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Manhattan Contested Divorce Lawyer - Richard Roman Shum · BSPE Legal Marketing Podcast

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  Manhattan Contested Divorce Lawyer When a marriage ends in dispute, every decision about your children, finances, and future becomes a legal battleground that demands skilled and strategic representation.
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  A Manhattan divorce becomes contested the moment spouses disagree on the divorce itself, its legal grounds, or any issue involving children, finances, or property.
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  Even if both parties want the marriage to end, the case remains contested as long as a single unresolved issue lingers between them.
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  These cases are filed in New York County Supreme Court, where an assigned justice controls discovery deadlines, issues temporary orders, and oversees all trial proceedings.
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  New York recognizes both fault-based and no-fault grounds for divorce under Domestic Relations Law Section 170, giving courts a structured framework for deciding how to proceed.
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  The no-fault ground under DRL Section 170(7) allows a spouse to establish grounds by swearing under oath that the relationship has broken down irretrievably for at least six months.
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  Crucially, no judgment is entered until all issues involving property, spousal support, child support, and custody are either resolved by the parties or decided by the court.
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  New York divides marital property equitably under DRL Section 236(B), meaning fairly in light of statutory factors like the length of the marriage and each spouse's financial circumstances.
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  Common flashpoints in contested divorces include child custody and parenting schedules, spousal support, the classification of assets as marital or separate, and the valuation of businesses.
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  Discovery disputes over bank records or business documents can require motions to compel, while a contested custody case may bring in a court-appointed evaluator to assess the situation.
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  There is no fixed timeline for a contested Manhattan divorce, as the total duration depends on the disputed issues, the pace of discovery, motion practice, and the court's calendar.
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  The attorney at the Law Office of Richard Roman Shum, Esq. — a lifelong New Yorker — works directly with clients from the first meeting through final judgment, protecting finances and family futures.
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  Richard Roman Shum is a seasoned divorce lawyer who guides clients through the toughest challenges, from dividing high-value assets and valuing real estate to fighting hard for child custody.
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  If your spouse has already filed or refuses to negotiate, speaking with an experienced divorce attorney before your first court date can make a decisive difference in your outcome.
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  Contact the Law Office of Richard Roman Shum, Esq., located at 20 Clinton St FRNT, New York, NY 10002, United States, by calling 646, 259, 3416 to schedule your consultation today.