce is finalized, we can handle any modification of orders due to changed circumstances such as parent relocation and change of employment.
Feel free to contact our office to speak to our lawyer about your legal issues. Frances Nicotra is licensed in both New Jersey and New York. Spanish-speaking services are available. For your convenience, we accept PayPal.
Frances Nicotra, Esq. represents clients throughout New Jersey and New York in communities such as Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, Union City, Guttenberg, West New York, North Bergen, Secaucus, Bayonne, Kearny and Hudson County.
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