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The Louis Law Firm, PLLC: Your Guide to Selecting the Best Brooklyn Divorce Lawyer Having the appropriate legal assistance is essential when navigating the difficult and emotionally taxing divorce process. Situated in the center of Brooklyn, where the complexity of life collide with legal nuances,  LM Divorce Lawyers  is a pillar of knowledge and assistance. This guide explains the key characteristics that set us apart as Brooklyn's top divorce attorneys and how our committed staff can help you every step of the way toward a successful outcome. Recognizing the Legal Environment in Brooklyn When it comes to divorce proceedings, Brooklyn—a borough renowned for its diversity and individuality—presents its own set of difficulties. Legal counsel who is knowledgeable about both the law and the community is necessary due to legal subtleties, local court procedures, and the emotional toll of the process. At LM Divorce Lawyers, we take great satisfaction in our in-depth knowledge of Br...

  New York Adds Domestic Violence as a New Factor to Consider for Equitable Distribution Domestic Relations Law §236 now includes domestic violence as a factor to consider when determining equitable distribution in New York. When the Legislature amended Domestic Relations Law (DRL) §236B(5)(d) in April 2020 by adding a new factor that the court must consider in distributing property between divorcing spouses, they implied it be on future matrimonial litigation as well as existing case law. The amended law essentially mandates that the court consider “whether either party has committed an act or acts of domestic violence, as described in [Social Services Law §459-a] against the other party and the nature, extent, duration, and impact of such act or acts.” DRL §236B(5)(d)(14). Domestic violence causes physical, emotional, and psychological effects on the victim. Thus, the legislation believes that abuse within a marriage must be considered in order to appropriately ...