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South Shore of Long Island Divorce Lawyer

3d businessman salute For some couples, married life is a dream come true. For others, it's a little more complicated.

The truth is that no matter who you are, where you live, or what you do, there's always a chance that your marriage won't go entirely according to plans. While we all expect to fall in love, get married and live happily ever after, plenty of things can go wrong in a relationship. Sometimes, the best thing you can do is cut ties and start fresh.

Long Island happens to have one of the lowest divorce rates in the country. On top of that, New York is also a state with a relatively low divorce rate, with only 12.9 out of 1000 pairs getting a divorce in 2016. Of course, as reassuring as these numbers can be, they don't mean much if you happen to be one of those couples that need to seek the help of a family lawyer. Ultimately, when time comes to face issues like divorce, child custody agreements and equitable distribution settlements, the only thing that will really help is knowing you have a divorce attorney nearby that can help.

Fortunately, Darren Shapiro offers his clients a range of family law services, from a convenient location in Nassau County. For residents of South Shore Long Island, Attorney Shapiro can be an ideal choice for support, thanks to his in-depth knowledge of both the Queens, Nassau County and Suffolk County Long Island areas.

Finding your South Shore Divorce Lawyer

The right divorce attorney can only do so much to alleviate the pain of a divorce. No-one can help you to avoid the emotional turmoil that comes with the end of a marriage. However, a good divorce lawyer can make sure that you have all the resources you need to move into the next part of your life with as little stress and pain as possible. Ultimately, for most couples facing a divorce, the best thing that can happen is that they get a quick resolution and can begin to move on with their lives as quickly as possible. Attorney Shapiro is on hand to offer that outcome to his South Shore Long Island clients. However, as a diligent Long Island Divorce Lawyer, Mr. Shapiro will empower his clients with options and fight hard for his clients that need it.

The South Shore of Long Island is an area that Attorney Shapiro is deeply familiar with from his time as a divorce lawyer, child custody attorney and family lawyer. Encompassing the areas of Queens, the borders of Suffolk and Nassau Counties, and various other communities like the Rockaways, the South Shore is a dynamic and thriving location brimming with families from different backgrounds and cultures. No matter which part of the South Shore you call your home, Attorney Shapiro is on hand to help with all areas of family law, ranging from adoption and child custody to divorce and equitable distribution.

Not only does Attorney Shapiro's local nature make him a convenient choice for people in the South Shore of Long Island, but it also ensures that he has an in-depth understanding of the local court rooms. Attorney Shapiro has worked on many cases in the courts of Long Island over the years and can prepare his clients accordingly for any experiences they might have within those halls.

A Child Custody Attorney in South Shore Long Island

Whether you're dealing with a problem related to divorce, or something else entirely, it helps to know that you have the support of a professional on your side. Attorney Shapiro helps his clients manage their family law experience with compassion and professionalism, and he's not just there to help with divorce either. Attorney Shapiro also has extensive experience dealing with cases like visitation rights and child custody too. From his law and mediation office in Nassau County, located just beside the Jericho Turnpike, Attorney Shapiro can provide guidance and support to the residents of the Southern Shore of Long Island.

While Mr. Shapiro is available to help with litigation, he can also offer other modes of alternative dispute resolution for partners or individuals who would prefer to avoid interacting with the courts as much as possible. For instance, Attorney Shapiro is also a trained collaborative lawyer who has worked alongside social workers, psychologists, and other professionals to help his clients get the best results out of their cases. Additionally, Attorney Shapiro is also a certified mediator.

Mediation gives residents of Long Island's Southern Shore an opportunity to discuss their issues in a place without judgement or bias. With mediation, it's possible for partners in the process of a divorce to make their own decisions about their future for the most part. Attorney Shapiro can then draft up the documentation required to have those choices approved by the courts of Long Island and ensure that the couple spends as little time in the court room as possible. Mediation can even help some couples to maintain some of their relationship for the benefit of the children that might be involved in a marriage.

Do You Need a South Shore Divorce Attorney?

While divorce will always be a complicated experience for everyone involved, it's helpful for South Shore Long Island residents to know that has years of experience dealing with cases just like theirs. Attorney Shapiro's office off the Jericho Turnpike provides a safe and comfortable place for clients to come and discuss their legal issues with a free thirty-minute consultation. To contact Attorney Shapiro and arrange your initial consultation of up to a half hour today, either fill out our contact form, or contact us at (516) 333-6555.

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