What type of lawyer is best for divorce?

The best type of lawyer for a divorce is a family law attorney or matrimonial lawyer. They focus exclusively on divorce, child custody, asset division, and spousal support, providing the necessary expertise to handle complex negotiations or courtroom litigation.

Key Considerations for Selecting a Divorce Lawyer: 

• Specialization: Choose an attorney who focuses primarily on family law, matrimonial law or divorce law, rather than a general practitioner, to ensure they have in-depth knowledge of New York Domestic Relations Laws. 
• Approach:
  • Litigation Attorney: Best for high-conflict divorces that require courtroom representation.
  • Collaborative Attorney: Ideal for uncontested divorces where both parties seek to settle amicably outside of court.
• Experience & Rapport: Look for someone with significant experience, a strong track record, and good communication skills to build a solid, trusting relationship.
• Local Knowledge: Ensure the lawyer is familiar with the specific courts and judges in your jurisdiction. 

Other Professionals to Consider:

In cases involving substantial assets or owned business(es), you might also need to work with financial professionals, such as certified public accountants.

New York Divorce Law is complicated so you should meet with an experienced divorce lawyer – even if you think your divorce will be easy or straightforward. The Underwood Law Firm is one of the few Syracuse Divorce Lawyers in the Syracuse area that offers free consultations on Divorce & Family Law so that everyone has an opportunity to speak with an experienced attorney about their case.

The Underwood Law Firm handles all aspects of family law including child custody, child support, separation, adoption and divorce cases in the following areas: Syracuse, Utica, Albany, Watertown, Oswego, Binghamton; Onondaga County and Madison County, including the towns, cities and villages of: Fayetteville, Manlius, DeWitt, Morrisville, Cicero, Liverpool, East Syracuse, Syracuse, Baldwinsville, Camillus, Clay, Fabius, Elbridge, Geddes, Jordan, Lafayette, Lysander, Marcellus, Minoa, North Syracuse, Otisco, Pompey, Salina, Skaneateles, Spafford, Tully, Van Buren, Eaton, Cazenovia, Canastota, Brewerton, Solvay, Central Square, Cato, Chittenango, Oneida and many other areas.