- DivorceDuring divorce mediation or litigation, it is important that you have an experienced Brooklyn divorce attorney negotiating and fighting on your behalf. Robert S. Gershon, Esq. understands New York laws, has successfully handled cases for thousands of clients, and can skillfully navigate the divorce process to secure a result that satisfies your needs.
- Child SupportYour relationship may be ending or has already ended but you may have one or more children together. Typically, it is harder on both parents afterwards because there’s less money to go around. Retaining Rob Gershon as your attorney to make sure that you get a fair and equitable amount of child support is an important step toward making sure you have the financial resources you need to provide for your children. On the other hand, if you’re the parent who may have to pay child support, we can see to it that the child support you pay will not ruin you financially. For example, you may be able to deductions from your income before a final child support determination is made by the Courts.
- Child Custody and VisitationAre you going through a divorce in Brooklyn? If you are and you have children it is imperative that you hire an experienced Brooklyn child custody lawyer to help navigate the complex legal and procedural issues you will face. Child custody attorney Robert Gershon may be able to help.
- Premarital AgreementAll matrimonial issues are fraught with emotion. Whether you are trying to negotiate a prenuptial agreement, a separation agreement, a divorce or assistance with post judgment relief, the situation will be stressful. You do not want to make decisions about your future in a state of confusion, or out of desperation while being overwhelmed with feelings of anxiety and stress.
- Spousal SupportWhen considering a divorce, some of the most frequent questions our Brooklyn divorce lawyer Robert Gershon hears focuses on obtaining spousal support. With a divorce in New York, there are many issues that must be considered. Custody issues, safety, and property issues are all concerns. For many, the most stressful issues revolve around financial concerns. Decisions about money play a large part in most divorces, particularly when one spouse is financially dependent on the other.
- Legal SeparationSome clients ask about the difference between a legal separation and divorce. A legal separation, also known as a trial separation, is the result of negotiations between spouses who decide that they can no longer live together. Separation agreements in New York may also, on occasion, be the subject of litigation. You need representation by an experienced Brooklyn matrimonial lawyer to properly represent your interests.
- AnnulmentTo receive an annulment, a marriage in New York must be void or voidable. An annulment is the functional equivalent of a divorce; the parties are no longer married. However, an annulment has the legal effect of nullifying the marriage, as if it never existed.
- Child Abuse
- Criminal DefenseIn New York, being charged with harassment is a matter that must be taken seriously. If you have been accused of harassment in Brooklyn or the NY metropolitan area, speak with Brooklyn criminal defense attorney Robert Gershon to understand your rights and to protect your freedom.
- DUI/DWIUnder the law, there are various levels of driving while under the influence of alcohol and other substances. For example, there are differences between driving while intoxicated (DWI) and driving while ability impaired (DWAI).
- Sex CrimesThese crimes are categorized into degrees. Each contains definitions to apply, and conditions that must be met to satisfy a charge for that crime. If you are arrested for allegedly committing a sex crime, you need an attorney to help you understand the legal challenges you are facing, and to work hard to get those charges dropped or reduced, to negotiate a plea, or to represent you in court.
- RobberyIf you are charged with the crime of robbery in NY, it means you are accused of taking the property of another with force, threat of force, or causing fear. Robbery is theft just like larceny and shoplifting, but it differs because of its violent nature.
- BurglaryBurglary is unlawfully entering the property of another with the intention to commit another crime. Conceptually, it is trespassing with the intent to commit a crime. While this crime often involves a larceny, that is not always the case.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsThird-degree assault is intentionally causing injury to another person, or causing harm through criminal negligence with a weapon. It is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and/or probation.
- Drug CrimesDrug felony convictions can carry with them tens of thousands of dollars in fines, as well as long jail sentences. If you are facing drug charges, you must have a criminal defense lawyer who is deeply familiar with the different degrees and classes of drug crimes in NY.
- AssaultCriminal assault charges in Brooklyn, New York are not something to be taken lightly. If convicted, you may face significant time in jail, be placed on probation and fined. At the very least, a criminal assault conviction on your record usually makes it hard to get a job, something that can adversely impact the rest of your life.
- Juvenile Crimes
- ArsonArson is the act of setting a fire intentionally. Arson is serious charge around an action that can cause tremendous destruction, horrible injuries and even death. Arson can be punishable by years of imprisonment. As with most crimes in New York, arson is divided into degrees depending on the circumstances surrounding the crime.
- ShopliftingShoplifting is a common criminal offense. A shoplifting arrest is a larceny arrest. It is theft and, depending on the value of property in question, you may be facing prison time. You need a strong defense, even in a shoplifting case. Trust your defense to a professional criminal defense attorney.
- Restraining OrderAn order of protection (also called a restraining order or protective order) can protect you and your family members from someone who threatens harm or commits harm. In other words, if you have faced domestic abuse or have reason to fear such abuse, you can apply to the court for protection.
- Wills