Our Practice Areas
Experienced Family Law Representation
From divorce and custody to prenuptial agreements, we handle every dimension of family law with skill, strategy, and genuine care for your outcome.
Divorce
Protecting your rights through every stage of the process.
Divorce is one of the most significant legal events in a person's life. Whether your divorce is amicable or contested, the decisions made during this process — about property, support, and children — will shape your future for years to come.
At The Lewter Law Firm, P.C., we represent clients in all types of divorce proceedings, including contested divorce, uncontested divorce, and high-net-worth divorce. Our attorneys understand the emotional weight of this process and work to achieve resolutions that protect your financial security and your family's well-being.
We handle all aspects of divorce litigation, including grounds for divorce, equitable distribution of marital assets, spousal maintenance, and post-divorce modifications. When negotiation is possible, we pursue it. When litigation is necessary, we are prepared to fight for you in court.
We Handle
- Contested and uncontested divorce
- High-net-worth and complex asset divorce
- Grounds for divorce under New York law
- Spousal maintenance and support
- Post-divorce modifications
Child Custody
Your children's best interests, always our priority.
Child custody disputes are among the most emotionally charged legal matters we handle. Our attorneys approach every custody case with a clear focus: securing an arrangement that truly serves your children's best interests while protecting your parental rights.
New York courts consider a wide range of factors when determining custody, including each parent's ability to provide a stable home, the child's relationship with each parent, and the child's own preferences depending on age. We help you present the strongest possible case for the custody arrangement your family needs.
We handle both legal custody (decision-making authority) and physical custody (where the child lives), as well as visitation schedules, relocation disputes, and modifications to existing custody orders when circumstances change.
We Handle
- Legal and physical custody arrangements
- Sole and joint custody
- Visitation and parenting time schedules
- Relocation disputes
- Custody modifications
Asset Division
Strategic representation for what you've built together.
New York is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital property is divided fairly — but not necessarily equally. Understanding what qualifies as marital property, how assets are valued, and how to protect your separate property requires experienced legal counsel.
Our attorneys have extensive experience handling complex asset division matters, including real estate, retirement accounts, business interests, investment portfolios, and deferred compensation. We work with financial experts when necessary to ensure accurate valuation and fair distribution.
We also advise clients on protecting separate property — assets owned before marriage or received as gifts or inheritance — and on the implications of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements on the division process.
We Handle
- Equitable distribution under New York law
- Real estate and marital home division
- Retirement accounts and QDROs
- Business valuation and division
- Separate property protection
Child & Spousal Support
Ensuring fair support that reflects your family's real needs.
Support orders — whether for children or a former spouse — have a direct and lasting impact on your financial stability. We represent both payors and recipients, working to ensure that support amounts are fair, accurate, and enforceable.
Child support in New York is calculated using the Child Support Standards Act (CSSA), which considers both parents' incomes and the number of children. We help clients understand how the formula applies to their situation and advocate for adjustments when appropriate, including add-on expenses for education, healthcare, and childcare.
Spousal maintenance (alimony) is determined based on a range of statutory factors, including the length of the marriage, each spouse's earning capacity, and the standard of living established during the marriage. We handle both temporary and post-divorce maintenance, as well as modifications when circumstances change.
We Handle
- Child support calculation and enforcement
- Add-on expenses (education, healthcare, childcare)
- Temporary and post-divorce spousal maintenance
- Support modifications
- Enforcement of support orders
Family Offense
Swift, decisive action when your safety is at stake.
Family offense proceedings address acts of domestic violence, harassment, stalking, and other threatening conduct between family or household members. If you or your children are in danger, we act quickly to protect you through the legal system.
We represent both petitioners seeking protection and respondents facing allegations. For victims, we move swiftly to obtain emergency orders of protection and guide you through the Family Court process. For respondents, we provide a vigorous defense to ensure your rights are protected and allegations are properly examined.
Family offense matters often intersect with divorce and custody proceedings. Our attorneys understand how to navigate these overlapping issues strategically, protecting your interests across all related proceedings.
We Handle
- Family Court family offense petitions
- Emergency and final orders of protection
- Representation for petitioners and respondents
- Intersection with divorce and custody
- Violation of order of protection proceedings
Pre/Post Nuptials & Separation Agreements
Protecting your future before and after marriage.
Prenuptial, postnuptial, and separation agreements are powerful legal tools that allow couples to define their financial rights and obligations on their own terms — rather than leaving those decisions to a court.
A well-drafted prenuptial agreement can protect assets you bring into a marriage, define how property will be divided if the marriage ends, and address spousal support obligations. Our attorneys help you negotiate and draft agreements that are fair, enforceable, and tailored to your specific circumstances.
Postnuptial agreements serve a similar purpose for couples already married, while separation agreements allow spouses to resolve all issues — property, support, and custody — outside of court. We guide clients through each type of agreement with the care and precision these important documents require.
We Handle
- Prenuptial agreement drafting and negotiation
- Postnuptial agreements
- Separation agreements
- Protection of separate and premarital assets
- Enforceability review of existing agreements
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Every family law matter is unique. Schedule a confidential consultation and let us help you understand your options.