Physicians often face unique challenges and decisions when divorcing on Long Island. Their income, the demands of their career, and their professional assets can all make the divorce process far more complex. You need a Long Island divorce attorney who can help protect your income, medical practice ownership, and other assets. Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, PC has extensive experience in this area, advocating for clients striving to protect multi-million dollar assets.
At Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, we understand the intense pressure you face when divorcing with substantial assets and income. Our team of family law attorneys has almost a full century of combined experience in divorce law, and our working relationships in Suffolk County and Nassau County put us in the ideal position to help you fight for a fair outcome.
We have offices in both Suffolk County and Nassau County. Our Suffolk County office is located in theRussell Carroll Matrix Corporate Center in Hauppauge, conveniently located on Veterans Highway (Route 454), just a half mile north of LIE Exit 57 You’ll find our Nassau County office onFranklin Avenue in Garden City. As we’re close to the intersection of Franklin Avenue and 11th Street, we’re within walking distance of the new Nassau Matrimonial Center and Family Court. Learn more about your next steps by calling us at 631-337-1977.
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Why Divorce for Doctors is More Complex
Divorces involving doctors are likely to involve substantial income, complex financial structures, and valuable retirement accounts. As a doctor, you may have spent years or even decades building your professional reputation, establishing professional partnerships, or setting up your own medical practice.
In addition to standard property division issues, these divorces may include valuation of medical practices, division of professional assets, and spousal support that requires consideration of future earning capacity. When assets and income streams are this complex, financial experts and forensic accountants may be brought in to provide specialized assistance.
Spousal Support
Because physicians often earn substantial salaries on Long Island, spousal maintenance is often a core issue in many of these divorce cases. A number of factors come into play when spousal maintenance is on the table, including the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and earning capacity, and the standard of living enjoyed during the marriage.
This topic can be further complicated by doctors who receive compensation via bonuses, productivity incentives, or private practice income. These atypical sources of income may require further scrutiny when calculating support obligations.
Child Custody and Demanding Schedules
While the division of assets is one of the most complicated parts of a physician's divorce on Long Island, child custody concerns can also cause significant stress for doctors. Doctors may work longer-than-average hours, overnight shifts, or on-call rotations that include weekends and holidays. In these situations, trying to negotiate a fair coparenting schedule can feel nearly impossible.
Flexibility is crucial in these negotiations, as keeping both parents involved in a child’s life is generally the best outcome for the child. Because our firm often works with doctors and high-earning individuals, we know how to approach these issues with the attention to detail they deserve.
Divorce for Doctors in Nassau County
Doctors navigating divorce in Nassau County will have their cases heard at the Nassau Matrimonial Center located in Mineola..
Doctors practicing in communities such as , Great Neck, New Hyde Park, and Manhasset may require guidance to make critical decisions in their divorce. Our team’s experience with complex, high-asset divorces in Nassau County allows us to give you personalized guidance that suits your situation.
Suffolk County Divorce Solutions for Doctors
Doctors in Long Island communities such as Huntington, Smithtown, Stony Brook,and Islip would file a divorce action in Suffolk County, and the case would be decided by a judge in the Supreme Court in Central Islip. Our extensive knowledge of New York State family law and Suffolk County court procedures puts you in a strong position to negotiate an agreement that accommodates your needs.
Take the First Step in Your Divorce Case in New York
High incomes, valuable assets, and business interests can make the already stressful divorce process even more complex. The team of high-asset divorce attorneys at Petroske Riezenman & Meyers, PC, is ready to help you better understand your options and move forward. Call our divorce law firm at 631-337-1977 or 516-699-1989 to speak to a lawyer about your next steps, orreach out online to have a team member reach out to you.