Practice areas
While matrimonial and family law issues may be fraught with tension, they do not need to be emotionally devastating. Ms. Passonneau helps individuals navigate complex and delicate matters, while minimizing, whenever possible, stress and strain on families.
Family law is the area of law that deals with marriage and divorce, custody, paternity, spousal and child support, along with issues that often arise when you get married, have children, and perhaps get divorced. Family law also covers adoptions, guardianship, domestic violence and grandparents’ rights. Marital agreements are the contracts you and your spouse can enter into before your marriage (“prenuptial agreement”), during your marriage (“postnuptial agreement”), and if you decide to end your marriage (“separation or settlement agreement”).
Ms. Passonneau emphasizes comprehensive and compassionate service with expertise in all aspects of family law including:
Family law is the area of law that deals with marriage and divorce, custody, paternity, spousal and child support, along with issues that often arise when you get married, have children, and perhaps get divorced. Family law also covers adoptions, guardianship, domestic violence and grandparents’ rights. Marital agreements are the contracts you and your spouse can enter into before your marriage (“prenuptial agreement”), during your marriage (“postnuptial agreement”), and if you decide to end your marriage (“separation or settlement agreement”).
Ms. Passonneau emphasizes comprehensive and compassionate service with expertise in all aspects of family law including:
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"In the combative world of suit and countersuit, Polly’s no nonsense approach and superior communication skills can clear the table, bringing resolution to your legal conflict."
Where will my case be filed?
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There are two different court systems in New York that deal with family law. If you are seeking a divorce or separation, we file your case in Supreme Court in the county where you or your spouse lives. The Supreme Court can also decide issues related to maintenance, child support, and child custody/visitation.
If you are not seeking a divorce or separation, we file your case in family court, which handles: making, modifying and enforcing maintenance/support orders; making and modifying custody orders; granting orders of protection; and determining paternity of a child. |
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