Family Law

• Divorce
  Andrew M. Silverstein Law Office, LLC, you can expect to work with an experienced, aggressive and ethical lawyer on your case. Known for his outstanding reputation for success and excellent results, he is well-versed in the area of divorce and family law.
• Child Support
  Child support payments must be fair to both parents. During separation, each spouse has a personal stake in raising their children as well as a financial stake. This is all because the child’s needs must be met. Whether the parents are married or unmarried, they need a skilled and experienced family law attorney as an ally.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Visitation rights with the children.  Depending on the agreement, the non-custodial parent may also share in the decision making.  That parent would have access to the child(ren)’s school and medical providers.
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
  In most cases, a business is a marital asset that is subject to property division laws during a divorce. While a well-planned prenuptial agreement could protect your business, there are still other things you can do to maintain your assets if a prenup is not in place.
• Spousal Support
  When couples divorce, one spouse may have been the primary breadwinner. That often leaves the other spouse at a financial crossroads, wondering how he or she will make ends meet financially. Spousal support or alimony is the answer, and an experienced family law attorney can help you maneuver through this uncertain time.
• Legal Separation
  In any divorce or legal separation case that involves children under 18 years old, a major issue that must be addressed is where...
• Child Abuse
  In cases where the parents are strongly disputing custody and visitation and cannot come to an agreement, or when one or both parents has been accused of child abuse or neglect, the court may appoint a separate attorney for the child.  This attorney is called the “Attorney for the Child” (previously referred  to as a law

Criminal Law

• DUI/DWI
  If you are convicted of a misdemeanor DWI, your driver’s license can be suspended for 6 months. You can also be sentenced to up to 12 months in jail and/or fined up to $1,000. If you get another misdemeanor DWI within 10 years, the punishment will be more severe and you may even be charged with a felony. You may be able to plea bargain a charge of DWI down to a DWAI conviction instead. However, some district attorneys will not allow you to plea bargain a DWAI if your blood alcohol level is above a certain percentage.
• Traffic Violations
  If you are stopped or arrested for an alcohol-related crime or infraction, you have the right to refuse a field breath test or a chemical test, but it will cost you. If you refuse a field breath test, you can be charged with a traffic violation. If you refuse a chemical test, your driver’s license or New York State driving privileges can be revoked for one year.
• Misdemeanors
  Some of the more serious traffic violations include those related to alcohol or drug use. Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) is the least serious alcohol-related moving violation. It is a violation, not a misdemeanor or felony. If it is your first conviction for DWAI, your license can be suspended for 90 days, and you may also receive a fine of up to $500 and/or up to 15 days in jail. If you get convicted again for DWAI within the next five years, the punishment will increase.
• Assault