Hudson Valley Divorce Lawyer

Guiding Those Throughout Poughkeepsie & Dutchess County, NY

Our dedicated divorce lawyer in Poughkeepsie NY at The Law Office of Kelley M. Enderley, PC uses a decade of experience and a thorough knowledge of the legal system to pursue our clients' legal goals. For both contested and uncontested divorce cases, our firm can help you and your spouse reach a civil agreement.

Divorce cases are emotionally challenging, and we work our hardest to decrease your level of stress and to achieve the outcome you desire in a timely manner. Our office is a low-key, relaxed environment that can help you keep calm and make wise decisions regarding your case. Our Poughkeepsie divorce attorney can provide the necessary legal resources to help you and your spouse reach an amicable solution to your divorce.

If you are going through divorce, speak with our attorney in Poughkeepsie today for compassionate representation.

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Our goal is to keep spouses amicable during and after proceedings, but we know that sometimes both parties can be uncooperative and unwilling to compromise. Although we view litigation as a last resort, we are prepared to fight for you in court. When this occurs, we seek to minimize the stress, expense, and emotional aftermath of litigation as much as possible. Our Dutchess County divorce lawyer can look out for your long-term financial interests and pursue your legal goals with diligence.

Divorce issues we can help resolve:

• Marital asset and debt division
• Temporary orders for child custody and visitation
• Spousal maintenance (alimony)
• Child support orders and enforcement
• Domestic violence orders of protection
• Prenuptial agreements

No-Fault Divorce in New York

The state of New York enacted no-fault divorce in 2010, which means that you no longer have to live apart from your spouse for a period of one year under a separation agreement or alleged adultery, cruelty, abandonment, or other "fault" in the spouse. Under the new law, you can now divorce for "irreconcilable differences" without having to prove grounds or wait a long period. This speeds up the process and allows you to make practical settlements regarding your property, finances, and children.

Considering Collaborative Divorce?

Collaborative divorce requires a level of commitment from all the parties involved to be successful. Parties to such a divorce do need to be collaborative. This can be difficult, however, because individuals are often blind to their own faults.

Unfortunately, there are certain types of personalities for which a collaborative divorce would likely be well-suited. However, if the two spouses are determined to make the process successful there is a better chance that the whole experience will be a positive one.

Even in a collaborative divorce, the needs of the children must be taken into consideration. In certain circumstances a child specialist is brought in to make certain the child's concerns are addressed.

The collaborative process to be successful will require adequate communication, understanding by both parties, and a safe environment where trust and respect are fostered. The attorneys involved also will need to bring in a feeling of trust for the process to work.

It does need to be kept in mind that there is no such thing as a divorce process is easy. This applies even to collaborative divorce. The process can often begin as a result of unhappy circumstances while eventually becoming more positive as it moves towards resolution.

Many good Poughkeepsie divorce attorneys will work towards a constructive divorce settlement that is amiable in nature. At the same time, one's interests need to be protected during the divorce. It is always a good idea to receive confidential legal advice to make certain that whatever divorce process is chosen is the right one.

We Are Not Afraid to Fight for You. Talk to a Poughkeepsie Divorce Lawyer Today

Uncontested divorce is the ideal situation for everyone. It avoids expensive litigation and the hassle of courtroom politics, and promotes an amicable settlement. If the case must go to court, however, we are able and ready to represent you with persistence.