COVID-19 Update: We are open and serving our clients. Learn More >>> New York Family Law Attorney Stephen Bilkis & Associates, PLLC Home Home Stephen Bilkis Family Law Client Reviews Blog Contact Us Free Consultation 24/7 800.696.9529 Real Solutions for Real Problems CONTACT US NOW For a Free Consultation Member of: New York Family Law Attorney Family Court issues and Matrimonial issues are two (2) of the most highly charged and contentious matters argued in the New York State Court System. This is especially true when issues of Divorce, Child Custody and Visitation, Child Support, Spousal Support (Maintenance), an Order of Protection (Family Offense petition) or Abuse and Neglect case are in dispute. We also represent families in estate administration and probate matters. In this piece a New York Family Lawyer and a Manhattan Divorce Lawyer from our office have combined to give you a background of both Family Law and Matrimonial Law in New York. Hopefully, this will give you a better understanding of the law, the Court System and how to protect the rights of both you and your family In New York State there are two (2) courts that have jurisdiction to hear Family Law Cases: The New York Family Court and The Supreme Court, Matrimonial Part. Both Courts can hear all family cases with one exception. Only the Supreme Court can hear divorce cases. LEARN MORE Practice Areas Divorce Paternity Child Custody Child Support Child Visitation Spousal Support & Maintenance Abuse & Neglect Guardianship Law 10 Reasons Why You Should Hire Stephen Bilkis & Associates 1 Free consultation. 2 24/7 Emergency hotline. 3 We treat every client with concern, respect and dignity. 4 We have an in-depth understanding of the law and focus on every detail to help our clients. 5 We've represented thousands of clients. 6 Over 100 years of Experience. 7 Multiple locations in New York City and Long Island. 8 Personal attention. 9 We fight diligently for our clients. 10 Our goal is to level the playing field and help families and working people by providing our legal knowledge and resources at reasonable prices. Some of our lawyers and / or cases and / or clients in whole or in part have been seen on these media outlets. Client Reviews ★★★★★ My ex-husband hadn't paid child support or the mortgage on the house as he was supposed to. Stephen Bilkis and his team of lawyers were amazing. They stopped the foreclosure on the house, Got a judgment against him and most importantly kept me and my children in the house. Can't say enough good things about him in the firm their compassion hard work and dedication were exceptional. I.G. 123 VIEW MORE Submit a Law Firm Client Review New York Family Law Blog Separation and Property Settlement Agreement Prepared by Mediator Was Not Unconscionable- Irizarry v Hayes, 2020 NY Slip Op 50217(U) In this case the Supreme Court considered whether the terms of a separation agreement prepared by a non-attorney mediator were unconscionable and as a… Despite Child's Wishes, Non-Custodial Father Granted Visitation- Matter of Byron M. v Sasha A., 2020 NY Slip Op 02243 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020) In this case the Appellate Division examined whether the family court considered the 14-year-old child's wishes when granting the father visitation.… Appellate Division Reversed Family Court Decision Denying Mother's Request for Visitation Modification- Matter of Jessica D. v Michael E.2020 NY Slip Op 02133 (N.Y. App. Div. 2020) In this case the Appellate Division reviewed an order of the Family Court of Schenectady County dismissing a mother's motion to seek visitation with… Contact Us 1 Free Consultation 2 Over 100 Years of Experience 3 Available 24/7 Fill out the contact form or call us at 800.696.9529 to schedule your free consultation. 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