Long Island Divorce Attorney, Suffolk County, N.Y.

Property Settlements

New York divorce lawyer Jennifer Mendelsohn offers over 15 years of experience and a straightforward approach to divorce, separation, division of marital assets and child custody issues. Based in Ronkonkoma, she represents both men and women throughout Suffolk County, Long Island, New York.

In what is often an emotional and contentious atmosphere, Lawyer Mendelsohn is able to stay calm and objective on behalf of her clients. She won’t “sugarcoat” divorce issues. Instead, she presents the facts and the likely outcomes of each strategy.

The Law Office of Jennifer A. Mendelsohn prides itself on settling divorce cases without going to court. However, where some other divorce attorneys don’t like trials, Ms. Mendelsohn is not afraid of litigation and will fiercely represent her clients in the courtroom when necessary. “I tell clients that it’s always better to settle, if they can, but that doesn’t mean they should sell themselves short.” says the veteran New York divorce attorney.

Experience in Complex Property Settlements
Ms. Mendelsohn has handled all aspects of dividing assets between divorcing couples, including identifying separate and joint property. She has a network of experts who can accurately value businesses, homes, vacation properties and investment real estate, retirement accounts, and boats and cars (including classic cars).

She is well versed in federal pensions, having handled the divorces of many air traffic controllers with FAA pension funds. The Law Office of Jennifer A. Mendelsohn also handles property settlements and related pension issues for county and city employees residing in Suffolk County, as well as police personnel and firefighters throughout Long Island.

Alimony/Maintenance
Ms. Mendelsohn can offer solid advice on rehabilitative maintenance (“alimony”) when there is a disparity between the spouses’ incomes. In order to allow one spouse to gain self-supporting skills and financial independence, a court may make such awards. Ms. Mendelsohn can discover any hidden assets that should apply in determining maintenance.

Contact an experienced Long Island divorce attorney to discuss your divorce and property settlement issues in a free consultation. Lawyer Mendelsohn can take evening appointments, and accepts major credit cards.