Divorce Lawyers in NYC
Personal Guidance Through Simple and Complex Family Transitions
The decision to end a relationship and seek a divorce marks a crossroad in your life. You want the best divorce attorneys on your side who will clearly explain every step, every option and every legal avenue available. This type of guidance can help you make decisions confidently and start the next part of your life with much-needed peace of mind.
At The Mandel Law Firm in New York City, this is the exact type of representation and counsel we provide each and every client. We know every situation is different. We strive to be the best divorce attorneys in New York by taking the time to learn about you and your goals so we can provide detailed advice and help you navigate your divorce action with understanding and a sense of empowerment.
Our Lawyers Are What Makes Us Different
Exceptional Family Law Representation
At The Mandel Law Firm, our team brings unparalleled experience, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients. Whether facing divorce, child custody disputes, or complex financial matters, we provide aggressive yet compassionate advocacy.
Steven J. Mandel – A Leader in Divorce and Family Law
Founding attorney Steven J. Mandel is a nationally recognized divorce attorney, named a “Top 100 Lawyer in the United States” and a “Super Lawyer.” With a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating and AVVO’s 10.0 rating, he is known for handling high-net-worth and financially complex divorces.
Mr. Mandel serves on the Advisory Board of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators and co-chairs the New York County Lawyers Association’s Matrimonial Section. Recognized as “the Picasso of the legal profession,” he excels at crafting winning strategies—even in cases others deem unwinnable.
Hon. Jane Pearl – Former Judge & Psychologist Offering Unique Insight
With 28 years of judicial experience, Judge Jane Pearl brings invaluable courtroom insight to family law cases. As a former Judge for the Family Court of the State of New York, she understands how cases are decided and helps clients build strong legal strategies.
Her Ph.D. in Psychology from Northwestern University makes her uniquely skilled in handling emotionally charged disputes, custody battles, and mediation. As the only clinical psychologist and former judge practicing family law in New York, she provides a strategic, compassionate approach to even the most complex cases.
Marilyn T. Sugarman – Matrimonial Law Expert with Judicial Experience
With decades of experience, Marilyn T. Sugarman, Esq. offers clients deep insight into how courts handle high-net-worth divorces, asset division, and contested financial trials. As a former Special Referee for the New York County Supreme Court, she presided over hundreds of matrimonial cases, making her a powerful advocate in litigation and settlement negotiations.
She also serves as a Court-appointed Special Master and is trained in advanced family and commercial mediation, ensuring efficient dispute resolution. With degrees from Cornell University and Brooklyn Law School, she combines legal excellence with a strong understanding of human relationships.
If this is the kind of representation you are looking for, we encourage you to contact us today.
“This may be your first divorce, but it’s not ours. When you retain us for your divorce, we plan to win. Then we work as a team to figure out the best way to execute that plan.” — Steven J. Mandel
Our highly experienced and well-equipped legal team can help
you everystep of the way to achieve a positive outcome in your
divorce case, including:
- A more complicated contested divorce such as a high net worth divorce action or one involving professional degrees or business interests
- Child custody issues
- Challenging or enforcing a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement
- A Lightning Fast Uncontested Divorce in as little as one month
- Resolving post-divorce disputes through creative negotiating, enforcement orders, modification petitions and other means
- Handling every aspect of a divorce filing with technical, but compassionate precision such as division of marital assets, seeking or limiting spousal support & child support, negotiating custody arrangements and other important matters
- Same-sex actions as well as unique issues that are relevant to the LGBTQ community
“We help clients keep their lives together when their marriages are falling apart.”
— Steven J. Mandel
Given the emotional, financial and legal impact, a divorce may have on you and your family, we work closely together as a team to help you through every step of the process and even prepare you for life after divorce. As hard as it may be to believe, there will be life after your divorce. You need to be prepared for that day, and that day is why we’re here, your best divorce attorneys in New York.
This includes thoroughly explaining how your taxes, credit rating, health care benefits, retirement plans and other issues will be affected. We take detailed legal measures to protect your rights and ensure you aren’t saddled with a divorce settlement you’ll regret in the long run. We are prepared to negotiate, but are also aggressive litigators fighting for you, especially when the division of debt, marital assets and custody issues are involved. We strive to be the best divorce attorneys in New York by being there for you today, tomorrow and always. This is why Steven J. Mandel has been selected as a “Titan – One of the New York’s Best Divorce Attorneys You Wouldn’t Want to See Representing Your Spouse”.
Need Counsel or Help to File for Divorce in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx or Long Island? Contact Us Today.
To learn more about getting the Best Divorce Attorneys in New York, contact us online or by calling locally at (646) 770-3868.
