Dutchess County Family Law Attorney
If you are in a long-term relationship with a partner of the same sex, you may be entitled to seek a fair property settlement in the event of a break up of your relationship. Same-sex couples who have entered into shared financial arrangements for real estate, leases, auto loans and other debts and investments may be held to the same rights and obligations under New York law as married couples. If you and your partner adopted a child, either as an individual or with your partner, you may also seek the right to obtain custody or fair parenting time after the separation.
Vergilis, Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP, is recognized as one of Hudson Valley's prominent family law firms protecting the rights of same-sex couples in all matters relating to property division and custody and visitation rights. Through continuing education, attending legal conferences and professional presentations with colleagues throughout the state, our attorneys work hard to remain on the cutting edge of New York domestic relations laws.
If you are in a same-sex relationship, or thinking about entering into a domestic arrangement with a same-sex partner, talk to us to get clear answers about your legal rights and obligations. We provide a free telephone consultation.
We can answer your questions, such as:
- Does New York recognize formal domestic partnerships?
- What obligations for debts and financial co-mingling of assets will I have in a same-sex domestic relationship?
- Will I have the right to make medical, legal and financial decisions for my partner?
- In the event of a broken relationship, will I retain right to my personal property?
- How do we divide co-mingled assets attained over the length of the relationship?
- If I become a step-parent of my partner's child, will I have parenting rights if the relationship ends?
- Is it a good idea to sign an agreement similar to a prenuptial agreement for married couples?
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At Vergilis, Stenger, Roberts, Davis & Diamond, LLP, our New York family law attorneys are ready to help you fight to protect your interests in all issues related to same-sex relationships. We understand how emotional and personal your relationship is to you and your partner. We promise to treat your case with complete confidentiality, while being responsive and sensitive to your needs and concerns throughout your case. You will work directly with your lawyer, while remaining confident in the knowledge that your attorney will rely on the support and knowledge of a team of experienced family law attorneys. Contact us to arrange a consultation about your circumstances with one of our New York same-sex relationship lawyers at a convenient office near you.
