New York City Contested Divorce Lawyer

Experienced Divorce Attorney in NYC

The atmosphere surrounding a contested divorce is often filled with intense emotion—bitterness, resentment, anger, and a desire for revenge. These emotional states are highly counterproductive to reaching meaningful agreements and frequently result in prolonged, costly legal proceedings, where ultimately a judge decides the outcome for all parties involved.

In some cases, litigation may be the most appropriate course of action—particularly when both parties’ judgment is clouded by emotion and a desire to prevail at any cost.

Elements of Contested Divorces

At H. Benjamin Perez & Associates, P.C., our mission is to guide clients through the divorce process with care and professionalism—minimizing stress and allowing them to move forward confidently toward a better future.

Litigation becomes necessary when spouses are unable to reach agreements on critical issues such as:

- Child custody
- Visitation rights
- Spousal maintenance (alimony)
- Division of marital assets

When all efforts at negotiation fail, the court must decide the outcome. At that point, it becomes your attorney’s responsibility to present a compelling case and advocate persuasively for your interests before the judge.