Gabrielle Hartley, Esq.

- 266 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Family Law Attorney

Legally, both parents are responsible for caring for their child financially. Generally, the parent who does not have physical custody will be required to make payments. The amount of support that must be paid generally depends on the non-custodial parent's income and any special needs of the child.

If you are pursuing a divorce, you are likely to face a number of legal issues, particularly if you have shared children, high assets, a complex estate, or a business. Regardless of your circumstances, our lawyers can develop a strategy to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your family.

Our firm handles all aspects of the custody process, from establishing paternity to fighting for physical and legal custody and creating a parenting plan and visitation schedule that meet your needs, as well as issues such as a parent withholding visitation or violating the custody agreement.

A divorce dissolves more than a marriage, it also requires breaking down all the assets and liabilities that you acquired as a couple. Division of property is the process by which a couples' shared assets and debts are allocated during a divorce.

If you are pursuing a divorce, you are likely to face a number of legal issues, particularly if you have shared children, high assets, a complex estate, or a business. Regardless of your circumstances, our lawyers can develop a strategy to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your family.

While laws vary from state to state, generally an unmarried father does not have a right to visitation and custody with his child until paternity is established. Once that is achieved, the court can move forward with determining child support payments and a visitation and/or custody plan.

Guardianship, also known as conservatorship, is a legal process that is utilized when someone is no longer able to make sound decisions about themselves or their property and may be overly susceptible to fraud or undue influence as a result by appointing a representative to act on their behalf.

Mediation is a voluntary process that can significantly reduce your time in court and your overall legal expenses. Taking the form of a facilitated conversation, mediation allows both parties to work toward a mutually-acceptable solution outside of the courtroom.

If your spouse concealed assets or debts, or did not present complete and accurate information during the negotiations for your divorce decree, or if your ex is currently violating the agreed-upon terms, our lawyers can help you move for a post-divorce modification.

A parenting plan is a document that governs the relationship between separated parents and their child, covering things like visitation, custody, and parental responsibilities. Parents can decide on the terms of the plan on their own and ask the court for approval, or the court can decide.

While laws vary from state to state, generally an unmarried father does not have a right to visitation and custody with his child until paternity is established. Once that is achieved, the court can move forward with determining child support payments and a visitation and/or custody plan.

You have likely heard of a prenuptial agreement, which a couple enters into prior to marriage to protect ownership of individual assets and govern other financial aspects of the relationship. Postnuptial agreements achieve the same end and can be entered into at any time following a marriage.

A divorce dissolves more than a marriage, it also requires breaking down all the assets and liabilities that you acquired as a couple. Division of property is the process by which a couples' shared assets and debts are allocated during a divorce.

Spousal support, previously known as alimony, are payments made from a high-earning spouse to a lower-earning spouse during divorce proceedings and/or for some period of time after. The amount is determined based on a number of factors, including the length of the marriage and their contributions.

Not all divorces have to end up in court. A lawyer can help you and your spouse arrive at amicable outcomes with regard to assets, custody, spousal support payments, and all other aspects of the divorce. Your agreement is then submitted to the court for approval and enforced just like any other.

There are many different kinds of adoption and all have different requirements legally and for eligibility. This can quickly become overwhelming to potential adoptive parents. A lawyer can help you determine the best avenue for adoption and that all legal requirements are followed.

Our firm can help unmarried couples who live together protect both their shared and individual rights while also safeguarding their independently- and jointly-owned property by creating an equitably negotiated and legally-enforceable cohabitation or partnership agreement.

Our firm's family law practice addresses all legal issues that your family may face, including marriage, divorce, adoption, child custody, and everything in between. Our family law attorneys can also help with paternity issues, spousal support, and pre- and postnuptial agreements.

Military service can complicate already difficult matters when it comes to divorce and child custody. Trying to serve divorce papers to an active-duty spouse or developing a custody schedule that works with a co-parent who is away for months at a time requires legal assistance.

Our firm understands that when it comes to adoption, same-sex couples face many barriers that others do not. Whether you are pursuing a third-party adoption or you are the non-birthing parent simply seeking to have your name placed on your child's birth certificate, our lawyers can help.

Our firm provides representation and support for all legal issues same-sex couples may face when building a family or dissolving a marriage. Some of these issues include adoption, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, marriage, divorce, child custody, property division, and cohabitation agreements.

You have found the right person, now our lawyers can ensure that you have all the legal protections needed to start your life together. From marriage registration and pre- and postnuptial agreements to estate planning tips and benefit qualification, our lawyers are ready to support you.

One way that you can save money on attorney's fees while still having representation is through unbundled legal services. This allows you to hire an attorney for a limited purpose or scope of your representation, leaving the rest to you. This is considered a safer option than pro se representation.

Divorce Lawyer

Collaborative divorce allows spouses to mutually agree on the terms of their divorce without stepping foot in a courtroom. A couple can negotiate the terms and then submit it to the court for approval. This significantly reduces the amount of time spent in court, as well as the cost of the divorce.

Military service can complicate already difficult matters when it comes to divorce and child custody. Trying to serve divorce papers to an active-duty spouse or developing a custody schedule that works with a co-parent who is away for months at a time requires legal assistance.

If you own a business or are in debt to creditors, you can benefit from our firm's asset protection legal services. An effective asset protection plan will use legal measures to eliminate or reduce your liability by insulating essential personal and business assets from creditors' reach.

Our firm handles all aspects of the custody process, from establishing paternity to fighting for physical and legal custody and creating a parenting plan and visitation schedule that meet your needs, as well as issues such as a parent withholding visitation or violating the custody agreement.

Legally, both parents are responsible for caring for their child financially. Generally, the parent who does not have physical custody will be required to make payments. The amount of support that must be paid generally depends on the non-custodial parent's income and any special needs of the child.

Collaborative divorce allows spouses to mutually agree on the terms of their divorce without stepping foot in a courtroom. A couple can negotiate the terms and then submit it to the court for approval. This significantly reduces the amount of time spent in court, as well as the cost of the divorce.

If you are pursuing a divorce, you are likely to face a number of legal issues, particularly if you have shared children, high assets, a complex estate, or a business. Regardless of your circumstances, our lawyers can develop a strategy to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your family.

If you are pursuing a divorce, you are likely to face a number of legal issues, particularly if you have shared children, high assets, a complex estate, or a business. Regardless of your circumstances, our lawyers can develop a strategy to ensure the best possible outcome for you and your family.

If you are pursuing a divorce, you are likely to face a number of legal issues, particularly if you have shared children, high assets, a complex estate, or a business. Regardless of your circumstances, our mediators can help you develop a strategy to ensure the best possible outcome.

When you share custody of your child, you may feel helpless if the other parent is withholding, neglecting, or otherwise putting them in danger. Our lawyers can help you file an emergency petition with the court so that the judge can address the issue and force compliance with the agreed-upon terms.

Unlike community property states which attempt to split marital assets 50-50, equitable distribution attempts to make a fair division of shared property based on a number of factors, including the length of the marriage, the contributions of each spouse, and each spouse's financial circumstances.

The rights and protections afforded to grandparents vary from state to state, but may entitle grandparents to visitation and custody in some cases. If you have been denied visitation with your grandchild, you may have legal options available to you, and our firm can help you find out.

Guardianship, also known as conservatorship, is a legal process that is utilized when someone is no longer able to make sound decisions about themselves or their property and may be overly susceptible to fraud or undue influence as a result by appointing a representative to act on their behalf.

A parenting plan is a document that governs the relationship between separated parents and their child, covering things like visitation, custody, and parental responsibilities. Parents can decide on the terms of the plan on their own and ask the court for approval, or the court can decide.

While laws vary from state to state, generally an unmarried father does not have a right to visitation and custody with his child until paternity is established. Once that is achieved, the court can move forward with determining child support payments and a visitation and/or custody plan.

If your spouse concealed assets or debts, or did not present complete and accurate information during the negotiations for your divorce decree, or if your ex is currently violating the agreed-upon terms, our lawyers can help you move for a post-divorce modification.

You have likely heard of a prenuptial agreement, which a couple enters into prior to marriage to protect ownership of individual assets and govern other financial aspects of the relationship. Postnuptial agreements achieve the same end and can be entered into at any time following a marriage.

A divorce dissolves more than a marriage, it also requires breaking down all the assets and liabilities that you acquired as a couple. Division of property is the process by which a couples' shared assets and debts are allocated during a divorce.

Having primary physical custody of your child does not always mean that relocating with them will be a breeze. While the law varies from state to state, you may encounter obstacles in trying to relocate unless your custody agreement expressly allows it or your co-parent does not object to the move.

Many same-sex couples were together long before same-sex marriage was legalized and may be joined by a civil union. Dissolving a civil union is similar to ending a marriage, but can pose challenges that a standard divorce does not. It is important to have an experienced lawyer help you.

Our firm understands the challenges that same-sex couples face when they divorce. For instance, many same-sex couples were together long before they were legally able to get married, which can affect equitable distribution of assets as well as eligibility for spousal support and other benefits.

You probably already have lawyers and it feels like there’s no way out but there is a way. Working with Gabrielle Hartley you can keep the personal matters of your life as private as possible as the lawyers can submit papers, summarize positions, and have private negotiations.

Spousal support, previously known as alimony, are payments made from a high-earning spouse to a lower-earning spouse during divorce proceedings and/or for some period of time after. The amount is determined based on a number of factors, including the length of the marriage and their contributions.

Not all divorces have to end up in court. A lawyer can help you and your spouse arrive at amicable outcomes with regard to assets, custody, spousal support payments, and all other aspects of the divorce. Your agreement is then submitted to the court for approval and enforced just like any other.

Mediation Service

Mediation can address all aspects of the custody process, from establishing paternity to fighting for physical and legal custody and creating a parenting plan and visitation schedule that meet your needs, as well as issues such as a parent withholding visitation or violating the custody agreement.

Legally, both parents are responsible for caring for their child financially and can come to an agreement on child support through mediation. Generally, the parent who does not have physical custody will be required to make payments.

Mediation can help unmarried couples who live together protect both their shared and individual rights while also safeguarding their independently- and jointly-owned property by creating an equitably negotiated and legally-enforceable cohabitation or partnership agreement.

Unlike community property states which attempt to split marital assets 50-50, equitable distribution attempts to make a fair division of shared property based on a number of factors, including the length of the marriage, the contributions of each spouse, and each spouse's financial circumstances.

Our mediation practice addresses all legal issues that your family may face, including marriage, divorce, adoption, child custody, and everything in between. Our mediators can also help with paternity issues, spousal support, and pre- and postnuptial agreements.

The rights and protections afforded to grandparents vary from state to state, but may entitle grandparents to visitation and custody in some cases. If you have been denied visitation with your grandchild, mediation is an option available to you.

Military service can complicate already difficult matters when it comes to divorce and child custody. Trying to get a divorce or developing a custody schedule that works with a co-parent who is away for months at a time is easier through mediation.

A parenting plan is a document that governs the relationship between separated parents and their child, covering things like visitation, custody, and parental responsibilities. Parents can decide on the terms of the plan on their own through mediation.

While laws vary from state to state, generally an unmarried father does not have a right to visitation and custody with his child until paternity is established. Once that is achieved, the parent can use mediation to determine child support payments and a visitation and/or custody plan.

If your spouse concealed assets or debts, or did not present complete and accurate information during the negotiations for your divorce decree, or if your ex is currently violating the agreed-upon terms, mediation may enable you to make post-divorce modifications.

You have likely heard of a prenuptial agreement, which a couple enters into prior to marriage through mediation to govern financial aspects of the relationship. Postnuptial agreements achieve the same end and can be entered into at any time following a marriage.

A divorce dissolves more than a marriage, it also requires breaking down all the assets and liabilities that you acquired as a couple. Division of property is the process by which a couples' shared assets and debts are allocated through mediation.

Having primary physical custody of your child does not always mean that relocating with them will be a breeze. You may encounter obstacles in trying to relocate unless your custody agreement expressly allows it or your co-parent does not object to the move. Mediation can help

Many same-sex couples were together long before same-sex marriage was legalized and may be joined by a civil union. Dissolving a civil union is similar to ending a marriage, but can pose challenges that may be resolved through mediation.

Our firm understands the challenges that same-sex couples face when they divorce. Many same-sex couples were together long before they were legally able to get married, which makes mediation an effective tool the equitable distribution of assets as well as determining spousal support.

Mediation is a possible avenue toward resolution for all legal issues same-sex couples may face when building a family or dissolving a marriage. Some of these issues include adoption, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, marriage, divorce, child custody, property division, and cohabitation agreements.

You have found the right person, and you want to ensure that you have all the legal protections needed to start your life together. From pre- and postnuptial agreement to estate planning tips and benefit qualification, mediation can help you and your partner solidify your future with confidence.

Spousal support, previously known as alimony, are payments made from a high-earning spouse to a lower-earning spouse during divorce proceedings and/or for some period of time after. The amount can be agreed upon by the parties through mediation.