Navigating matrimonial and family law matters requires a balance of legal acumen and sensitivity. Our Matrimonial & Family Law Practice Group boasts over 80 years of combined experience in handling complex family law cases with discretion, strategic foresight, and an unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for our clients.
We recognize that every family is unique, and so is every case. We reject cookie-cutter solutions, instead tailoring our strategies to fit each client’s individual circumstances. Whether negotiating settlements in divorce, advocating in child custody and support matters, structuring asset division agreements, or negotiating prenuptial agreements, we prioritize efficiency, privacy, and client well-being at every stage.
While we are skilled in negotiation and mediation to resolve disputes amicably, our attorneys are also seasoned litigators, fully prepared to take cases to trial when necessary. We stand by our clients with tenacity and expertise, ensuring that their rights and interests are fiercely protected.
Additionally, our firm provides full-service legal guidance in family formation, assisting clients with surrogacy agreements and assisted reproductive technology matters. We understand the deeply personal nature of these cases and are committed to handling them with the utmost care and professionalism.
At Salzano Ettinger & Lampert, we are more than just legal counsel—we are trusted advisors dedicated to guiding our clients through life’s most challenging transitions with clarity, confidence, and exceptional legal representation.
Navigating a divorce or legal separation can be overwhelming. Our highly regarded Matrimonial & Family Law Group provides personalized, strategic representation tailored to each client’s goals, whether through negotiation or litigation. We handle all aspects of divorce, including equitable distribution of assets, child custody and parenting time, spousal support, and legal separation agreements. Our team is committed to preserving your financial interests and emotional well-being throughout every stage of the process.
High-net-worth divorce cases require advanced legal knowledge, financial expertise, and discretion. Our attorneys are experienced in complex asset division involving closely held businesses, investment portfolios, real estate holdings, retirement accounts, and executive compensation. We regularly work with valuation experts and forensic accountants to ensure transparency and fairness while protecting our clients’ financial futures. Our firm understands the sensitive nature of these proceedings and approaches every matter with care, confidentiality, and precision.
Child custody disputes require a careful, thoughtful approach focused on the best interests of the child. Our experienced team help clients develop comprehensive parenting plans that account for school schedules, developmental needs, and family dynamics. We advocate for meaningful parenting time arrangements and legal custody terms that prioritize stability and promote the health and well-being of the child. When necessary, we are fully prepared to litigate complex custody disputes in court.
Child support plays a critical role in ensuring that children receive the financial resources they need to thrive. We help clients understand support guidelines while advocating for fair outcomes that reflect each family’s unique financial picture. Whether you are seeking support, responding to a claim, or addressing non-payment or modification, we provide strategic guidance to achieve enforceable, appropriate support arrangements that meet both legal standards and practical needs.
Determining spousal support, also known as maintenance or alimony, requires a nuanced analysis of each party’s financial circumstances, earning capacity, and lifestyle during the marriage. We assist clients in negotiating or litigating support awards that are equitable and sustainable, whether temporary or long-term. Our attorneys understand the economic implications of separation and work diligently to protect our clients’ financial independence and future stability.
Thoughtfully crafted prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can provide clarity, security, and peace of mind. We counsel individuals, including high-net-worth clients and business owners, in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing agreements that address asset division, inheritance, spousal support, and other key financial matters. With discretion and attention to detail, we ensure that each agreement reflects our clients’ goals and withstands legal scrutiny.
In cases involving allegations of domestic violence, timely and effective legal intervention is critical. We represent clients seeking orders of protection as well as those responding to accusations. Our attorneys approach these matters with urgency, empathy, and discretion, understanding the significant emotional and legal implications involved. We work to safeguard our clients’ safety, rights, and reputations, whether inside or outside the courtroom.
Family dynamics and financial circumstances often change, and when they do, existing court orders may need to change too. We represent clients seeking to enforce or modify court orders related to custody, visitation, child support, and spousal maintenance. Whether facing noncompliance or substantial changes in income, residence, or parenting schedules, we help clients pursue legal remedies that reflect their evolving needs.
Not every family law matter belongs in the courtroom. We represent clients in mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution, helping them reach durable, cost-effective settlements outside of litigation. As skilled negotiators and problem-solvers, we provide legal support throughout the mediation process, ensuring our clients’ rights and priorities are fully protected while fostering collaboration and reducing conflict.
For couples who choose legal separation over divorce, or who wish to resolve financial and parenting matters in advance, comprehensive separation and property settlement agreements can provide clarity and protection. We carefully negotiate and draft agreements that outline asset division, debt allocation, custody, child support, and maintenance. Our attorneys ensure that these agreements are tailored to minimize conflict and promote stability, and serve as enforceable foundations for any future divorce proceeding.
Couples who live together but are not legally married often face unique legal challenges. A cohabitation or domestic partnership agreement can clarify financial responsibilities, property rights, and support obligations during the relationship and in the event of a separation. We counsel unmarried partners on how to create clear, enforceable agreements that reflect their mutual intentions while protecting individual interests. Our attorneys assist clients with asset protection, real estate matters, and shared expenses to reduce the risk of future disputes.
We represent individuals and couples in a variety of adoption proceedings, including step-parent and second-parent adoptions. Our attorneys guide clients through every phase of the process. We are committed to helping families grow while safeguarding the legal rights of all parties involved. Whether navigating private adoptions, or LGBTQ+ family formations, we provide supportive and thorough legal representation.
Not every case ends at trial. We provide thoughtful and strategic appellate representation, including the review of trial records, preparation of appellate briefs, and oral argument. Whether seeking to overturn or defend a decision or court order, our attorneys have the experience and legal insight to guide clients through the complex appellate process