A Syracuse Family Law Attorney Who Helps Build Your Future
At the Darwish Law Offices, we focus on using legal skill and a practical approach to help our clients achieve their goals. We work with people whose futures are changing — whether due to divorce, adoption or another positive or challenging legal issue.
Whether you are negotiating a separation agreement, thinking about a prenuptial agreement or need a lawyer for a criminal matter — we will help you keep your goals in sight, your vision for the future clear and your path to that future as understandable and smooth as possible.
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Initial consultations are always free of charge so that you can be sure our attitude, atmosphere and abilities are a good match for your needs.
Family Law · Divorce · Separation Agreements · Criminal Defense · Other Legal Services
At the Darwish Law Offices, we focus primarily on divorce-related legal services. We also do some criminal defense work, as well as representing clients in real estate transactions and in the preparation of wills and estate plans.
New York divorce cases: When we represent husbands or wives in divorce proceedings, we prioritize client education. New York requires physical separation before a divorce will be granted. When necessary, we negotiate separation agreements to govern the spouses' relationship during the separation period. We also discuss with our divorce clients the various alternative dispute resolution options, including mediation and collaborative law.
Child custody and financial support: Questions about child custody, child support and spousal maintenance are often among the most urgent. We advocate for our client's best interests in these disputes while keeping the needs of the child at the forefront.
Division of marital property: Too often, a divorcing spouse does not consider the long-term consequences of agreements about the division of marital property. At the Darwish Law Offices, we take careful account of all marital property, including real estate and businesses and retirement plans, to ensure that our client gets a fair share under New York's laws of equitable distribution.
Enforcement and modifications: Former spouses often find they need to modify an existing aspect of their divorce agreement. Our office represents clients in contested and uncontested modifications, as well as enforcement actions when one party does not comply with provisions of the divorce agreement.
Other family law services: In addition to divorce cases, we offer advice regarding prenuptial agreements, represent clients in adoption proceedings, and offer protective and caring legal representation in any family law matter where domestic violence allegations are raised.
Additional legal services: Syracuse lawyer Diane E. Darwish offers legal representation in additional areas of law. We offer criminal defense representation in DWI and traffic violation cases, write wills and estate plans, represent buyers or sellers in real estate transactions and advise small business owners on questions relating to business formation and operation.
Put the Darwish Law Offices to Work for You
The founding attorney of the Darwish Law Offices is ready to sit down with you today. We believe in the power of building strong professional relationships with our clients and in keeping the lines of communication open. Contact us today to find out how we can help you build a better tomorrow.
