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About Lance H. Meyer, Esq.

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Legal matters pertaining to family law can be both complex and emotional. If you are going through divorce, child custody, property distribution, estate planning, or other family-related issue, you know.

You also know you need an experienced family law lawyer who understands every facet of the law and will represent your side with your best interests and legal rights at the forefront.

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The Law Office of Lance H. Meyer provides all the legal representation you need

The Law Office of Lance H. Meyer, a leading law firm in the New York City & Long Island Area, provides quality legal representation in all areas of family law, and puts the client’s interests and priorities first. We strive to always advocate on your behalf and provide vigorous legal representation that gets favorable results, both in and out of court.

We have a thorough understanding of the court system throughout the greater New York City & Long Island Area, including Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island, and Westchester, and a comprehensive set of practice areas.

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Our services

01 Divorce Law

02 Pre/Post-Nuptial Agreements

03 Spousal Support

04 Same Sex Divorce

05 Child Support

06 Child Custody

07 Family Law

08 Estate Planning

Why Choose Us?

Trust

We start by offering a complimentary consultation to learn about you and your situation. Armed with this knowledge, we develop the best strategy and approach, and make the best recommendation for moving forward. This initial consultation also serves to help you learn about us.

Attention to You

From your first phone call to our office, we provide service that is friendly, caring, and compassionate, and when it comes time to fight for your rights, we are focused and objective, while also serving your needs and interests aggressively. Unlike the cookie-cutter approach many law firms use for their clients, we work closely with clients to provide an individual, personalized strategy, and aim to achieve each client’s goals in as cost-effective and stress-free a manner as possible.

Cost

Our fees are reasonable and competitive.

Competence

We combine the capabilities of available technology with our legal expertise to formulate legal strategies that are sound and tailored to your unique case. With proper legal representation on your side, you can reduce the stress and heartache that usually accompanies family law matters.

Professional Affiliations

Lance H. Meyer, Esq. is a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association, and the Nassau County Bar Association.

Availability

Our phone line is available 24/7 to take your call.

Testimonials
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  • 02 Divorce Law
  • 03 Divorce Law
  • 04 Divorce Law
  • 05 Child Support
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Family Law

Family Law

From the initial consultation until the bitter end, Mr. Meyer provided the best for me and my family. Mr. Meyer listens to your concerns and provides the best guidance to get you the best outcome. My. Meyer is honest, kind and is also available when you have an immediate concern or question. Mr. Meyer always responds in a timely manner. Thank you isn’t enough. Mr. Meyer will take care of you and your family. Thank you, thank you.

Divorce Law

Divorce Law

Divorce Law

Child Support

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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New York divorce laws are complicated and we rarely recommend couples complete the process without consulting with a qualified divorce attorney. However, if you believe you and your spouse have sorted out all the property, parenting, and financial issues, and that your divorce will be uncontested, Do-It-Yourself Uncontested Divorce may be an option.

If you still need to work out parenting and financial issues, and your situation does not involve domestic violence, divorce mediation is an out-of-court option to consider that can save time and money for both spouses.

New York State law requires: 1) that one spouse first file for divorce (the plaintiff) and 2) the summons prepared as a result of the filing must be personally served on the other spouse (the defendant). If you are unable to locate your spouse and want the notice served by some other means, you must apply for alternate service with the with the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office.

A divorce is considered uncontested if you and your spouse both: 1) agree to the divorce and 2) have reached agreement regarding finances, children, and marital property.

A divorce is considered contested if either you or your spouse: 1) do not want to get a divorce, 2) do not agree on the grounds for the divorce, 3) do not agree on matters regarding finances, children, and marital property.

Child support is the money a non-custodial parent pays to the custodial parent in the support and maintenance of the couple’s children who are under age 21.

The court calculates child support by: 1) combining the total of each parent’s net income (gross income minus certain deductions such as taxes), 2) multiplying the net income total by a percentage based on the number of children to receive support, and 3) splitting that amount to align with each parent’s proportion of net income against their combined net income total.

The Courts may consider additional factors in child support calculations such as expenses for child care, education, and medical care.

Custody is one parent’s legal right to control how his or her child is raised, also referred to as parenting. Courts determine who has legal custody, the right to make major decisions about their child, and physical custody, which parent the child lives with on a day-to-day basis. The noncustodial parent will probably be granted visitation rights to visit his or her child so as to remain an active part of their life.

A judge takes a variety of factors into consideration when determining which parent will receive custody of a child. The judge will always consider what is in the best interests of the child. A few of the factors a judge might consider include:

  • Who the child’s primary caretaker is
  • The quality of the home environment each parent provides
  • The suitability of each parent, including their job, lifestyle, mental and physical health, etc.
  • If the child has siblings and where they live
  • If the parent can provide emotional and intellectual support for the child
  • The existence of abuse or domestic violence

When a couple divorces, the Courts rely on the Equitable Distribution law to determine an equitable division of marital property, which is not necessarily 50/50. The Equitable Distribution law considers the assets either or both spouses attained in the course of their marriage (marital property) and also any debt the couple incurred. Property either spouse owned prior to the marriage (separate property) does not factor into the accounting of equitable distribution. Nor does inheritance, personal injury payments, or gifts received during the marriage (excluding those from the spouse).

Your ex-spouse may be ordered by the court to pay spousal support, called spousal maintenance or alimony. A spouse seeking to receive support must first file a support petition and provide a financial disclosure and other relevant documentation. The other spouse must be served the petition, complete his or her own financial disclosure, and then appear in court when summoned.

The New York statute provides calculation formulas that consider the length of the marriage, each spouse’s earnings potential, and factors such as each spouse’s age and physical health, and how much each contributed to the home and lifestyle they led while married. Based on the information provided, a judge in the case will determine if spousal maintenance should be paid.

A spouse may also petition to receive temporary maintenance during pending divorce cases where the divorce has been contested.