At the Law Offices of Clifford J. Petroske in Bohemia, Suffolk County, New York, we understand that you have enough to worry about when dealing with a divorce or family law matter. The last thing you need to worry about is whether your lawyer is properly handling your legal affairs.
Our firm is devoted exclusively to matrimonial and family law issues. We have the experience and legal knowledge to deliver the results you deserve. Earning your trust matters most to us, and we work hard to keep it.
We start with a hands-on approach in which the facts of your case are carefully considered and an effective, aggressive strategy is conceived at the outset. Empowering our clients to make intelligent decisions and to remain active in litigation and settlement negotiations is a key component.
Success in matrimonial and family law requires careful planning and client preparation. We will give you the tools to best handle your home situation – and the courtroom – with confidence. But you also need experienced leadership. Drawing on a thorough knowledge of the law, mixed with practical insights into courtroom conventions and personalities, our attorneys and staff are uniquely positioned to successfully analyze and execute every aspect of your case.
. - contested divorce,including complex litigation and high net worth cases
- uncontested and no-fault divorce
- same-gender divorce
- appeals
- annulment
- legal separation
- post-judgment modification and enforcement
- custody and visitation
- relocation
- grandparent rights
- child support
- maintenance and spousal support
- paternity
- family offense proceedings (orders of protection)
- private placement and step-parent adoption
- name change
- qualified domestic relations orders (QDRO's)
- pre-nuptial agreements
- domestic partner agreements
- cohabitation agreements