Areas Of Practice
Family and Matrimonial Law
Family relationships can be some of the most important and beneficial relationships in our lives, but they can also be a source of enormous stress when things go wrong. Family and matrimonial law encompasses a wide variety of subjects, including divorce, asset and property division, spousal maintenance, child support, and child custody and visitation. These matters may involve mediation, arbitration or trial litigation. Fortunately, the Law Office of Rachel Ambats, PLLC has the knowledge and experience you need to navigate all areas of family and matrimonial law. Let them get to work for you today so you can rest easier tomorrow.
Divorce and Separation
Nobody goes into a marriage thinking that they will ever have to deal with divorce, but there are times when things happen to change your life circumstances. Divorce may end up being the route that you need to take and you will need to find a skilled New York City divorce attorney to help you through the process. At the Law Office of Rachel Ambats, PLLC, you will find the help you need to handle all of the issues that arise in a divorce.
Asset and Property Division
Going through a divorce is not easy for anyone and one of the hardest parts is figuring out who gets what. Asset distribution is one of the most common things people think about when they think of divorce because, not only is this legally complex, it can also become emotionally charged. You may find that you need a New York City asset and property division attorney to help you get through this. The Law Office of Rachel Ambats, PLLC is ready to be your advocate.
Spousal Support and Maintenance
The aftermath of a divorce can leave both spouses in new territory, unsure of what to do. In many cases, one spouse depended financially on the other during the course of the marriage and may need a New York City alimony attorney. At the Law Office of Rachel Ambats, PLLC, we are ready to step in and ensure that you get the support you deserve.
Child Support
Going through a divorce or separation is already difficult but when there are children involved, the process becomes much more emotional and complex. At the Law Office of Rachel Ambats, PLLC, we understand that child support payment agreements are a vital part of the divorce process. Ms. Ambats will work diligently on your behalf until this matter is settled in a fair manner.
Modification
It is inevitable that people’s lives will change in the aftermath of a divorce or separation. Former spouses may relocate, find new jobs, and possibly remarry. When these changes occur, it may be necessary for you to seek help from a New York City modifications attorney.
Custody and Visitation
The process of determining who gets custody of a child during the divorce process can be very complex. There are many factors that go into this process and you need to ensure you have a New York City child support and visitation attorney by your side. At the Law Office of Rachel Ambats, PLLC, we understand the family laws of New York and are ready to get to work. Ms. Ambats has the experience you need on your side to ensure you are treated fairly throughout this process.
Father’s Rights
When it comes to divorce and separation where there are children involved, it can become complicated. When there is a battle over child custody or visitation, the mother is often favored over the father by the courts. This bias can often leave a father wondering where to turn. At the Law Office of Rachel Ambats, PLLC, we are equally passionate about securing father’s rights to parent their children. When you need a New York City father’s rights attorney, Ms. Ambats will be your advocate, working to ensure you are treated fairly.
Child Abuse and Neglect
Issues related to children can be particularly difficult to handle, both legally and emotionally. Problems arise when the adults in a child’s life choose to expose them to harm. When this happens, the courts may get involved to try to remove the child from harm’s way. In these situations, you need a New York City child abuse and neglect attorney. You can count on the Law Office of Rachel Ambats, PLLC to be by your side. These are serious charges and you will face not only the possibility of jail time but also not being able to see your children. Let Ms. Ambats get to work defending you today, beginning by acting as an intermediary between you, prosecutors and Child Protective Services.
Employment Discrimination
When you go to work every day, the last thing you should ever have to worry about is facing a discriminatory environment. Regardless of who you are, you should be afforded protection from any workplace discrimination. Discrimination takes all sorts of forms, from being paid less for your work than your peers, to getting passed over for promotions or pay raises, to getting called demeaning names, to other more invasive forms of harassment. Ms. Ambats is ready to be your advocate against improper discriminatory practices.
Civil and Human Rights Violation
We all have basic rights as human beings and they are guaranteed to us by both the federal and state Constitutions. However, that does not mean human and civil rights do not get violated. They do, and it happens more often than you realize. When this happens, you will need a skilled and knowledgeable attorney to bring your case forward and to make sure you get the justice you deserve. Ms. Ambats will provide you with the guidance and representation you need to get the best possible outcome in your case.
Sexual Abuse and Assault
Some of the worst crimes in this country are sexual abuse crimes, particularly those involving helpless children. Victims of sexual abuse and assault are able to pursue justice through a criminal case as well as a civil case. A victim may obtain monetary compensation through a civil case, and these cases are often the only way victims are able to hold their perpetrator accountable and to obtain some closure.
Appellate Court
When you have a case that you are involved in, someone is inevitably going to be unhappy with the outcome. If you are on the losing side of a case, you may want to appeal the decision to a higher court. If you are on the winning side of the case, the other side may choose to appeal and bring you back to court. When this happens, you want a savvy appellate mind making your argument and drafting effective briefs on your behalf.
Federal Court
There are times when you have a case you need to bring to federal court. Federal court involves a variety of legal issues that can radically alter your chances in your court – from differences in how the law is applied in different jurisdictions, to procedural issues that only arise at the federal level. At the Law Office of Rachel Ambats, PLLC you will find the experience you need to advocate on your behalf in these matters.
Administrative Hearings
Not all legal matters will take place in a courtroom. Some matters are decided in an administrative hearing, held by a government agency to adjudicate a matter of law. For example, issues related to foster care might be heard before the New York State Office of Family and Children’s Services, while appeals of unemployment benefits may be heard before the New York State Unemployment Board. Just because these issues are not formal court appearances, they still must be taken seriously. They can have major legal ramifications that impact your life.
General Litigation / Other Areas Of Practice
Not all legal situations are the same, and there are times when it is impossible to place certain cases into practice area categories. The skills needed to argue a case all the way through a trial or settlement are valuable and Ms. Ambats has the litigation experience to bring your case all the way to its conclusion.
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