Gordon, Tepper, DeCoursey, Powers & Simon, LLP

Life-changing events such as divorce and separation can be overwhelming. Family members may struggle to maintain stability in their day-to-day lives while dealing with the legal and financial consequences of the dissolution of a relationship. During times like these, a family law attorney can help you navigate the numerous legal complexities. While you and your loved ones recover from the emotional impact, the attorneys of Gordon, Tepper & DeCoursey, LLP, in Glenville, NY, will protect your best interests in practical matters such as determining fair arrangements for spousal support, child custody, and equitable distribution of assets. We also handle all family court matters, including custody and visitation disputes. Our Upstate New York family and matrimonial law firm helps men and women throughout the Albany and Schenectady area. We treat each of our clients with the respect, compassion, and confidentiality they deserve.

In addition to the awards described above, our attorneys have chaired executive committees, served as officers for the local bar association, lectured extensively on family law topics, and made other significant contributions to the legal community. The family law attorneys who lead our office have some of the most extensive track records across the state of New York. By dedicating their careers to winning child support cases, our lawyers have developed the vast knowledge necessary to obtain the best outcomes for both parent and child. To request our child support services, simply call or write to us today.

Years of family law practice are irreplaceable. During our decades serving adoptive parents, we have earned many honors. These include being listed on New York Super Lawyers® and earning the best possible peer rating from the esteemed attorney evaluator Martindale-Hubbell®. We deeply understand the adoption process and are proud to use our knowledge to help families create strong foundations for happy futures. By ensuring the legal process of adoption is done correctly, new families can step forward with stability and peace of mind.

The philosophical cornerstone of New York's child custody laws is that regular contact with both parents is normally what is in the best interest of the child. Courts and experts believe children thrive with two parents that are active in their lives. It's important that the custody arrangement maximizes the child's access to both parents while still being compatible with the parents' work schedules and responsibilities. If the parents cannot agree on who should retain custody of the child after a divorce or separation, the court will step in and make the decision for the couple. Your child custody lawyer can help you make the best case possible for your desired outcome. While there is no guarantee that the court will rule in the way you hope, hiring an attorney can improve your standing.

The decision to end a marriage is among the most serious a couple could ever have to make. The laws influencing child custody, alimony, and property distribution can be quite complex, especially in New York. It’s highly advisable that both spouses retain the services of an experienced divorce attorney. This is where the law firm of Gordon, Tepper & DeCoursey, LLP can help. Our team of family law attorneys can explain your option and counsel you through the divorce process. Whether you are in the early stages of separation or have already begun divorce proceedings, it is not too late to contact a lawyer.